Steven Stark Email & Phone Number

New York City, Ny

The Stark Law Firm is dedicated to the delivery of quality General Counsel legal services to the business community at affordable rates. Our core client is the start-up businesses and small to medium sized established companies and nonprofit organizations that recognize that they have the need for legal counsel and representation, but can’t justify a full time attorney on staff. The Stark Law Firm understands the importance of providing practical, effective and affordable legal problem… Show more The Stark Law Firm is dedicated to the delivery of quality General Counsel legal services to the business community at affordable rates. Our core client is the start-up businesses and small to medium sized established companies and nonprofit organizations that recognize that they have the need for legal counsel and representation, but can’t justify a full time attorney on staff. The Stark Law Firm understands the importance of providing practical, effective and affordable legal problem solving within the context of an ongoing business. To meet this need, the firm is able to provide these necessary services while eliminating the unnecessary expensive overhead of a traditional law firm or having a General Counsel on your permanent payroll. The firm was founded by Steven Stark who, for many years, served as General Counsel and External Counsel to private companies and non-profit organizations spanning different industries and we understand what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur.We regularly counsel senior management as well as department heads on legal issues in the areas of Business Development, Human Resources, IT, Sales and Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, company policies and procedures, and risk tolerance. This involves drafting contracts, dealing with employment issues, negotiating business disputes, providing legal compliance, and more. Mr. Stark has also formed, and served as General Counsel for 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, where he has helped ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and IRS regulations.Mr. Stark believes that providing these services in a cost effective manner is crucial for helping small businesses predict cost and ensure that the legal services the Stark Law Firm provides are truly a value-added proposition. Show less

Palm Beach, Florida

I currently serve as General Counsel for Kajaine Capital, Inc., a national private equity real estate firm whose core objective is to invest in real estate properties and real estate debt instruments throughout the United States. We work with investments and investors across America to find quality, income-producing assets at discounts to replacement costs and then aggressively execute value-added strategies to create cash flow durability and asset appreciation.In addition to… Show more I currently serve as General Counsel for Kajaine Capital, Inc., a national private equity real estate firm whose core objective is to invest in real estate properties and real estate debt instruments throughout the United States. We work with investments and investors across America to find quality, income-producing assets at discounts to replacement costs and then aggressively execute value-added strategies to create cash flow durability and asset appreciation.In addition to the customary general counsel duties, my responsibilities include dealing with legal and compliance issues that arise in residential and commercial real estate, or real estate debt instrument, acquisition, management and disposition. I negotiate, draft, and manage commercial leases; prepare and negotiate joint venture agreements; select and manage outside counsel throughout the United States for litigation; advise on legal issues and strategy relating to existing holdings and new acquisitions; manage the due diligence process for new acquisitions; and manage and resolve regulatory issues with government agencies. Show less

Avantage Group America works with emerging and growing businesses and organizations, as well as those in distress, to create and deliver essential advantage by building capabilities and successfully navigating through critical junctures in their business. We help clients develop and implement transformational change, create new organizational models, capture value from their customer and channel strategies, increase the effectiveness of their supply chains and assets, and integrate security… Show more Avantage Group America works with emerging and growing businesses and organizations, as well as those in distress, to create and deliver essential advantage by building capabilities and successfully navigating through critical junctures in their business. We help clients develop and implement transformational change, create new organizational models, capture value from their customer and channel strategies, increase the effectiveness of their supply chains and assets, and integrate security into their strategy to ensure the resilience of their business. Understanding that our clients' success depends on differentiating their capabilities — we deliver the experience and depth in these areas to ensure that our clients gain the advantage they need.Client engagements range from acquisition due diligence to operations diagnostic to corporate or business-unit strategy, along with post-merger integration, implementation support, and continuous improvement. We apply lessons learned across industries to achieve and sustain step-change performance improvement. We bring an explicit, analytical understanding of strategic, tactical, and operational decisions and how they impact bottom-line performance.The services we provide include:Enterprise StrategyOperations ImprovementMarketing and SalesMergers, Acquisitions and RestructuringOrganizational Change and Leadership Show less

Deerfield Beach, Fl

As General Counsel for Prediq Media, I provided oversight, direction and leadership of all legal aspects of the business, including corporate governance, legal advice in support of strategic corporate initiatives, intellectual property matters, negotiation and drafting of a variety of agreements, including Publisher, Advertiser and Affiliate agreement, leases and management of internal and external legal resources. I was also responsible for creating the Human Resources department processes and… Show more As General Counsel for Prediq Media, I provided oversight, direction and leadership of all legal aspects of the business, including corporate governance, legal advice in support of strategic corporate initiatives, intellectual property matters, negotiation and drafting of a variety of agreements, including Publisher, Advertiser and Affiliate agreement, leases and management of internal and external legal resources. I was also responsible for creating the Human Resources department processes and procedures. Additionally I oversaw compliance programs including development and implementation of ongoing short term and long term compliance initiatives focused on marketing strategies, best practices and consumer privacy issues. Show less

Responsibility for daily operations of A New Horizon and all corporate legal matters and governance issues including strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Advise President/CEO and Senior Management on business and legal issues that impact the company and the industry. Directly manage or advise Business Development, Human Resources, IT, Sales and Marketing, Customer Service and Finance Department on legal issues, complex deal structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures… Show more Responsibility for daily operations of A New Horizon and all corporate legal matters and governance issues including strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Advise President/CEO and Senior Management on business and legal issues that impact the company and the industry. Directly manage or advise Business Development, Human Resources, IT, Sales and Marketing, Customer Service and Finance Department on legal issues, complex deal structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures, and risk tolerance. Work closely with and mentor Vice Presidents of every division to develop and implement strategic plans and departmental budgets. Ensure Compliance by the company with regard to all federal, state, and local laws. Obtain licensure in every state and mediate compliance issues with Attorneys General, state regulatory agencies, and licensing authorities. Manage attorneys in securing and preserving intellectual rights, including trademarks, service marks, and copyrights. Guide A New Horizon in the acquisition of additional companies in our industry. Manage national litigation assigned to external counsel. Show less

Responsibility for advising a resort developer and commercial real estate company regarding development of property interests in New York, New Mexico, Florida and the Dominican Republic. Additional responsibility to manage and advise the financial services division of the parent company on asset based lending and receivable factoring, commercial transactions, trade regulation, litigation management, and legislative impact on industry matters. Direct line supervision of IT, Human Resources… Show more Responsibility for advising a resort developer and commercial real estate company regarding development of property interests in New York, New Mexico, Florida and the Dominican Republic. Additional responsibility to manage and advise the financial services division of the parent company on asset based lending and receivable factoring, commercial transactions, trade regulation, litigation management, and legislative impact on industry matters. Direct line supervision of IT, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing and business Development divisions. Advised President, Chief Executive Officer, and Senior Management on corporate strategy regarding all transactional and legal issues. Show less

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management / Finance