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Client-Centric Legal Guidance
Whether advising startups on scalable legal strategies, supporting small and mid-sized businesses through significant transitions, or guiding companies through capital raises and regulatory compliance, Morris is committed to fostering strong, long-term relationships with his clients, acting as both a legal advisor and strategic partner.
Corporate Law
Business Law
Capital Markets & Securities Compliance
Real Estate
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Morris C. Zarif
Founder and Managing Partner | Zarif Law Group P.C.
Morris is the founder and Managing Partner of Zarif Law Group P.C., where he delivers strategic legal solutions to entrepreneurs, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and established companies. With a practice based in the vibrant business landscapes of New York and New Jersey, Morris specializes in corporate law, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, securities compliance, and real estate transactions.
Expertise and Services
Morris’s legal acumen spans a broad spectrum of industries—including life sciences, biotechnology, technology, energy, retail, real estate, and licensing—enabling him to provide tailored advice that aligns with each client’s unique business context. His expertise includes guiding businesses through formation and structuring, managing complex M&A transactions, and handling a wide array of contracts such as NDAs, employment agreements, licensing agreements, and commercial agreements. He also provides capital markets and securities compliance services, including advising companies on private placements, IPOs, and regulatory filings.
In addition to M&A and securities, Morris regularly advises clients on real estate transactions, from residential closings to syndications and joint ventures, ensuring clients’ interests are protected and their investments are structured soundly.
Client-Centric Legal Guidance
Understanding that each business faces its own set of challenges, Morris takes a personalized approach, ensuring that his legal counsel directly supports his clients’ strategic goals and growth. Whether advising startups on scalable legal strategies, supporting small and mid-sized businesses through significant transitions, or guiding companies through capital raises and regulatory compliance, Morris is committed to fostering strong, long-term relationships with his clients, acting as both a legal advisor and strategic partner.
Background and Recognition
Before founding Zarif Law Group P.C., Morris honed his skills at large and medium-sized law firms, managing significant public and private transactions and providing external general counsel services. His career is distinguished by his ability to lead high-stakes negotiations and his commitment to client success, earning him recognition as a "One to Watch" by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in America for consecutive years.
