Galia Aharoni Schmidt

Galia Aharoni Schmidt is a business lawyer and partner at Aharoni Business Law, PC, who advises small business owners on legal issues affecting operations, growth, and risk. Her practice includes business law, employment law, and intellectual property. She has particular experience with business formation, independent contractor classification, and liability reduction. She works with clients to evaluate business health, identify potential exposure, and create practical legal strategies designed around their operations and goals.

Galia earned her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law, where she completed a certificate in environmental law and developed a sub-focus in intellectual property. Her legal education supported later work involving business, employment, technology, and intellectual property matters. She is licensed to practice law in California and Louisiana and has built a career centered on helping small businesses manage legal responsibilities and protect personal and business assets.

Galia previously practiced at private law firms in New Orleans and Oakland and worked as a business development attorney for a large legal publisher in Northern California. She was a founding partner of a Bay Area business law firm before establishing her current practice. Her work includes advising clients on company formation, employment concerns, intellectual property protection, independent contractor issues, contracts, and strategies for reducing legal risk.

Galia Aharoni Schmidt is the founding partner of Aharoni Business Law, PC and regularly writes and speaks on legal and business topics. She is a published author on intellectual property issues and presents to organizations across California and nationally. Her speaking topics include business law, employment law, and technology. She continues to help entrepreneurs understand legal requirements, strengthen business structures, and address potential liabilities before they develop into larger disputes. Her approach emphasizes proactive planning, education, and practical business guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Aharoni Business Law, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Louisiana

Education

• Tulane University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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