Doug and team has been amazing over the years. Not only are they responsive, they've got your back. Was very good with hours and charges keeping (me) the client in mind. I've recommended him to several people as he's the best business lawyer in SF. Everyone has had a good experience. Helped me draft up paperwork for an acquisition. Everything went smooth. One of the best qualities about Bend Law Group is they know when they shouldn't be involved. I came to Doug with a problem and he said he wasn't the solution. It wasn't his area of expertise. He referred me to another attorney in SF that's been amazing. Highly recommended! read more

I would like to enthusiastically share my review for working with this firm-specifically with Attorney Vivek Vaida. I'll explain. I had a unique Internet law-related case that multiple lawyers have not been adequately able to assist with. In fact, another very well-known attorney in the bay area stated that I should reach out to Vivek as he is an expert. Before reaching out, I looked at this very same yelp page and saw several positive reviews on Vivek. So then I went for it. So glad I did! Vivek very quickly responded to my matter and provided the needed information. He's beyond competent and I will DEFINITELY use him again if I have any further concerns in this area of the law. I highly recommend this attorney. He knows his stuff! read more

Searching for an attorney I bumped into this firm and unfortunately they don't work on my type of case, but Doug was so lovely and made some awesome referrals! So helpful and quick with responding! read more

I needed legal consulting abruptly and reached out to 7 different lawyers. After speaking with Brandon Shelton at Bend Law Group, I felt we developed rapport and trust quickly, which made it easy for me to move forward with him. He guided me through the early stages of an M&A and was there even after the close. He was professional, reliable, and since I'm not familiar with legal jargon, I appreciated when he went the extra mile to explain foreign concepts to me in detail when necessary. I could not recommend Brandon more. I foresee that through my future business endeavors, I will look only to Brandon for support. read more

Doug is super helpful, friendly and professional, most important is he is very honest. he told me frankly what I asked is not his major and quickly gave me to a few contacts. I have saved his contact in my phone, in case I may need his help in the future. read more

I have worked with Brandon and the Bend Law Group for over a year. They are outstanding. Previously, I had found it difficult to find a law firm that could understand the needs of a smaller company while also having the experience and the insight to prepare a firm for the growth it aspires to achieve. They have threaded that needle and more. Organizing for that growth has been incredibly value and enabled our firm to be ready for our continued growth. Great expertise, accessibility, as well as having a relaxed manner in their dealings with myself, has been well appreciated. I have a feeling we'll be working together for a long time. Fred G. read more

I was referred to Brandon for a complex LLC matter by my accountant. Brandon took time to listen and fully understand my issue. Given his thorough analysis of my case he referred me to a specialized lawyer for the specific issues / states I was dealing with (and who ultimately solved all of my problems). I appreciate Brandon's time and honesty on this case, and can't recommend him enough. Would be happy to work with him again. read more

Bend Law is the REAL DEAL. When we first started our business, we had some (probably basic) legal questions that we couldn't have resolved on our own, even with the help of the internet. We spoke to many, many different legal firms and none were willing to help us out at all except for Bend Law. They were super quick to reply, very courteous, and gave us more insight than a brand-new businessperson could have expected of an established law firm. Fast-forward a few years later and we're well-established and we needed our contracts revamped, and of course, with such an amazing experience with them all those years ago, we knew to turn to the great folks at Bend Law. Brandon helped us tremendously - he was incredibly professional, astute, and impressive with his deep, DEEP legal knowledge. Our contracts are now more bulletproof than ever thanks to him. I rarely give 5-stars for anything, but the Bend Law team really deserves it. Every interaction I've ever had with any representative from this firm has gone above and beyond my wildest expectations, and I'll forever utilize their services for any legal matter. If you go elsewhere for legal services, you're doing yourself a great disservice. read more

Doug Bend is PHENOMENAL. He is actively involved in bringing an issue to a close quickly. He is always accessible even over the weekends. His legal and business acumen enable him to deal with the issues in a straightforward, ethical and efficient manner. I highly recommend Doug Bend for any business law - incorporation, review of agreements, or resolving any business issue. Thank you, Doug! read more

I had Brandon to take care of closing my Delaware C corp. He is very professional and it done nicely. I like to work with him.

