Ryan and his team have helped my team immensely. From questions about entity formation to security breaches, they've been able to offer sage advice quickly, and often, have made recommendations that resulted is less work for them than they could have. Knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy; I'm grateful to have them in our corner. read more

Finding a good lawyer is like trying to find a good partner in a relationship. You are starting a new journey in starting a business, and you want someone who can support you along the way. I took a leap of faith in SPZ Legal because I was looking for someone in the bay area to be closer to my business operation. Hash took his time to answer my pre-incorporation questions, and offers to help the whole process should I choose to proceed. The whole process from SPZ Legal from start to incorporation was seamless. Hash will keep in communication with you from the beginning of the process to the end. He will provide resources and answer any questions that you have in any step of the process. SPZ also charges reasonable fees for your incorporation process. As a new business starting out all costs and benefits are a very important thing to look at. I am for sure going to continue my business relationship with SPZ Legas as my business grows. read more

I consulted with Ryan Pokrasso a couple of years regarding the upcoming sale of my company. It did not go through then but six months ago I recontacted him. Ryan has helped me throughout this process with his expertise and compassionate approach in nerve racking negotiations. Not only I could not have done it alone but I appreciated his patience and gentle support. I was impressed by his analytical skills. He was always courteous but assertive and firm when needed. Very responsive and efficient when we had tight deadlines. read more

I enjoyed working with Hash Zahed through our startup's legal incorporation process. He was thoughtful, thorough, and performed in a timely manner. Our structuring was at first not straightforward, and Hash helped a lot in getting us an entity to achieve what we want. Would recommend! read more

Does anybody know if this company is still in operation? I've called and emailed with no success in getting a response.

I could not speak more highly of Ryan Pokrasso and SPZ legal. I am the CEO of an early-stage startup that went through the process of establishing a corporation and raising venture capital money over the past several months. Ryan was strategic, responsive, and diligent throughout the process. I do not think there is a better option for new startups navigating the legal imperatives of launching a company. I have worked with some the large law firms, and Ryan is better for startups - he has a great understanding of what companies need to do in the formation process and the intricacies of VC funding strategies. He gives great legal counsel, as well as strategic advice from his experience working with many startups. I cannot recommend SPZ highly enough! read more

Ryan and Hash have been incredibly helpful in the formation of our business. From incorporation documents and crafting a user-friendly privacy policy to handling a difficult termination, they go above and beyond just legal advice. They also created a custom contract for our work with local governments -- no easy task given the regulations for the client. They are always available via email or phone to walk through details of contracts, employment law, or provide advice. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

I am PERSNICKETY and Ryan and Hash have met my needs. I was moving my business from a sole prop to LLC--Ryan and Hash gave me great, well thought-out advice and super thorough follow-up emails. They lead me through processes to file my paperwork w/ the state, IRS docs, trademark filing while keeping me aware of what I need to do to minimize risk. And for business questions that aren't their bailiwick (specific tax law questions), they are smart enough to recognize it and recommend other resources. I needed to find attorneys who were not overly-prescribed and hurried--they've both been generous with their time and intellectual capital. I needed to work with attorneys who were competent and clear--they've been exceptional on both counts. I needed attorneys who add value and think three steps ahead about all my possible if - then scenarios. I feel relaxed and confident having them on my business team. read more

I've been working with Ryan and Hash for almost a year now. They were recommended to me by a friend who is also a lawyer but was unable to represent me. At the time I had some questions and concerns about my rights in the event my company would be acquired. They explained the situation to me and gave me great advice. read more

First off, I always read reviews before I patronize a business but I hardly ever write them unless my experience is extraordinary. My experience was with Ryan, he is truly a gem... I am establishing a small business and wasn't sure if I should file as a DBA or file as a LLC. I searched Yelp & called two attorneys before I reached Elevate Law. The first thing that captured my attention was that Ryan answered the phone. He and I have conversed at least three different times since our first interaction and he has always been available (I have not once received a voicemail). His email responses are prompt and he will for sure be my go to for any legal advice or assistance in the future. I can't express my gratitude enough (not only for his help but also for Ryan's understanding of the budget that was working with. Ryan did not show partiality but rather treated me as if I were a $1 million client :) Ryan had my best interest in mind and is not only concerned about himself. He actually saved me some money with his recommendation. Thank you Ryan! :) read more

Hash Zahed is fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable and did a great job setting up my LLC. The whole process was very easy and now he is helping me with consulting agreements. I highly recommend working with SPZ Legal. read more

Ryan Shaening Pokrasso is a great attorney, and very professional. I am a wildlife photographer and videographer in East Africa. I consulted with Ryan about numerous aspects in regards to intellectual property for film and media. I was impressed with how knowledgeable he was about this specialized area of law. Ryan worked with me in setting up my LLC, and he was very patient and responsive in answering all my in-depth questions. He was also able to guide me with legal agreements for my documentary film company. Ryan did an extraordinary job in addressing in detail, the complexities of intellectual property in a way that was understandable. I will continue to consultant with Ryan, and I highly recommend him. read more

Hash and David have been most helpful with all sorts of different legal processes we have encountered while hiring contractors and converting an LLC to a C Corp. They are very responsive and a pleasure to work with. read more

SPZ is highly competent and responsive. The made the formation of our new company very straightforward. They provide much stronger guidance than other automated processes, and are much less costly than other lawyers at their level. read more

Working with Ryan on my acrimonious business break-up was a bright spot in an otherwise totally miserable experience. He is quick, compassionate, and thoroughly knowledgeable. Let's be real here, as clients we know nothing about "this law stuff" which is why we retain an expert. But how do we know if we picked a good egg? Well, I ran everything Ryan said by my lawyer boyfriend and he said, "it's clear he knows what he's talking about" so there you go. An expert with a seal of approval from an expert! read more

SPZ Legal helped us renew one of our Trademarks. Very fast response times, professional, and they got the job done! Highly recommend working with SPZ Legal! read more

The lawyers at SPZ provided great consultation for my startup and were very helpful throughout the incorporation process with frequent updates and fast, open avenues of communication. read more

Ryan is great! He helps me a lot to found the company. Everything went smoothly and fast. He saved me a lot of trouble and time. I really appreciate his help! Also, the price of the service is reasonable. read more

Ryan helped us with our Delaware Public Benefit Corp incorporation. Knowledgeable, professional, efficient, responsive and great to work with. He also picked up some small errors on our cap table that I hadn't even noticed myself! Definitely recommend SPZ. read more

I've loved working w/ Ryan. He's sharp, thoughtful and helpful. He doesn't nickel and dime on the little things, so you don't feel guilty/hesitant to reach out to him. read more

Settling things up and was leaving my company. Handed Ryan my liquidating and operating agreements, he gave me his insight - it was solid, and got it done. Thanks Ryan read more