About

EmergeCounsel’s focus areas are in the protection of intellectual property and business assets. Our clients are worldwide. Our TotalTM® and Amazon Sellers services provide trademark guidance, search, appeals of office actions and denials, and trademark monitoring and enforcement at flat, affordable rates. EmergeCounsel also has an extensive network of professionals who provide co-counsel and services in taxation, patents, accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, copywriting and editing, financing, and more.

 

Steven Weigler, Founder

Steven Weigler gained extensive experience from his role as a senior attorney for a Fortune 50 technology company where he handled complex business negotiations and asset-protection cases. He was also the CEO, founder, and general counsel of an educational technology startup that developed predictive analytics to identify and help at-risk youth. In addition, he has served as a prosecutor in Dade County, Florida, and as a litigator in a prominent Denver law firm.

An entrepreneur himself, Steven is passionate about helping business owners achieve their goals and receive expert, empathetic legal support.

Steven specializes in protecting intellectual property, general business counsel (including employment), and information technology law. His years of entrepreneurial experience give him a unique insight into emerging companies, and he strives to be the legal “go-to” legal counsel for his clients’ growing businesses.

 

Amy O’Hara, Paralegal

Amy O’HaraAmy O’Hara is a paralegal providing support for EmergeCounsel’s intellectual property practice. She works closely with Founder Steven Weigler to protect the IP and business assets of growing companies.  Amy comes to EmergeCounsel with over eighteen years of intellectual property experience, where she developed a passion for protecting business and brands. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in history. Amy is a Tampa Bay, FL native.

Amber VandenHout

Amber VandenHout supports EmergeCounsel’s business legal practice. She comes to EmergeCounsel from the Colorado & Denver Bar Associations, where she worked for fifteen years providing membership services for the legal community. She also has experience as a paralegal and business management at some of Denver’s top law firms. She is currently pursuing her paralegal certification. Amber is a Denver native.

Cassidy Merriam

Cassidy Merriam’s passion is helping clients build strong brand identities and intellectual property portfolios.  She helps entrepreneurial entities secure, protect, and monetize their intellectual property rights and other intangible assets, both domestically and abroad.  She has vast experience serving clients in a variety of industries, including entertainment, fashion, cosmetics and beauty, vitamins and supplements, food and beverage, hospitality, real estate, advertising, and technology. On their behalf, Cassidy handles trademark selection, clearance, filing, and prosecution; brand monitoring and enforcement; anti-counterfeiting efforts with global Customs authorities; opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; and worldwide brand expansion strategy and portfolio management. 

Cassidy also advises clients on brand-related issues, such as national and international copyright counseling, clearance and registration; enforcement against copyright infringement, trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and gray market goods; rights of publicity and privacy; advertising and marketing practices; sponsorship and endorsement agreements; IP licensing; domain name disputes and acquisition; IP issues in social media; brand image and consistency initiatives; and brand-related agreements and transactions. 

Prior to joining EmergeCounsel, Cassidy practiced trademark and copyright law in Denver, Los Angeles, and New York.  She graduated from Brooklyn Law School with a Certificate in Intellectual Property, Media, and Information Law and graduated Cum Laude from Occidental College with a double major in American Studies (with Honors) and English Literature.

 

 

Testimonials

Personable, Friendly, & Knowledgable

I hired Steven Weigler to make sure my business' contracts were watertight. I'm a freelancer, so I need contracts that protect me while being fair to my clients.

I own a small business, and I didn't have a lot of money to spend on this. I talked to Steven about my budget, and together we worked out a plan that was a good fit for both of us. I felt like he really cared about helping me, and he went above and beyond.

Steven was very friendly and helpful, and he revised my contracts to be legally sound while still written in plain language (I'm not a fan of "legalese").

He was a pleasure to work with, and I plan on using him as my legal counsel from here on out.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:09:13+00:00
I hired Steven Weigler to make sure my business' contracts were watertight. I'm a freelancer, so I need contracts that protect me while being fair to my clients. I own a small business, and I didn't have a lot of money to spend on this. I talked to Steven about my budget, and together we worked out a plan that was a good fit for both of us. I felt like he really cared about helping me, and he went above and beyond. Steven was very friendly and helpful, and he revised my contracts to be legally sound while still written in plain language (I'm not a fan of "legalese"). He was a pleasure to work with, and I plan on using him as my legal counsel from here on out.

Most Effective Attorney I’ve Worked With

Steve has not just been one of the most effective attorneys our team has had the privilege of working with, but he has also been a delight to collaborate with. Like any great attorney, he is very well versed in multiple dimensions of business law, but what I appreciated most about Steve was his ability to also offer sound strategic advice that led to outsized positive results for us as a company. I couldn't recommend working with Steve as outside legal council more sincerely. It was one of the best decisions we've made as a company.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:09:50+00:00
Steve has not just been one of the most effective attorneys our team has had the privilege of working with, but he has also been a delight to collaborate with. Like any great attorney, he is very well versed in multiple dimensions of business law, but what I appreciated most about Steve was his ability to also offer sound strategic advice that led to outsized positive results for us as a company. I couldn't recommend working with Steve as outside legal council more sincerely. It was one of the best decisions we've made as a company.

