• The Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler

    Gregory S. Masler

    Experienced Legal Representation – Southern California

A client-oriented law firm focused on providing responsive, practical and personal service to our clients.

The Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler is a client-oriented law firm focused on providing responsive, practical and personal service to our clients. We emphasize a comprehensive approach that considers all aspects of our client’s specific needs and issues. We understand that in some case a purely legal response may not always be the best approach to a particular need.

The Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler has provided a wide range of services to an assortment of clients, ranging from one-person businesses and nonprofits to large corporations, and from individuals to large groups.

Our practice area consists of the following:

General Corporate Law

We provide advice on day to day business issues and longer term strategic matters. Our services include advice on corporate governance, contract negotiation, employment and insurance matters, strategic alliance agreements,  sale of assets or other significant capital transactions and business succession planning.

General Counsel for Businesses

We provide small and medium sized businesses the opportunity to have experienced legal counsel on an “as-needed” basis. We not only help our clients create new companies and ventures but we also address any legal concerns along the way, including issues related to financial growth, business succession.

We have a proactive approach to ensure our clients are protected from unnecessary risks. We help our clients in negotiating, drafting and reviewing business contracts, leases and licenses. A few of these agreements are:

  • Employment agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Sales terms and conditions
  • Vendor agreements
  • Manufacturing and distribution contracts
  • Equipment lease agreements

Moreover, we provide general guidance in regulation compliance and areas of corporate governance.

Business Incorporation and Limited Liability Company

A corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) can be formed in California for lawful business activity, although certain businesses are excluded in California from being formed as a LLC. A corporation or LLC may protect your personal and business assets while providing other fringe and tax benefits. We will help you determine which type of corporation is best for you at the moment.

We will help you determine the best business for you and your business. Our personal approach will make sure to address all your questions and concerns. Since we handle all aspects of incorporation, we make sure that your entity is created correctly.

Our work includes:

  • ENTITY SELECTION – Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LP, LLP, LLC, S Corporation, C Corporation, or Non-Profit
  • BUSINESS FORMATION – Articles of Incorporation or Organization, Name Searches, EIN (Federal tax ID numbers), Bylaws and Operating Agreements, Stock Certificates, Buy-Sell Agreements, Stock Subscription Agreements, S Corporation Elections, Meeting Minutes, Tax Exempt Applications
  • CONTRACTS (Creation or Review) – Lease Agreements, Employee or Independent Contractor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Contracts, Promissory Notes

Purchase / Sale of Business

We can help ensure that your personal rights and financial interests are protected when considering selling or purchasing a business. Buying or selling a business can be a difficult experience and stressful proposition, so it’s important to have legal representation that is experienced in these matters.

Some of the services we provide are reviews of purchase agreements and promissory notes. You must ensure they contains clauses that will protect your personal rights and financial interests.

Surrogacy & Egg Donation

We represent Intended Parents (couples or individuals), Egg Donors and Surrogate Mothers who choose to enter into agreements for specific third party reproductive technology procedures. Masler Law is experienced in all current aspects of California reproductive law. Our specialized legal services include: legal consultation; drafting and negotiation of arrangements between parties to an Egg Donation Agreement or Surrogacy Agreement, as well the preparation of release letters to the agencies and physicians involved in Egg Donation or Surrogacy.

To learn more about our Surrogacy and Egg Donation legal services, please visit MaslerSurrogacyLaw.com

A little bit about us
and our previous work

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
  • Juris Doctor, Dean’s List, 1994
  • New York University, New York, NY
  • Bachelor of Arts, History Major, 1988

Areas of Emphasis

Professional Associations

  • AAARTA (American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys)
  • ABA (American Bar Association)

Professional Experience – Gregory S. Masler

2002-Present Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler, Irvine, CA

  • Represent clients in California Superior and United States Bankruptcy Courts
  • Draft organization and operation agreements for business entities
  • Draft and review contracts and other business documents
  • Represents intended parents (couples or individuals), egg donors and/or surrogates utilizing third party reproductive technology

2000-2002 Prenovost, Normandin, Bergh & Dawe, Santa Ana, CA
Associate Attorney

  • Represented clients in California Superior and United States Bankruptcy Courts
  • Prepared cases and appeared in court for all litigation
  • Was responsible for collection litigation for multi-million dollar corporation
  • Prepared pretrial motions and represented clients in depositions

1998-2000 Stevens, McGuire & Rizio, Santa Ana, CA
Associate Attorney

  • Practiced Family Law including juvenile 300 matters
  • Set up a satellite Family Law office for the firm
  • Prepared cases and appeared in court for all litigation
  • Jury trial experience
  • Prepared pretrial motions and represented clients in depositions
  • Performed client interviews and retention
  • Supervised legal support staff

1997-1998 Law Offices of Morrison and Rosen, Orange, CA
Associate Attorney

  • Represented clients in Family Law matters
  • Performed work on dissolution of marriage, custody, and support
  • Prepared memoranda of law and researched assorted Family Law issue

Client Testimonials

Greg Masler is a man I am glad I had in my corner during a recent legal battle. I stood to lose thousands of dollars. Greg stood toe to toe with the enemy, never backing down and always keeping my best interest in mind. He is truthful, trustworthy, hard working and someone I would not hesitate to call on again if the need arises.

While handling my case, he was attentive and responded promptly to my phone calls or emails. He was very resourceful. Utilizing his knowledge of previous legal decisions that might be of benefit or detriment to my case. He gave careful consideration to the merits of my arguments and of the opponent’s possible rebuttals before deciding to take my case.

I recommend Greg Masler to friends and family, or anyone who finds themselves in need of an attorney.

Carolyn Jones

It’s a very difficult time in one’s life when one experiences the depth of financial difficulties as Debbi and I had. In a blink of an eye we came close to loosing everything we built over the years.

Your professional services were like a breath of fresh air for us especially after months on end of sleepless nights and that never ending gnawing lump of anxiety we lived with every minute of the day.

You helped take the burden of fear out of filing. I think the main reason why the financial vacuum gets so deep and so quickly out of hand is because of that fear.

Phil and Debbi

As an attorney practicing family law for over twenty-eight years, I am very familiar with integrity, professionalism, and competence in the legal field. Having known Greg Masler for over nine years, I know him to be a competent attorney of integrity and skill, and I would recommend him to any person looking for legal representation in Greg’s areas of practice.

Robert Pederzani

I used Greg Masler to help me properly open my new company. Greg was very thorough in asking questions upfront to make sure the formation of my company was done correctly the first time. He was in touch throughout the process and completed everything earlier than promised. His staff was also very helpful in filling out the required documentation. I highly recommend Greg Masler and his team.

Craig Muller

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