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Ryan David Shaening Pokrasso
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney who is passionate about assisting the modern entrepreneur with financial, regulatory, and strategic challenges. Ryan founded the law firm SPZ Legal, P.C. on the belief that business should be a powerful tool for social change. Ryan’s approach to practicing law is centered on the concept that the best way to help the people he serves is to take the time to understand their goals in order to customize creative solutions.
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Location
SPZ Legal, P.C.
344 Thomas L. Berkley Way, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Ryan David Shaening Pokrasso's Reviews
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Posted by Natalie | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Perfect for Renewing our Trademark!
Ryan helped us renew one of our company's trademarks. He had fast response times, was very professional, and got the job done! I would highly recommend contacting Ryan for trademark renewals!
Posted by David | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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PBC Incorporation
Ryan was great to work with on our PBC incorporation: professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Quick response time as we were trying to crunch through stuff and great attention to detail. Online systems make everything really easy also.
Posted by Dingyu | March 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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He is great!
Helped me a lot to found the company. Save me a lot of trouble and time. Everything goes smoothly. Also the price is reasonable.
Posted by Calley | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Early Stage Startup - Incorporation and Fundraising
I am the CEO of an early-stage startup that went through the process of establishing a corporation and raising venture capital money over the past several months. Ryan was strategic, responsive, and diligent throughout the process. I do not think there is a better option for new startups navigating t...
Posted by Nancy | August 25, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
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quick, compassionate business lawyer
I needed someone who could help me talk through a very contentious LLC sale. Have you ever needed to sell your ex your 50% of the company that you slaved over for 2 years? It's not a fun situation but Ryan made it tolerable. He's a true expert and highly emotionally intelligent.
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney / Founder, SPZ Legal, P.C.
2014 - 2016
Attorney / Founder, Elevate Law and Strategy, Inc.
2013 - 2014
Law Fellow, Sonoma County Counsel
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Robert & Patricia Switzer FoundationFellow
2007 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
Education
N/A
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
N/A
Univ of California Santa Cruz
Speaking Engagements
2015
Understanding Contract Terms in Contracts for Creative Services
Understanding Contract Terms in Contracts for Creative Services
2015
Startup Legal Checklist
Legal Issues for Startups
2015
More Than Fundraising - Benefits, Strategies, and Legal Aspects of Crowdfunding
Legal & Strategic Issues in Crowdfunding
2014
Social Enterprise Legal Checkllist
Legal Issues for Social Entrepreneurs
Publications
2016
Conscious Company Magazine
The Great Debate: Choosing a Structure for Your Social Venture
Languages
English