I am so glad I found Doug Bend. He was incredibly patient and took the time to explain my legal issue to me. He told me clearly what my options were, all the time dealing with me in a kind and understanding manner. He is an excellent communicator and is able to translate 'legaleeze' to the lay person. I made the mistake of beginning to form a partnership with a dishonest person who had no business going into business, and so had to deal with a bit of a clean up. Doug was great, eased my mind and now I've learned several more life lessons! #1 Life Lesson, if you're starting a business, see a lawyer like Doug first. read more

Doug and his team are world class. They are attentive and they treat their clients with a best in class attitude. I cannot recommend the Bend group high enough! read more

What a delight to have found Doug. He's everything you could ask for in a small business attorney--knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly, and humble. Unlike other attorneys I have worked with, Doug never gives me the impression that my business is too piddly and insignificant to merit his full attention. Whenever I work with him, I feel I am getting the full benefit of his professional expertise and dedication. He also is incredibly responsive and organized. I look forward to working with Doug for many years to come! read more

What a great experience!! I have used Alex, Luthien and the Bend Law Group a couple of times now for some big things in my business. We became incorporated, formed a separate LLC and a bunch of other stuff that I don't understand which is why I used these guys!! As a fellow B Corp, I wanted to support businesses that have the same ideals I do. I was excited to find Bend and the experience surpassed my expectations. Everything was clear and explained to my dumb a$$ in a way that was easy to understand...I fix cars for a living, I don't understand all this stuff. Alex gave me the piece of mind I was looking for and he embodied professionalism from start to finish. In the future I would use Bend again with excitement!! read more

Doug is incredible! I have been using him for almost two years to get advice and services to keep my business above par. He has helped me and my husband establish our businesses in San Francisco while we were abroad. He has helped me with my client contracts and has helped out my friends and business owners back in Canada to help establish their business in the United States. I highly recommend that you use Doug for anything to do with your business. read more

Doug is smart, concise and not full of shit. 5 stars all the way. He is great at helping a company form its foundation correctly right from the start. Also, if something is outside of his laser accurate expertise he will not try to keep the job in house, he will make the referral that is most going to assist u in achieving your legal and structural goals. Bonus, Honest Real Clever And he has a kick ass office Thx Doug read more

I have had the pleasure of working with the Alex King at the Bend Law Group a number of times with a variety of mutual clients. At every turn I have found Alex to be responsive and interested in helping my clients solve their pressing matters. Alex takes the time to make sure that the client understands the issues and the various choices so that a proper and informed decision is made. I know that when I refer a client to him he will take the utmost care of them which is always important to me. read more

After launching several successful businesses myself I recently got into a discussion with my wife about starting her own business. Without even thinking about it I said, "you start with Bend Law Group." I realized then and there that I needed to write this review. The friends here (not advisors or lawyers) help you save money and time. They are a continued wealth of expertise as your company grows. I couldn't recommend them higher. read more

I started a new law firm this year and turned to Doug to help me set up my business as a professional corporation, obtain licenses, and register with the State bar. Doug did an outstanding job, and he continues to monitor my corporate activities and give advice. He knows what he's doing, he's very responsive and he provides practical business guidance to complement the legal niceties. In addition, I have referred business colleagues and friends to Doug when they needed business transactional advice, and I have heard back only great things about Doug consistent with my own experience. I highly recommend him. read more

Had a wonderful experience from start to finish with some trademark services. For sure will use them in the future.

