Ryan David Shaening Pokrasso

Ryan Pokrasso and his law firm, Elevate, is helping my partner form a non-profit to bring mental health to trauma victims worldwide. He spoke highly of Ryan Pokrasso so I accompanied him on one of his lawyer visits. I was immediately impressed with Team Elevate's generosity, knowledge of the non-p...rofit sector, and immediate grasp of complex issues. Directly thereafter I retained Elevate for myself in constructing / negotiating a favorable retirement package from a global non-profit for which I had been a long-time executive. My matter was fairly complex and Ryan Pokrasso advised that although I worked for a European non-profit, California law would provide the best separation package for me. Ryan guided me in both the tone and the content of my correspondence and conversations and provided wise counsel regarding memorializing the separation process, which turned out to be key to our ultimate success. His strategy was fair and thoughtful. Ultimately both my company and I arrived at an equitable solution, for which I credit Ryan's good lawyering, specifically his knowledge of California law, understanding of the inner workings of non-profits, and his non-adversarial approach. Ryan continues to help my partner on formation of his company, and he did a fine job in helping me separate from my company.