Business Attorney · Tax & Finance · Former USC Professor

Legal counsel that speaks business.

Contracts · Corporate Law · M&A · Trademark & IP · Startup Counsel

Jeffrey Stoller helps startups, established companies, and investors protect their interests with precise drafting, practical business advice, and efficient deal execution.

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Admitted to practice law in California.

Jeffrey StollerJD / MBA / MBT · Admitted in California

About

A rare combination of law, accounting, and the boardroom.

Jeffrey Stoller is a business attorney and a former professor of finance and law at the University of Southern California. Over 30+ years he has built brands, structured companies, and negotiated deals across the hospitality, entertainment, and technology worlds.

He pairs the rigor of a tax attorney with the judgment of someone who has sat on every side of the table — helping founders and investors ask the right questions before they sign. Jeff is also the founder of StoreMyLife, a digital-legacy platform.

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Why clients work with Jeff

Precise, business-minded drafting
Practical advice, not just legal theory
Fast turnaround & clear explanations
Deep commercial & financial experience
Trusted by startups, executives & investors
English (native) & functional Spanish

Practice Areas

Where Jeff adds the most value.

From the first entity filing to the deal that scales you — tailored to founders, growth companies, and investors.

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Contracts

Many people can write what you tell them to. You hire Jeff for the things you never thought of.

Business Structure

Structuring is a puzzle whose pieces fit together many ways. Jeff helps you choose the one that's best for you.

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Trademarks

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M&A & Financing

Asset purchases, stock sales, due diligence, LOIs — plus notes, SAFEs, and investor agreements.

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Start-Ups

An entrepreneur needs someone who asks the questions and writes what they never thought of.

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Entertainment & Hospitality

Live entertainment, licensing, brand management, and a lifetime in food, beverage & hospitality.

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Client Reviews

100% Job Success. Rated 5.0 worldwide.

★★★★★

I've worked with Jeff numerous times over the past few years and he's always offered sharp, insightful, useful advice. I highly recommend him!

Contract & Referral Advice·New York

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We had the pleasure of working with Jeff on a highly complex cross-border SaaS contract… the work exceeded every expectation.

General Counsel·Cross-border SaaS

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Jeff is an exceptional professional. Provided everything we needed and more. Will definitely work with him again.

USPTO Trademark Filing·United Kingdom

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I would always recommend Jeff to anyone. Have used him multiple times and will definitely use again.

Contract Advice·Repeat client

★★★★★

Jeff is a standout legal expert.

Contractor Agreement·Endorsed: Detail Oriented

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Agradezco mucho su profesionalismo. Su experiencia demuestra la calidad de su trabajo. ¡Muchas gracias!

"I really appreciate your professionalism. Your experience shows the quality of your work."

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Education & Credentials

Full degrees in law, business, and taxation.

JDJuris Doctor — Law

MBAMaster of Business Administration

MBTMaster of Business Taxation

CA BarState Bar of California

OwnerFounder & operator

USCFormer finance & law faculty

Insights

Notes from four decades of deals.

Practical thinking on contracts, licensing, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

M&A & Accounting

5 'Hidden' Accounting Risks in a Stock Purchase Agreement

An SPA is like an iceberg — the real damage is in what it doesn't tell you.

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Licensing & Brand

6 Questions to Ask Before Licensing Someone Else's Name

Six questions — plus the break-even formula — before you sign a licensing deal.

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Leadership & Investing

The Aggressive Person vs. The Aggressive Mind

Telling them apart is one of the most valuable skills a manager or investor can have.

SUCCESS REQUIRES MORE THAN JUST A GREAT IDEA

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JEFF STOLLER · JD, MBA, MBT

Also an Author

Success requires more than just a great idea.

You Want To Be An Entrepreneur is a primer for new and future entrepreneurs — covering marketing, finance, law, production, and accounting. Now in its 3rd edition, available in English and Spanish.

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Get in touch

Let's structure your next move.

Whether it's your first entity, a financing round, or a cross-border deal, Jeff will help you protect your interests and execute efficiently. Typical response within 0–4 hours.

Contact Jeff → 305-974-6476

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