Brian Joseph Meli

Brian Joseph Meli

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Advertising Lawyer Practice Areas: Advertising, Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property ... +2 more

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

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Brian Joseph Meli's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | April 03, 2013

Brian Meli Review

Brian has been a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy and compassionate. He gets things done on time and as promised. I recommend him highly and will continue to do so.

Posted by Jason | March 11, 2013 | Partnership

LLC Assessment; 3rd Party Relationships

I reached out to Brian for advice as it pertained to formalizing a legitimate partnership between myself and two others on a new business endeavor. Though never retained, Brian helped me and my associates map out various ways into a contractual relationship, aided in the assessment of the pros and co...ns of each approach, and in an on-going fashion, made himself readily available for additional guidance. Brian saved us a lot of time re: seeking this information out on our own, but more importantly, helped lensed what it all means in a way that was easy for my team and I to wrap our heads around.

Posted by Noah | March 07, 2013 | Partnership

If you are looking for best-in-class legal service with a smile, Brian is your Attorney.

Brian is one of a kind. I've now worked with him as in-house and outside council at Launchpad Advertising and as opposing counsel representing my business partners in the drafting and negotiation of my partnership agreement. Brian proved to be sharp, enthusiastic and a true professional in every capa...city. His powerful command of the law in concert with exceptional listening and analytical skills make him an incredible asset. The fact that he is a genuinely nice guy makes him a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2013 | Business

Starting a business

As my partners and I were beginning to figure out our strategy for a new business endeavor, Brian was there to provide insight, guidance and peace of mind. Brian aided us in the incoproation process as well as the preliminary discussion around our operating agreement. Utimately, the decision was made... not to move forward with this venture, but his counsel gave us sanity through the long arduous process. I have/would certainly recommend him.

Posted by Chris V. | March 03, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attentive, Knowledgeable and very responsive

Brian's knowledge of the law and ability to convert that knowledge into strategy helped us successfully negotiate a final settlement after terminating a contract. He's very enthusiastic, analytical and punctual with his work, and offered sound advice every step of the way. Needless to say, I'm glad B...rian sat on my side of the table.

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Brian Joseph Meli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Weikers

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a bright, motivated, conscientious and ethical attorney. His years of business experience prior to practicing law enable him to see legal matters from the cost-benefit perspective of his clients, making him a true asset. I give Brian my highest endorsement."

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John Ward

Advertising lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brian for several years and would recommend him to anyone looking for an advertising/business attorney. Brian has real world advertising/business experience that is an asset to any client looking for guidance on these matters. Brian will get results and cut through the red tape."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Perhaps new to Avvo, but obviously experienced and sophisticated. The answers of Mr. Meli are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Kudos for professional demeanor and respect to colleagues."

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Doron Goldstein

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

UNH Law Moot Court Advisory Board, University of New Hampshire School of Law

2008

Ruby R. Vale Corporate Moot Court Competition, University of New Hampshire School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Counsel, Launchpad

2009 - 2009

Legal Clerk for Brand Enforcement, Calvin Klein

2008 - 2008

Summer Associate, Linda Liu and Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Committee Member; Trademark Litigation, Marketing Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Company restructuring

Successful completion of the transaction under terms agreeable to all parties

Alleged workplace discrimination

Matter was settled and a signed release was obtained, exonerating my client of wrongdoing, without any additional severance given

Complex contract dispute involving bad faith negotiation

Reached a favorable monetary settlement with client's customer while preserving my client's bad faith defense against any future breach of contract claims

Debt collection

A favorable settlement was reached

Company formation

Adoption of an operating agreement mutually agreeable to all LLC members

Witholding of refund

Contractor was persuaded to grant a refund for the cost difference without having to resort to filing a claim

Breach of contract dispute, collection of fees earned

Obtained a favorable monetary settlement for my client, along with a signed release fully exculpating my client of any wrongdoing

Unemployment hearing before Appeals Tribunal

Appeals tribunal awarded client full benefits and dropped all repayment requirements

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Education

2010

University of New Hampshire School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of New Hampshire School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

Tsinghua Univeristy

Chinese Intellectual Property Institute Certificate

2000

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

IP Litigator The World Wide What-If: How E.T. and Mickey Mouse Nearly Changed The Internet (and world) As We Know It

2013

Legalmatter - commerce & technology law blog Content Marketing and the Great Commercial Blur

2013

Legalmatter - commerce & technology law blog You're Hired, Now What Should We Call You?

2013

Legalmatter - commerce & technology law blog Spam (can cost) a lot!

2013

Legalmatter - commerce & technology law blog A Lawyer and a Marketing Exec Walk Into a Bar...To Discuss a Trademark

2013

Legalmatter - commerce and technology law blog Diller vs. Moonves - Media Right Meets Media Might

Languages

English

Activity

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