Expert in trademark law and a huge help to my startup

Steve Weigler and EmergeCounsel helped us tremendously in the early stages of our startup, and continues to guide us through the legal challenges and hurdles that pop up in our day-to-day operations as we grow and scale. He created all of our operating agreements, employee manuals, and swiftly secured our federal trademark. Working with Weigler is an absolute pleasure. He is very patient, understanding, and gives honest and valuable advice. I highly recommend EmergeCounsel to any company, whether it's a brand new startup or a more established business that is experiencing growth.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:10:15+00:00
Steve Weigler and EmergeCounsel helped us tremendously in the early stages of our startup, and continues to guide us through the legal challenges and hurdles that pop up in our day-to-day operations as we grow and scale. He created all of our operating agreements, employee manuals, and swiftly secured our federal trademark. Working with Weigler is an absolute pleasure. He is very patient, understanding, and gives honest and valuable advice. I highly recommend EmergeCounsel to any company, whether it's a brand new startup or a more established business that is experiencing growth.

Made my business “divorce” much easier

I’m the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, and I needed to hire an attorney to help me negotiate my cofounder’s exit due to financial impropriety. I needed an attorney who a) had the business background needed to quickly understand the business and b) could put me in the best legal position to negotiate the cofounder’s exit.

Steve was able to gain a quick understanding of the personal, financial and legal issues involved. Using his experience in business and law, he was able to build and lead a legal and financial team that persuasively positioned the matter for favorable resolution.

This business “divorce” was not remotely easy. However, based in part on EmergeCounsel’s work, my company is much healthier and I am much happier.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:10:45+00:00
I’m the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, and I needed to hire an attorney to help me negotiate my cofounder’s exit due to financial impropriety. I needed an attorney who a) had the business background needed to quickly understand the business and b) could put me in the best legal position to negotiate the cofounder’s exit. Steve was able to gain a quick understanding of the personal, financial and legal issues involved. Using his experience in business and law, he was able to build and lead a legal and financial team that persuasively positioned the matter for favorable resolution. This business “divorce” was not remotely easy. However, based in part on EmergeCounsel’s work, my company is much healthier and I am much happier.

Helped Me Protect My Brand

I am launching a unique fashion accessory brand, and I needed an attorney to help me make sure I was covering my bases. Steve has a strong background in intellectual property (IP) law, and I wanted to make sure that my product was protected in the marketplace.

Steve is also an entrepreneur who has brought products to market, so I feel like he understands the challenges and opportunities that I face with my brand.

He is a great sounding board for all of my IP strategy ideas and general early-stage issues that come up.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:11:09+00:00
I am launching a unique fashion accessory brand, and I needed an attorney to help me make sure I was covering my bases. Steve has a strong background in intellectual property (IP) law, and I wanted to make sure that my product was protected in the marketplace. Steve is also an entrepreneur who has brought products to market, so I feel like he understands the challenges and opportunities that I face with my brand. He is a great sounding board for all of my IP strategy ideas and general early-stage issues that come up.

Friendly and helpful

Steve was very knowledgable, helpful and thoughtful throughout the process of establishing my company, and with helping with employment issues at a prior one. It was a great pleasure to work with Steve.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:11:53+00:00
Steve was very knowledgable, helpful and thoughtful throughout the process of establishing my company, and with helping with employment issues at a prior one. It was a great pleasure to work with Steve.

Has deep knowledge, efficient

Steve helped me with a trademark renewal and created some contracts for me. He was great to work with and excellent at understanding exactly what I needed. He was very efficient, getting to the point quickly. I also had a lot of questions that Steve generally does not get asked, but he was quick to answer, his depth of knowledge is exceptional.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:12:15+00:00
Steve helped me with a trademark renewal and created some contracts for me. He was great to work with and excellent at understanding exactly what I needed. He was very efficient, getting to the point quickly. I also had a lot of questions that Steve generally does not get asked, but he was quick to answer, his depth of knowledge is exceptional.

Review for Steven Weigler, IP Attorney

I was very lucky to discover Steven Weigler was an attorney with IP experience right at the moment I needed one to file a series of trademarks. He provided excellent advice, was very responsive to my questions, and everything went very smoothly.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:12:41+00:00
I was very lucky to discover Steven Weigler was an attorney with IP experience right at the moment I needed one to file a series of trademarks. He provided excellent advice, was very responsive to my questions, and everything went very smoothly.

Transparent, direct, and helpful. What more could you ask for?

