Norbert W. Sugayan Jr

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Norbert W. Sugayan Jr

also known as Bert Sugayan

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 39 years

Business Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Mediation ... +2 more

73186 Somera Rd, Palm Desert, CA

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About Norbert

Biography

Free Vector Advisors is your trusted group of lawyers who also happen to be experienced business owners. Our combined experience in various industries affords us a wealth of knowledge when it comes to growing your business and taking it to new heights.

Our clients are typically growth-oriented companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups seeking advice ranging from business formation issues to contract drafting and negotiation exit strategy planning and through growth to successful sale and exit.

I have 35+ years of experience been drafting, negotiating and reviewing the full spectrum of legal agreements, from simple contracts to complex M&A and technology licensing agreements.

Free Vector Advisors focuses on the legal needs of business start-ups, entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

We offer estate planning services primarily for our business clients, often in connection with the successful sale and exit from their business.

Mediation is a voluntarily, flexible and confidential process. Most business and commercial disputes can be successfully mediated, and often result in agreements faster and cheaper than arbitration or litigation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Our clients are typically growth-oriented companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups seeking advice ranging from business formation issues to contract drafting and negotiation exit strategy planning and through growth to successful sale and exit.

39 years

40%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

I have 35+ years of experience been drafting, negotiating and reviewing the full spectrum of legal agreements, from simple contracts to complex M&A and technology licensing agreements.

30%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Free Vector Advisors focuses on the legal needs of business start-ups, entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

39 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

We offer estate planning services primarily for our business clients, often in connection with the successful sale and exit from their business.

10%
Mediation 10%

Mediation is a voluntarily, flexible and confidential process. Most business and commercial disputes can be successfully mediated, and often result in agreements faster and cheaper than arbitration or litigation.

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Location

Free Vector Law Group PC

73186 Somera Rd, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

freevectoradvisors.com

Online Presence

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Norbert W. Sugayan Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | December 15, 2014

Careful, Thoughtful, Thorough Advisor

I engaged Bert Sugayan to file startup paperwork and put in place the necessary starting documents for my single-member LLC in Washington state. Although it was a fairly straightforward operation, Bert set aside plenty of time at our initial meeting to listen to my situation and to ask lots of questi...ons. By the end of our conversation, I felt confident that he understood where I was coming from and where I wanted to go, and, with his legal expertise, how he could help me achieve my goals. Bert has encouraged me to ask any question, any time. He and his staff are available, responsive, and personable regardless of the simplicity or complexity of a question. They make the necessary processes and legal paperwork understandable and painless. Bert also provided a package of basic contracts tailored to my industry; these have served me well over my first year of business. I would not hesitate to engage Bert again for matters of business law, nor to recommend him to a friend.

Posted by Mark Selleck | May 2, 2011

Awesome help starting a business!

I couldn't be happier with Bert's counsel and willingness to go the extra mile. Bert helped me get my new business off the ground, providing sound and thoughtful advice, putting together all of the documents I need and tailoring them to meet the unique needs of my business, and a myriad of other serv...ices. Bert provides a great blend of experienced business acumen and legal advice that really makes a difference. For example, he put together not just the regular formal contractual documents I need, but also created a more "business" oriented version that will be easier for clients to accept, which is especially important when working with very large clients. In other words, Bert has that rare ability to turn complexity into simplicity, and thereby easy to accept. He also provided great business advice well above and beyond what I engaged him for. I strongly recommend Bert!

Posted by Robert | March 24, 2011

Norbert Sugayan, Our Trusted Legal Advisor

Norbert, or "Bert" as we call him, has become our go to trusted legal advisor for our business needs. We have found Bert to be extermely knowledgeable and responsive to our needs, which we find to be very valuable in todays fast paced business environment. Being a small business owner, I have f...ound it difficult at times to find a lawyer that is willing to listen and be responsive. Our experiences with Bert have been very positive and we look forward to having him on our side for a long time. I would definetly recomend Bert for your businesses legal needs.

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Jeffrey James

Business lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Bert for more than two decades. He is an outstanding lawyer and a pillar of our community. Bert has successfully represented global corporations and small businesses alike. He is efficient, effective, and personable. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking business counsel."

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Jonathan Wright

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with and for Bert. Bert is a skilled and creative lawyer who is adept at solving simple and extremely complex matters. He is an excellent negotiator whose skills have resulted in successful outcomes of complicated strategic business relationships. He has a complete understanding of what it takes to operate a successful business and that coupled with his legal skills make him a very valuable team member."

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Jonathan Wright

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Professional Mediation Skills Training Program Certificate, University of Washington School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Member, Free Vector Advisors

1999 - 2003

SVP and General Counsel, Corbis Corporation

1996 - 1999

VP and General Counsel, ARIS Corporatioin

1995 - 1996

Of Counsel, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky

1992 - 1995

Attorney, Bogle & Gates

1989 - 1991

Foreign Legal Consultant, Lee & Ko

1986 - 1988

Attorney, Baskin & Novakov

Associations

2019 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - Present

Historic Downtown Snohomish

Economic Development Board Member

2006 - Present

University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education

Advisory Board, Business Development Certificate Program

1991 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commercial Mediation (Seattle IT consulting company)

Successfully mediated settlement agreement.

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Education

1989

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1986

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Small Business Partners for Prosperity

Business Cooperatives

2003

G-SAM Annual Conference

IP and Enterprise Content Management

2003

FEI Annual Meeting

Intellectual Property Rights Management

Publications

2010

2001

WIPO Guide on the Licensing of Copyright and Related Rights Graphic and Pictorial Works

Languages

English

Activity

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