Greetings of the season!
I am Shekhar Mahapatra, a freelance lawyer specializing in contract law and startup legal services. Since 2008, I’ve been assisting clients across the US,...Read moreGreetings of the season!
I am Shekhar Mahapatra, a freelance lawyer specializing in contract law and startup legal services. Since 2008, I’ve been assisting clients across the US, Australia, UK, EU, UAE, and Israel. Over the years, I’ve built a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable legal expert, and I take pride in delivering work that is both professional and ethical.
✨ What I Offer
Custom Contract Services: Beyond reviews, I draft contracts, add sections, and provide plain-English translations.
Legal Consultation: If you have questions about your legal documents, I’m here to clarify.
Contract Creation: Need a fresh contract? I’ll create one tailored to your needs.
Confidentiality Assured: All documents are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Files are securely deleted within one month of completion.
⚖️ Why Work With Me
Extensive Experience in Contract Law: I’ve drafted, negotiated, and enforced contracts across industries, with expertise in breach, termination, and dispute resolution.
Startup Expertise: I understand the unique challenges startups face—incorporation, funding, IP, compliance—and I provide practical, trend-aware guidance.
Professionalism & Responsiveness: I value strong client relationships, timely delivery, and collaborative work.
Global Perspective: Having worked with clients worldwide, I tailor advice to diverse legal systems and business cultures.
My Background
Law Degree: B.A. LLB (Hons.), Calcutta University, 2008
MBA: Sikkim Manipal University, 2013
Experience: Over 15 years in contract law, including NDAs, investment agreements, service agreements, MoUs, policies (GDPR, CCPA, PDPA), e-commerce terms, and litigation documents.
Work Policies
I maintain an open-door policy—queries are welcome, regardless of nationality or background.
Transparent Terms:
Fees apply for legal advice and consultations.
Proposals older than 14 days are considered expired.
Amendments beyond agreed scope attract additional charges.
Speed delivery is available with an extra fee.
Zero Tolerance: I do not entertain abuse, racism, ghosting, or unfair bargaining. Respectful collaboration is non-negotiable.
Types of Documents I Prepare
Engagement contracts
Shareholder & partnership agreements
MoUs
Web terms, privacy & data policies (GDPR, CCPA, PDPA)
Legal letters, NDAs, NNNs, service agreements, investment agreements, leases, risk analyses, litigation documents, independent contractor agreements, daycare agreements, and more.
My Clients
I personally manage projects for clients across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU nations, UAE, and Israel. I am proud to represent myself as an Indian legal expert with global reach.
Schedule
I am available from 8 AM to 11:30 PM IST. Extended discussions can be accommodated. If you need me to work per your time zone, let’s discuss it in advance.
Final Note:
Never sign a legal document without double-checking. Forward it to me—I’ll help you save time and avoid headaches. If you appreciate my work, endorsements are always welcome.
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Thank you for visiting my profile, and I look forward to collaborating with you!me, have a great day.---------