Michael Wieser

Michael Wieser

Legal Counsel for Business Growth

Cortlandt Manor
New York
Licensed in
NY
Brooklyn Law School

"His extensive experience, clear passion for entrepreneurship, and warm and welcoming..."

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I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart, is that, like you, I am an entrepreneur who founded, grew and exited several companies, so I approach law with a business mindset. With 30 years experience creating and managing businesses while practicing business law, there is little I haven't experienced.

Finally, I am co-owner of the Westchester Angels investment group and always seeking exciting investment opportunities for our accredited investor members. Is your business investor ready?

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"Very knowledgeable and work was excellent"

Draft SaaS Agreement
Posted on Jul 2, 2024
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"Michael did a great job completing our investor agreements and helped educate us on the process and what we should and shouldn't do. I greatly appreciated his attention to detail and wealth of experience. Thanks for all of your help Michael! - Charlie"

Review Operating Agreement
Posted on Jun 18, 2024
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"Great attorney for startups, great value - thank you Michael!"

Form LLC
Posted on Jun 6, 2024
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"Michael is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding. He truly understands the issues that early stage startups deal with and can help from virtually every perspective."

Consult on Outside General Counsel
Posted on May 2, 2024
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"Michael was a huge help in drafting NYS specific language for the client contracts I needed while starting a dog behavior counseling business. His focus was not only on meeting my business’s short term needs, but to help address long term issues as well. I’d highly recommend his services."

Review Business Consulting Agreement
Posted on May 1, 2024
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"Michael Wieser has done an amazing job for us! I would hire him again in a heartbeat!"

Draft Buyout Agreement
Posted on Apr 23, 2024

Work History

Westchester Angels

General Partner, In house Counsel

May 2016 - Present

The members and syndicated collaborators of Westchester Angels investment group invest in early-stage, entrepreneurial companies during their seed round to help them grow and attract follow-on investors. We provide exciting companies with a wealth of resources; funding, expertise and connections. Our members are seasoned strategic investors with experience across all industries and skillsets.

May 2016 - Present

Westchester Community College

Adjunct Professor

Jan 2015 - Present

I am an instructor teaching Law for Entrepreneurs as part of the Just Add One Program. I also run the Program's Peer to Peer networking program, which functions as a Mastermind group for all Program participants.

Jan 2015 - Present

MJ Wieser Law

Sole Practitioner

Sep 1992 - Present

MJ Wieser Law is dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs, early stage growth companies and investors as outside general counsel to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. The main thing that differentiates me from the other lawyers you will meet is that I practice law with a business person's mindset.

Sep 1992 - Present

CelPro Associates

Co-Founder, CEO and General Counsel

Sep 1994 - Jul 2017

CelPro Associates is a service provider and trusted advisor in the development, implementation, deployment and management of mobility initiatives. As CEO and general counsel I drafted and negotiated agreements for consulting projects, licensing, clients, supply chain, strategic partners, independent contractors, channel programs, acquisitions, and employment law and regulatory compliance.

Sep 1994 - Jul 2017

"The Fantasy App"

Co-Founder and General Counsel

May 2015 - Mar 2017

Founder of Myeah What, Inc.Developed, launched and managed a Fantasy Football Mobile App in the iTunes store. All legal needs for developing a mobile app including service provider agreements, business formation, Shareholder Agreement, Investor agreements, compliance with app stores, terms of use and privacy policies, etc.

May 2015 - Mar 2017

General Assemb.ly

Instructor

Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

Taught a 3-hour worksop entitled "LEGAL KNOW-HOW FOR DEVELOPERS AND ENTREPRENEURS."

Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

SkyObs, Inc.

Co-Founder and In house Counsel

Sep 2008 - Jan 2010

SkyObs, Inc. was a management consulting firm helping its corporate customers improve profitability and revenue growth through the adoption of environmentally sustainable business practices and techniques. My primary role was general counsel, corporate strategy, corporate finance program and service development, business development, marketing and sales.

Sep 2008 - Jan 2010

Bud's Golf Cart

Founder and General Counsel

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

Retail Kiosk selling Golf Accessories in Grand Central Terminal. Was meant to be a prototype for a chain of Golf kiosks and online accessory distribution retailer. Shot a bogey on this one, but learned a great deal about retail. Retail lease negotiation, supply chain contracts, strategic partnerships, employment law, branding, all things retail.

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

Baer, Marks & Upham

Associate

May 1989 - Jan 1992

Corporate Lawyer- Corporate finance, contract negotiation, drafting, and securities regulation. Structured business transactions legally by researching contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, IP rights, licensing, zoning laws, and other regulations relating to a specific area of business. I ensured that a transaction did not conflict with local, state, or federal laws.

May 1989 - Jan 1992

Harry M. Stevens

Beer Vendor

Sep 1980 - May 1990

Yes, the top-selling "beer here" guy conquering thousands of stairs a night at Nassau Coliseum (4 Islander Stanley Cups), Jones Beach Concerts, Broome County Arena (Binghamton) and Madison Square Garden. The beginning of my entrepreneurialism. Worked hundreds of games, concerts, circuses, etc. Sound checks for rock idols sitting in the front row with 15,000 empty seats; priceless!

Sep 1980 - May 1990

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