Structure better deals, avoid disputes, resolve them when they happen
Helping founders and businesses think through agreements, negotiations, and conflict
Andrew Brodkin
I’m a California attorney and mediator working with founders and small businesses. Most problems don’t come from bad intent. They come from assumptions that were never clearly discussed. I help you structure better deals and resolve disputes when things break down.
Legal Services (California)
• Contracts with clear scope
• Business counsel for deals and decisions
• Dispute resolution and negotiation
Consulting Services
• Mediation and conflict resolution
• Structuring offers and proposals
• Negotiation strategy and deal support
Client Reviews
Reviews reflect experiences and don’t guarantee results
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Guillaume Decalf
I recently had the pleasure of working with Andrew to draft an offer letter and a contract. He was incredibly fast and responsive throughout the entire process, making it a smooth and stress-free experience. Additionally, his services were priced very reasonably, providing great value for the expertise he offered. I highly recommend Andrew for anyone in need of legal assistance.
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Dawn Ferguson
Andrew helped me/my small business get paid the $5800 I was owed from a client claiming we didn't deliver services, when we did. He reviewed all my information in detail, provided great strategy and recommendations, and helped me with a demand letter that got us paid what we were owed!! He's a genuinely nice person that I enjoyed interacting with. He made me feel supported and very confident in our approach. Exactly what I needed. Thank you Andrew!
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James D'Albora
Excellent and well-reasoned advice is what I get from Andrew. Fast turn around, too. We're a small business and we need efficiency and Andrew delivers. Definitely recommend!
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Dominick Damico
From our initial consultation, it was clear that Andrew possesses an in-depth understanding of contract law, especially as it pertains to my marketing agency. He took the time to get to know the complexities of my business, delivering tailored solutions that were both thorough and easy to understand.
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Cody Kruckenberg
I recently worked with Andrew Brodkin Law to resolve an issue with a credit card processing company that had been charging me for a service I hadn’t used in over five years. Andrew was incredible to work with — extremely responsive, professional, and efficient. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to recover all the lost funds within just one week!
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Liz Presson
As a business owner, it can be difficult to find people who get it the way you need them to. Andrew is one of those rare people. He was super easy to work with, he understood exactly what I was looking for, and provided redlines and ideas for an agreement I was considering in just a couple of days. I'd certainly work with Andrew again. I felt like my company, our IP, and assets were in good hands.
Common Questions
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AI and templates are only as good as what you put into them.
The issue isn’t the document.
It’s that most people don’t know what to think through or agree on upfront.
Scope, expectations, decision-making, what happens if things change. That’s where disputes actually come from.
A contract isn’t just a compliance document. It’s a record of what both sides think the deal is.
If that understanding isn’t clear, the document won’t fix it.
That’s what I help you get right.
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Not every dispute needs to go through the court system.
In many cases, it makes more sense to resolve things directly through negotiation or with a neutral third party, such as mediation.
I often step in as a neutral mediator to help both sides clarify positions, structure the conversation, and work toward a resolution.
This is especially useful in modern business relationships where the parties may be in different states or countries and there’s no easy or practical path through the courts.
The goal is to resolve things efficiently and move forward, without the time and cost of litigation.
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It depends on what you’re looking for.
Legal work covers things like tailored contract drafting, legal advice, and formal representation, and is typically limited to California.
Consulting is more strategic. That includes structuring deals, thinking through agreements between clients or business partners, and helping navigate conversations or disputes. Mediation also falls into this category.
Consulting can be done regardless of location, especially for online or cross-border situations.
Many situations involve both. If you’re not sure where something falls, we can figure that out together.
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If you’re looking to build your own skills, I share a lot of this inside my community.
If you need more direct help, that can turn into 1:1 consulting, legal work, or both.