Licensed for 14 years

State CA

Acquired 2009

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Nate Kelly

Business Attorney at San Francisco, CA

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Great & Very Professional!

Business Planning

After consulting several attorneys on how to best expand our business, I decided to move forward with Nate Kelly as his advice and recommendations were strong from the very start. Most everyone else I spoke with gave one size fits all recommendations and didn’t take the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish before making them. Mr. Kelly was different. Since hiring him, he has continued to consult with my team extensively, and has worked together with them in developing a strategy that was easy to implement and has had a significant impact on our growth. His expert counsel and strong business judgement have quickly allowed us to go from a single state entity into a multi state venture that is growing rapidly. Overall, I could not be happier with the decision to hire him, and look forward to continuing to work together for years to come.

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Practice areas

Business

28%

Nate Kelly offers strategic advising for businesses, brands, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, nonprofits, political organizations, and startups; from concept, to operations, to sale; negotiating high level partnerships; and successfully
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14 years, 200 cases
Litigation

26%

All representations include up-front advice about litigation alternatives, including mediation, arbitration and negotiated settlements, with a results oriented and economically sensible focus.
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13 years, 200 cases
Contracts and agreements

17%

Nate Kelly is a business attorney, start-up specialist, and securities law expert with extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts: $100M+ in securities transactions; $100M+ in start-up client revenue; and $100M+ negotiated settlements.
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14 years, 1,000 cases
Corporate and incorporation

14%

Nate Kelly serves as private counsel, corporate officer, board member; as well as a public and private advocate for business, civic, environmental, charitable organizations, in additional to advocating on behalf of political issues as well as candida
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14 years, 300 cases
Entertainment

5%

Entertainment lawyers negotiate and draft performance, production, promotion, and intellectual property licensing contracts for producers, content creators, athletes, and other celebrities.

11 years, 25 cases
Intellectual property

5%

Intellectual property (IP), e.g. proprietary business information (Trade Secrets) and Trademarks, can be among the most valuable assets of a business. We are dedicated to helping you protect your IP with effective contract drafting and enforcement.
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13 years, 100 cases
Securities and investment fraud

5%

Have you invested in or lent money to a start-up or limited partnership, without comprehensive documentation and only to discover that the business and or your likely returns are not what you were led to believe? You need an experience securities lawyer to assist you. I have litigated over and recovered millions in private investments resulting from failures to disclose under California and Federal Securities Laws.
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13 years, 25 cases

NATE KELLY IS A BUSINESS ATTORNEY WHO HAS NEGOTIATED TRANSACTIONS TOTALING MORE THAN $200M; AND A STARTUP SPECIALIST WITH MORE THAN $100M IN STARTUP CLIENT REVENUE. RECOGNIZED BY LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE AND SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE AS A RISING STAR IN THE AREA OF BUSINESS LAW (2016-2022).

Nate Kelly is a business attorney, startup specialist, and securities law expert with extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts:

$100M+ in securities transactions;
$100M+ in start-up client revenue; and
$100M+ negotiated settlements.

ADVISOR:
Nate Kelly offers strategic advising for businesses, brands, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, nonprofits, political organizations, and startups; from concept, to operations, to sale; negotiating high level partnerships; and successfully guiding clients through a multitude of complex and important matters.

ADVOCATE:
Nate Kelly serves as private counsel, corporate officer, board member; as well as a public and private advocate for business, civic, environmental, charitable organizations, in additional to advocating on behalf of political issues as well as candidates for local, statewide, and national political offices.

Recognized as a Business Law Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in both Northern and Southern California, 2016-2022.

Awards

Top Contributor

2015

Client's Choice

2014

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Contact Nate

Law Offices of Nate Kelly

(844) 929-3544 Office

201 Spear Street

Suite 1100

San Francisco, CA, 94105

natekelly.com/

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Nate Kelly

(844) 929-3544 Office

(310) 228-6216 Fax

9100 Wilshire Blvd.

Suite 725E

Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

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4.8 / 5.0

22 customer reviews

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Client's Choice

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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2022

Great & Very Professional!

Nate helped me form an LLC for my business and he did a great job. He was very responsive, informative, professional and fair. I would highly recommend him for any legal needs.

Posted by Stephen | October 26, 2022

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Response from Nate Kelly October 27, 2022

Thank you, Stephen. It's been a pleasure working with you over the years, and I look forward to doing so for many years to come as well.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2021

Fast and informative

Nate was fast and very informative which is crucial when it comes to an Employment offer that is time-sensitive. I am a Sr. fashion designer and been offered a role at a leading brand, and Nate has been extremely helpful to help me navigate potential risk factors with my current and upcoming employment agreements. He responded promptly, squeezed me in his schedule on short notice and Pointed out a couple of terms I would have otherwise misinterpreted. Extremely helpful. I will use Nate again in the future should an occasion arise.

