Poore, David A

The Law Offices of Melissa K. Dagodag specializes in serving entrepreneurial businesses and creative individuals and provides an excellent alternative to large, impersonal law firms.

 Prior Related Experience
◦ Lawyer at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips (a top California law firm)
◦ In-house attorney for BCBG (a major fashion company)
◦ Founder of successful home accessories company

 Education
◦ UCLA School of Law (JD)
◦ Stanford University (BA, MA)

 Price
◦ Free Consulation
◦ Better rates than the large firms
◦ Flat fees for many services

 Network
◦ Provides clients with access to an exceptional team of business and legal professionals

 Involvement
◦ Board Member of Rotary Club of Santa Monica
◦ Board Member of Meals on Wheels West
◦ Former Commissioner for City of Santa Monica

 General Counsel for Your Business
◦ Forming your business entity and protecting your intellectual property
◦ Offering preventative legal medicine to avoid common legal pitfalls
◦ Advising you about your best options when you face legal challenges

 Services include
◦ Registering trademarks and copyrights
◦ Forming corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs)
◦ Preparing contracts: non-disclosure, employment, trade secret, entertainment, music, licensing, buy-sell, publishing, leases, etc.
◦ Writing cease and desist letters
◦ Preparing business plans
◦ Providing good advice on your legal issues