Neil Fridman
Start-Up & VC Attorney
New York
NY
"Took time to answer all of our questions"
About
Prior to law practice, I worked in finance for several years as both an investment banker and consultant with a focus on M&A. I enjoy working with founders… read more and senior leadership to achieve goals.
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Client Reviews
"Took time to answer all of our questions"
"Neil went above and beyond for us. He was highly reactive, knowledgeable, and resourceful. And more importantly, he has a lot of empathy. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a lawyer they can trust and ask for advice on a broad range of subjects. I would give more stars if I could!"
"Neil continues to be an incredible lawyer who helps us in every step of our start-up journey. I don't know how we could have gotten so buttoned up without him. Thank you to him and his team for their great work!"
"Neil has been absolutely phenomenal for our business. He identified issues and helped us navigate some moments that could have been truly stressful if we hadn't had his counsel. I co-found a start-up and Neil not only provided excellent advice, he set up all our paperwork, and gave us excellent references so we'd have nothing to worry about. We look forward to continuing to work with him and his amazing team!"
"Neil was a pleasure to work with. He was very clear, patient, and helpful for my co-founder and I in thinking about company formation options. We will be reaching out again next time we need support!"
"Efficient and knowledgeable."
Work History
Cloud 9 Online, LLC
Board Advisor
Aug 2020 - Present
Advisor to a high growth startup in the clinical and consumer meditation app space.
American Influencer Council, Inc.
Chief Counsel
Jun 2020 - Present
Co-Founder and Chief Counsel to the world's first trade association for social media influencers and content creators.
FRIDMAN LAW FIRM PLLC
Managing Member
Jun 2019 - Present
Boutique law firm located in the SoHo area of New York City, focused on effective legal solutions for entrepreneurs and real estate investors/developers. Fridman Law Firm PLLC represents clients from SEED stage to IPO on matters including entity formation, financing, venture funding, commercial contracts, software contracts, employment agreements, and real estate financing and syndication.
The Innovation Scout
Strategic Advisor
Apr 2017 - Present
Provide advisory services to a high-tech Artificial Intelligence and SaaS-based platform that connects enterprise clients with tech startups, new technologies, and open IP.
Katsky Korins LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
May 2016 - Sep 2018
I represented mid-sized privately held companies, high net worth entrepreneurs and other clients in a wide array of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, restructurings, and commercial real estate transactions.
Areas of practice included: Venture Capital, Start-ups, Corporate Matters, Commercial Real Estate
Wachtel Missry LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
I represented clients including private equity firms, hedge funds, real estate developers, apparel makers and distributors, commercial lenders, and public and privately held companies. I counseled businesses on a broad range of corporate transactions and matters. I was personally responsible for advising private equity clients’ fund raising and purchase of a 50% interest in a mobile phone app.