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Posted by Nicola Ciccarelli | March 23, 2021

Director

Nate is a charismatic and results oriented legal and creative production partner. I’ve personally witnessed him create solutions where others had been stuck, finding amazing win wins for me and our teams. Every contract he negotiates is fair, well drafted, and strongly implemented. Looking forward to working with him for years to come.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Offices of Nate Kelly
2009 - Present

Supervising Discovery Attorney - Securities Class Action
Glancy & Binkow
2009 - 2010

Attorney
Kaye Scholer LLP
2007 - 2009

Law Clerk
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
2006 - 2006

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Education

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008

University of Maryland, College Park
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005

Legal Cases

The Chainsmokers Limited, Mood-Altering Shades With Futuremood
Major Endorsement / Investment Deal

Lil Yachty Is Latest Investor As Sunglasses Brand Futuremood Expands Its Pop Culture Lens
Major Endorsement

Complex Business Litigation / Derivative Action
Court Approved Settlement

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Associations

University of Southern California Alumni Association
Ambassador
2016 - Present

State Bar of California
Attorney Member
2009 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa
Member
2004 - Present

American Bar Association
Attorney Member
N/A

Beverly Hills Bar Association
Attorney Member
N/A

Delegation to the CCBA
Vice Chair
2017 - 2018

Bar Association of San Francisco, Barristers Club
Intellectual Property Section Executive Committee Member
2016 - 2019

Conference of California Bar Associations
Executive Committee Member, BASF Delegation
2016 - 2019

University of Southern California Law School Bay Area Alumni Association
Chair
2016 - 2019

Bar Association of San Francisco
Member
2015 - 2019

Lawyers in MENSA
Member
2015 - 2016

CALIFORNIA YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (CYLA)
Member
2009 - 2014

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Honors and Awards

Rising Star
Southern California Super Lawyers
2022

Rising Star
Northern California Super Lawyers
2022

Rising Star, Northern California
SuperLawyers
2021

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers
2021

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers
2020

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers Magazine
2019

Rising Star, Northern California
Super Lawyers
2018

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers
2018

Rising Star, Northern California
Super Lawyers
2017

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers
2017

Rising Star, Southern California
Super Lawyers
2016

Rising Star, Northern California
Super Lawyers
2016

Merit Scholarship
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2006

American Jurisprudence Award
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2006

Dean’s Scholar Graduate
University of Maryland, College Park
2005

Merit Scholarship
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2005

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Publications

UpCounsel blog
Why You Need a Lawyer for Contract Management
2016

UpCounsel blog
How to Protect your Company’s Intellectual Property
2016

North American Clean Energy
The Politics of Solar Siting
2009

Speaking Engagements

Creators Network Lunch and Learn with Nate Kelly, Esq.
Get Paid Faster
2017

The Great Debasers Podcast
The Law of Jerry MaGuire
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (20)

Given (27)

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Martin Lijtmaer

General practice Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nate is a rising star -- few have his communication abilities and his talent. I highly recommend him."

Kenneth Kronstadt

Litigation Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nate is a fantastic attorney to whom I have referred clients in the past for various matters. Each such client has been pleased with Nate's hard work, dedication, and insight."

Elaine Dai

Litigation Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Amir Soleimanian

Unknown Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jonathan Vivona

Business Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Mr. Kelly on several occasions and am amazed by his knowledge of intellectual property, contract and business law. Mr. Kelly has a unique ability to handle complex business issues and has been particularly helpful when advising start-up companies."

Elan Raffel

Intellectual property Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"It has been a pleasure working with Nate. He is professional, hardworking, and very knowledgeable in the areas of IP law and securities. He has been and continues to be a great mentor and teacher, and he is a strong advocate for his clients."

Daniel Wayne

Business Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nate is a bright, energetic and highly knowledgable attorney. I regularly refer business clients to him and am glad to have him as a resource."

Michael Coleman

Business Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nate for many years. He is a smart and capable attorney who is passionate about his work. He strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I endorse Nate highly."

Dorinda Myers

Litigation Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you find yourself in need of a litigation attorney it is important to retain a lawyer who is competent, knowledgeable and tenacious. Mr. Kelly is well respected in the legal community for those reasons."

Ali Yousefi

Unknown Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Perlman

General practice Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a couple matters with Nathaniel and was professional, knowledgeable and proved to give great counsel. I highly recommend him."

Jonathan Kashani

Litigation Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Cambria Lisonbee

Criminal defense Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Nate on a few cases and have found him to be professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with."

Rabeh Soofi

Unknown Attorney | May 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Attorney Kelly on a lawsuit involving difficult circumstances. I was impressed by his desire to go to great lengths to provide client satisfaction, even under tough circumstances. He clearly has a lot of heart and wants to do a great job for clients. He showed he really cares about clients, and is creative in finding ways to help. I enjoyed working with him and believe that clients will as well."

Jack Siegel

Litigation Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Kelly analyzing a complicated copyright infringement litigation matter involving a litigious corporation and a blockbuster film. His attention to detail and razor sharp analytical skills streamlined our litigation strategy. I would recommend Mr. Kelly to anyone seeking a top notch attorney who can understand the complex issues attendant to high-stakes litigation."

Aanand Mehtani

Litigation Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Scott Ball

Business Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nate is a hardworking, very intelligent attorney. He handles a wide variety of cases, and does them well. I fully endorse him."

Zein Obagi

Business Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse the work Mr. Kelly performed preparing a contract. The contract was an international distribution agreement with exclusivity terms. He performed the work in a timely manner, and took into account many of the unique needs of my client's business."

Joshua Upin

Business Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Nathaniel is exceptionally bright, a wonderful person to work alongside, and a consumate pragmatist. These characteristics combine to make him a stellar attorney."

Benigno Panahon

Unknown Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nate is an intelligent and creative attorney. I highly recommend Nate to anyone seeking both an effective and personable attorney."

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