Steve the ideal attorney. He takes time to understand your business, doesn't try to suck you dry of every penny you own, gets the big picture, and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:14:42+00:00
Steve the ideal attorney. He takes time to understand your business, doesn't try to suck you dry of every penny you own, gets the big picture, and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

Great results

I hired Steve Weigler for a trade mark issue that had the potential to turn into a big legal hassle. He handled everything in a way that achieved what we needed, while at the same time coming up with solutions that persuaded our adversary to take a route that was good for everybody. Steve did every single task exactly how and when he said he would, and was well prepared for every meeting we had. He has helped us with a couple other issues, since concluding our Trademark issue, and always seems to use the proper amount of toughness combined with common sense to get things resolved in a cost effective way. We've been extremely happy with Steve and will continue to use him as business needs arise in the future.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:15:07+00:00
I hired Steve Weigler for a trade mark issue that had the potential to turn into a big legal hassle. He handled everything in a way that achieved what we needed, while at the same time coming up with solutions that persuaded our adversary to take a route that was good for everybody. Steve did every single task exactly how and when he said he would, and was well prepared for every meeting we had. He has helped us with a couple other issues, since concluding our Trademark issue, and always seems to use the proper amount of toughness combined with common sense to get things resolved in a cost effective way. We've been extremely happy with Steve and will continue to use him as business needs arise in the future.

Experienced and knowledgable attorney – A+

Steven always strategizes with our company to figure out the most cost effective way to garner as much market space we can with our trademarks. He was successful getting TM's granted where others had failed. Steven takes into account our marketing and patents already granted to present successful arguments to the examiner. Highly experienced and knowledgeable - hence highly recommended by us!
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:19:31+00:00
Steven always strategizes with our company to figure out the most cost effective way to garner as much market space we can with our trademarks. He was successful getting TM's granted where others had failed. Steven takes into account our marketing and patents already granted to present successful arguments to the examiner. Highly experienced and knowledgeable - hence highly recommended by us!

Thoughtful, personable, a pleasure to work with

Steven helped me protect my intellectual property and rights when I had to sign an Intellectual Property Agreement a year into my new job. He wrote a creative, accurate, and effective addendum to the contract that met my needs and will protect me now and in the future. My employer also found it to be satisfactory. I would certainly recommend Steven and use his services again if needed.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:22:01+00:00
Steven helped me protect my intellectual property and rights when I had to sign an Intellectual Property Agreement a year into my new job. He wrote a creative, accurate, and effective addendum to the contract that met my needs and will protect me now and in the future. My employer also found it to be satisfactory. I would certainly recommend Steven and use his services again if needed.

Business establishment and contract work

Steven worked with me to establish my LLC and develop contracts. He has also reviewed client contracts. He does an excellent job, experienced, attentive, responsive, and takes time to understand the particular business and how to develop and or review the contract. His understanding of contract law along with the personal experience of running a startup combine to be very helpful for me in getting my business off the ground and working through client contracts.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:22:53+00:00
Steven worked with me to establish my LLC and develop contracts. He has also reviewed client contracts. He does an excellent job, experienced, attentive, responsive, and takes time to understand the particular business and how to develop and or review the contract. His understanding of contract law along with the personal experience of running a startup combine to be very helpful for me in getting my business off the ground and working through client contracts.

An out of the box thinker with high integrity

Steven has helped me legally defend my Intellectual Property rights with ease and professionalism. He acts on my behalf in a timely manner and takes personal interest into my individual business short term and long term needs. On our first meeting he was already brainstorming on how to grow my business and which aspects should be the primary focus at the moment and which ones could wait. I felt a huge sense of relief as my stress level went from high to almost zero and creative solutions became evident and achievable. His years of acute observation and legal achievements provide an unique advantage to other lawyers. I completely endorse Steven is an attorney with the highest integrity and moral ethics. His optimism and clear headed ability to communicate to all those legally involved make it a win in my book. Steven does what is necessary and will not nickel and dime you. The business of IP can be cloudy and complicated. Steven makes sure you understand what direction he is taking and supports a collaborative working environment.
EmergeCounsel
2018-04-24T20:26:23+00:00
Steven has helped me legally defend my Intellectual Property rights with ease and professionalism. He acts on my behalf in a timely manner and takes personal interest into my individual business short term and long term needs. On our first meeting he was already brainstorming on how to grow my business and which aspects should be the primary focus at the moment and which ones could wait. I felt a huge sense of relief as my stress level went from high to almost zero and creative solutions became evident and achievable. His years of acute observation and legal achievements provide an unique advantage to other lawyers. I completely endorse Steven is an attorney with the highest integrity and moral ethics. His optimism and clear headed ability to communicate to all those legally involved make it a win in my book. Steven does what is necessary and will not nickel and dime you. The business of IP can be cloudy and complicated. Steven makes sure you understand what direction he is taking and supports a collaborative working environment.
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