Brandon helped me with a prospective employment contract. We talked about my concerns, and he drafted up a revised contract, along with ideas for how to negotiate. His advice was excellent, and we was super friendly, helpful, and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others, or to seek out his help again. Thanks Brandon! read more

I was in search of a small business lawyer and finding Doug was one of the best finds ever! Doug is very knowledgeable, and quick to respond. Nothing seems too large or too small for him. He never rushes the conversation so you always feel that his time is your time. He takes the time out to explain every detail and makes sure you are comfortable and you understand exactly what to expect and the pros and cons of things. The turnaround time on projects are quick, I know that all my business needs are in great hands when Doug is on them, I never have to worry about anything slipping through the cracks. Hands down I would recommend Doug Bend for all your small business needs, he is the best attorney ever and I look forward to working with him for all my future needs! Thank you Doug! read more

I hired Doug a few times for various small-business-related issues. Each time, his price was more than reasonable and he was great to work with. He gave me a lot of attention, and his turnaround time was exceptional (he always got back to me within a day or two). Most of the other lawyers I have worked with have run up fees extraordinarily quickly, but Doug is super conscientious and works well with small businesses. I would highly recommend him for anything related to your small business or for any other legal advice. read more

I was introduced to Doug through the entrepreneur community at the Hub SoMa, and have really appreciated working with him. For my company, he's been both a highly competent attorney and a legal mentor, too. Doug has worked with us on a number of company formation issues, including our operating agreement and unit purchase agreements, and he has provided us solid legal advice on everything from filing trademarks to setting up internships within the company. Doug is very small business friendly, working with us to understand how much legal work we really need done and what we can do on our own. He's also pro-active, calling us with advice when he sees an issue that might impact us. I highly recommend him. read more

I highly recommend working with Vivek and the entire team at BLG. Vivek helped our company to navigate the trademark filing world and was always available to answer our concerns or questions. Unlike other attorneys, these guys really care about small businesses and see themselves as true partners in your success. read more

We hired Doug Bend to help us form our S-Corp and we really enjoyed working with him. He has been very competent giving us great advise through the process and answering the many questions we had. When we started looking for legal advise we interviewed many people but he had the fastest turnaround time and the most reasonable fees. We are really glad we used his services and we would definitely recommend him. read more

I have to start by telling you I am blown away. I don't really know how I found Doug - someone maybe referred me but maybe it was just here on Yelp. Originally I went to him for very basic paper filing / city compliance stuff for my business. You know, all those crazy things like "SF GROSS RECEIPTS" tax or whatever it's called that no person but an expert would reasonably even know existed. But the funny thing is, Doug has been infinitely helpful past the regular transactional stuff. He has added so much value to our company in the fact that he always has an ear out for others that can help us specifically and sends a referral or introduction our way - he has great advice and the people he knows or points you to are top notch. I really never thought our "transactional" attorney would become so valuable - but wow I have to tell you, he is really more than worth it. He's part of our business's family now :) Can't recommend him enough - great to work with, very helpful, well connected, insightful, honest and also Luthien at his firm is also AWESOME. Bend Law group for the win! THANKS AGAIN DOUG YOU ROCK read more

When I started my company a year ago, I was fortunate to get a referral to Doug Bend. We meet in SF and I was very impressed with his expertise and flexibility in working with growing startups. He and his team have helped me every step of the way, and he is a big part of our success. read more

Doug is amazing. I ran into a few problems with my business. After a few emails we set up a call and he told me all my options and answered all my questions. He is very prompt to respond both through email and on the phone and is very easy to talk with. I'll for sure be using his services for all legal matters going forward. Thanks Doug! read more

This is my first post on Yelp so hopefully that says what it's intended to - this was definitely an experience worth sharing. Recently I worked with Alex King from Bend Law. What's great about Alex is that he is both responsive and honest about the situation. He was straightforward about the reality of things and talked me through everything down to the smaller details so I felt comfortable making an informed decision. His honesty also stems from knowing his limitations and only agreeing to take on things he feels he's really strong at. Finally, he's the kind of guy I'd like to get a beer with, which honestly can be a rare trait amongst professionals. He's a very intelligent guy who clearly likes what he does and the group he works with which I really enjoyed. I am nothing short of thrilled to have worked with Alex and will continue to as my business grows. read more

