New York City Premier Boutique Law Firm
RAMSEY TAYLOR, PARTNER
Ramsey Taylor has practiced as a business lawyer for more than 20 years, in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He worked at large firms, small boutique firms, an energy company, and two start-ups - including one back during the original dot com revolution. He has handled almost every aspect of the business and contracting cycle and has supported shareholders, Boards and management. He enjoys working directly with clients and watching them succeed and grow their businesses. Whether the client needs general counsel services, start-up advice, legal representation and assistance in an international deal, or strategic tax advice,
Ramsey obtained his Juris Doctorate from the College of William and Mary in 1996 and a Masters in Laws in Taxation from New York University. He is admitted to practice law in New York and Washington D.C. He has lived and practiced law in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ramsey supports Cavalier Rescue USA by fostering rescue dogs and donating 1% of all firm profits to the organization (you can donate at the bottom of the page). In his free time Ramsey reads lots of Science Fiction and can be found with his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Central Park.
JOE WAALA, Partner
Joe Waala, an experienced business attorney, has broad and deep expertise in M&A, energy transactions and other commercial matters. He currently advises startups and mature businesses across industries, and has negotiated and documented countless commercial agreements. He focused on tax and corporate law and later commercial transactions at large, international law firms such as BakerHostetler and King & Spalding, before working in-house for two publicly-traded, Fortune 500 energy companies and later starting his own firm. He brings a wealth of experience representing businesses in strategic matters and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Joe is an honors graduate of both Georgetown Law and Brockport College, and is admitted to practice law in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. He gives back to the community by providing pro bono legal services through Philly VIP and volunteering through other aid organizations. When Joe is not working, you can usually find him traveling, exploring Philly, biking, and watching his beloved Eagles lose football games.
Kurt Hendricksen, Associate
Kurt Hendricksen has built a corporate legal background focusing on M&A, general corporate law, and employment law. He is committed to helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges with practical and strategic solutions. Before entering the legal field, Kurt built a diverse career as a multi-instrumentalist musician and audio engin
Kurt Hendricksen has built a corporate legal background focusing on M&A, general corporate law, and employment law. He is committed to helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges with practical and strategic solutions. Before entering the legal field, Kurt built a diverse career as a multi-instrumentalist musician and audio engineer, working in recording studios and concert venues across New York City and New Jersey. As a producer and engineer, he spent years helping artists bring their creative visions to life — an experience that now fuels his passion for working with businesses, founders, and creators to help them achieve their goals for their companies and products. In addition to his work in the music industry, Kurt worked as an electrician, gaining hands-on experience in the trades. His firsthand understanding of both creative and technical fields allows him to approach legal issues with a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset.
Kurt received his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. Outside the office, he enjoys playing guitar, writing songs, and exploring NYC. He’s also an avid outdoorsman who spends his free time surfing on the Jersey Shore, snowboarding and skiing the East Coast, and fly fishing.