Michael Prozan

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Michael Prozan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Business Lawyer at Belmont, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Venture Capital ... +2 more

1025 Alameda de las Pulgas Suite 814, Belmont, CA

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About Michael

Biography

We represent pre public and smaller public technology companies as well as those who invest in them.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Issuance of shares to founders; board of advisor agreements; NDAs; stock options; consulting agreements; and strategic partner agreements; LLCs; protecting company intellectual property with employees and prospective partners.

36 years

30%
Litigation 25%

Current work includes litigation involving pre public technology companies: intellectual property disputes, such as software; securities fraud; breach of fiduciary duty by officers and directors, breach of contract; and employee disputes. Prior work included state and federal criminal prosecution and defense.

26 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Entity formation, including corporations (both Subchapter C and Subchapter S).

36 years

15%
Securities and Investment Fraud 15%

Securities offerings and securities/investment fraud.

40 years

15%
Venture Capital 15%

Advising companies on securing venture capital. Documenting and closing venture capital and angel investments.

31 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-475 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 33 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

My General Counsel, PC

1025 Alameda de las Pulgas Suite 814, Belmont, CA, 94002

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Michael Prozan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2021 | Contracts & Agreements

Very knowledgable and willing to share his expertise

Mike was extremely responsive and went out of his way to consult with me on contract issues I had. He provided examples of other cases and shared his recommendations. He is willing to communicate effeciently and not waste anybody's time. If I ever need assistance again he is my top choice.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation

AMAZING!

I called Michael this morning out of desperation because my attorney was on vacation and I had to have something done for my corporation. He was incredibly helpful, within 5 minutes emailed me what I needed, and if you can believe THIS.....no charge. Unheard of these days. I'm still stunned. What a ...great guy.

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

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Christopher Leroi

Litigation lawyer | Sep 05

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"Mr. Prozan is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."

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Robert Kelly

Litigation lawyer | Apr 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Prozan provides good legal information and practical knowledge in his answers on Avvo. He shares his legal abilities with those who need him. He is a credit to the profession."

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Robert Hawn

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jan 05

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"I worked with Mike at Enterprise Law Group. Mike is very tenacious and energetic and does what it takes to get the job done. He also has good business sense and does not "over lawyer" matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Rated Lawyer in Technology Law, Americal Lawyer Media and Martindale Hubbel

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1986

Graduated with Academic Honors, University of San Francisco School of Law

1986

Moot Court Honors, University of San Francisco School of Law

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, My General Counsel Group

1999 - 2002

Partner, Enterprise Law Group, Inc.

1998 - 1999

General Counsel, TMCI Electronics, Inc.

1996 - 1998

Associate, Rosenblum, Parish & Isaacs (acquired by Pillsbury Winthrop)

1995 - 1996

Associate, Graham & James (acquired by Squire Sanders)

1994 - 1994

Prosecuting Attorney, Multnomah County (Portand) Oregon District Attorney's Office

1991 - 1994

Associate, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

1990 - 1990

Special Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorneys Office, District of Columbia

1987 - 1991

Senior Attorney, Division of Corporation Finance, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Associations

1991 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member (currently inactive)

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2003 - 2006

SVASE

Start Up U Chair, Silicon Valley

Education

1986

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD with Honors

1982

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

Practice Guide (The Rutter Group) Civil Procedure Before Trial Claims and Defenses (Securities Law)

2002

The Recorder Why Be Public?

1997

San Jose Business Journal Pennies From Heaven for Firms?

1992

Hofstra Law Review Revisiting "Truth in Securities" The Use of the Efficient Capital Market Hypothesis

1988

Brooklyn Journal of International Law A Review and Update of the Export Trading Company Act

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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