Doug and his team are high responsive, provide quick turn-around on the items they take on and are highly ethical when it comes to taking on client projects. Doug will be the first to let you know when another attorney may be another fit and will make the introduction for you. He is all about ensuring you get the best service at a fair price that is leveraging his expertise. For this reason Doug has become our first stop for any legal issues as we know they will either get it done swiftly and accurately - they've even found issues with our prior contracts that much larger firms had done for us - OR - they'll send us on to the contact we need to get the job done. Can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Doug is extremely communicative and has a sharp team. I refer several clients to him for small business and seed stage formation. He knows the ins and outs of the Bay Area and beyond (Delaware, etc...). He is my go to. read more

Another positive review for Doug! Upon my search for a lawyer, specifically for business purposes, Doug was the first one to get back to me promptly. He is incredibly nice and considerate, and contacted me right away for a consultation. I needed to compose a service agreement, terms & conditions, and privacy policy for my business, so I needed an expert who knew what they're doing. I also would randomly email him with ridiculous questions just to get feedback, and he is always, ALWAYS responsive and helpful. He also has a lot of contacts in case you need help with non-legal matters as well, and has referred me to many people. Doug is definitely your guy for any legal agreements for your business. And his rates are absolutely fair!! read more

i needed some help on an IP case and they referred to a law firm that only does HOA cases

Doug Bend is the lawyer for the business I work for, and he is awesome! Doug prides himself on being available to his clients, and acts quickly when there is a project that needs to be done for your business. He is a avid networker, so if he can't help you, he most likely knows someone who can. Outside of being an excellent lawyer with honest morals, he is very personable which makes working with him that much more easy and fun. He cares about his clients and the future of their businesses. If you want a trustworthy and dedicated lawyer, Doug is your guy! read more

Doug helped me and my partner re-structure our business as an LLC. We were referred to him by OBDC and in the time that we have been working with him he has proved himself invaluable by providing the information and advice we needed in order to make educated decisions about how we want our business to work. If we ever asked him about things he didn't feel qualified to answer, he was very quick to offer contact information for the people he knew would be able to help us. He is incredibly responsive. Whenever I have called him, if he did not answer right away, he always called me back in a matter of minutes. We will definitely return to him for all of our business-related legal needs. read more

I've worked with countless attorneys over the year and Doug is easily the best. Doug is the most responsive individuals I've had the pleasure to work with, and has a great network which he has made available to me for my every need. He has guided me through both a start up and an acquisition, and he even helped me with payment terms since I was short on cash at inception. The last thing I will add is that I was impressed with Doug's integrity for two very big and very important reasons. First, typical lawyers spend a great deal of time thinking of ways to bill their clients. Doug is very straight forward and only bills for the time he actually spends working with me. It almost seems too good to be true. Secondly, when I needed some work done in another state, rather than just jump at the chance for additional billable hours, Doug noted that he didn't feel 100% comfortable advising me in a state in which he didn't have expertise, and referred me to a colleague. Doug is a rare professional - my only concern is that his time fills up too quickly and I won't be able to book as much as I used to! read more

I have worked with Doug on a trademark application and a contract recently. He has been super helpful and very responsive. He is on the ball with the right questions, doesn't put the pressure on for additional services, and has incredible turnaround times on deliverables. I definitely plan to work with him on projects to come. Keep up the good work Doug! read more

The best! I've known Doug for eight years and have turned to him several times. I'll keep coming back because on top of being an A+ lawyer, Doug makes working with him so effortless. He's fast, efficient, happy to explain the details, and generous with his time. Not to mention fair with his billing. Highly recommend! read more

I had the chance to start a business with this group. They're awesome! I had concerns on a few things regarding my business and they really helped me getting things sorted easily. Their insights are really valuable and of help when starting a new company even if it's your first experience. I highly recommend them and I look forward to work again with them. read more