Verified formation attorney directory
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Compare 35,545 bar-verified formation attorneys across the United States, cross-referenced with state bar records. Every profile shows license status, years in practice, and authentic client reviews. Contacting any attorney on LawyersListed is always free.
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About this directory
Choose a formation attorney with the same diligence you’d apply to any senior professional.
Every formation attorney listed in our directory has been cross-checked against state bar records — license number, admission date, practice areas, and any disciplinary history are surfaced on the profile, never hidden. The state with the largest population of formation attorneys is New York, but you can drill into any U.S. jurisdiction below.
LawyersListed is editorially independent from the attorneys we list. Search rankings, ratings, and review screening are not influenced by advertising spend. Featured placements are clearly disclosed, and we never collect a referral fee out of your attorney's retainer.
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About this area of law
What formation lawyers do
Formation attorneys handle the full range of legal matters that fall within formation. They represent individual and business clients from the first phone call through filings, hearings, negotiation, and — when the matter doesn’t settle — trial and appeal.
Editorial ranking
Top-rated formation attorneys

Carlo A. LaMonica
Pennsylvania
5.0· 134 reviews
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Joel R. Spivack
New Jersey
5.0· 65 reviews
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Kate Mesic
Florida
5.0· 60 reviews
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Ramesh Khurana
Maryland
5.0· 58 reviews
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Robert Craig Thrift, Jr.
Georgia
5.0· 48 reviews
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Marianna Schwartsman
New York
5.0· 48 reviews
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John Wallace Crow II
Tennessee
5.0· 48 reviews
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Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale Esquire
Pennsylvania
5.0· 47 reviews
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Guy W. Bluff
New Mexico
5.0· 46 reviews
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Gigio Koshy Ninan
New York
5.0· 40 reviews
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Nathan T. Natori
Hawaii
5.0· 36 reviews
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Kristen LaFreniere
Texas
5.0· 31 reviews
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Todd A Flubacher
Delaware
5.0· 31 reviews
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Bradley R. Waugh
Ohio
5.0· 30 reviews
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Steven John Lewicky
Maryland
5.0· 30 reviews
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about formation lawyers
How do I find a verified formation attorney?
Use the search above to filter formation attorneys by state, city, language, and consultation fee. Every listing on LawyersListed is cross-referenced with the relevant state bar — license number, admission date, and disciplinary status are surfaced on the profile, not buried.
Is it free to contact a formation lawyer here?
Yes. Browsing profiles, reading authentic reviews, sending a first message, and asking a public legal question are always free. You only pay if you choose to book a paid private consultation — and the fee is displayed up front before you confirm.
How is a formation attorney usually paid?
It depends on the matter. Most formation attorneys bill hourly, on a flat-fee basis for defined work, or on retainer for ongoing matters. Every LawyersListed profile lists the consultation fee up front; the long-term fee structure is something to ask about during that consultation.
How long does it take to book a formation consultation?
Most active attorneys publish a live calendar with same-week openings; many show same-day availability for urgent matters. Payment is held in escrow until the consultation completes, so funds release only after you’ve met with counsel.
What should I bring to a formation consultation?
A short written summary of what happened (dates, parties, dollar amounts), copies of every document you already have (contracts, letters, photographs, medical records — whatever applies), and three concrete questions: How have you handled a matter like mine? What is the realistic range of outcomes? What will this cost end to end?
Does LawyersListed take a referral fee from my formation attorney?
No. We never collect a referral fee or a percentage of an attorney’s retainer. Attorneys pay LawyersListed a flat platform fee for premium features; that arrangement is fully separate from any fee you pay your attorney for legal services.
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