Clifford R. Ennico
Law Offices of Clifford R. Ennico
I am widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the legal and tax challenges faced by entrepreneurs and privately-owned businesses in America.
Originally from Yonkers, New York, I gained prominence as the host of MoneyHunt, a dynamic reality TV show for entrepreneurs that was broadcast on PBS across the country from 1994 to 2003. My weekly syndicated newspaper column, Succeeding in Your Business, often referred to as the “Ann Landers of the business world,” is featured in numerous major newspapers and business websites across North America (www.succeedinginyourbusiness.com). Additionally, I run a small business legal channel on YouTube and regularly contribute to Entrepreneur and other small business publications.
I have authored several books on entrepreneurship and small business management, including Small Business Survival Guide (Adams Media, $12.95) and The eBay Tax and Legal Answer Book (AMACOM, $19.95). I frequently speak across the country on the legal and tax issues that early stage startups encounter (www.succeedinginyourbusiness.com). My latest book, The Crowdfunding Handbook (AMACOM, $19.95), offers guidance to small businesses and early stage companies on the advantages and challenges of initiating a crowdfunded securities offering under Title III of the federal Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012. I am also currently working on a book about the influence of technology on the capital raising process for technology startups.
In my legal career, I have represented over 15,000 entrepreneurial companies and small businesses over the past 45 years. Previously associated with the New York City law firms of Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Thacher Proffitt & Wood, I now run my own small business law practice in Fairfield, Connecticut.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Connecticut
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
- ID Number: 402179
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 1723162
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Adjunct Professor
- Ernest C. Trefz Graduate School of Business at the University of Bridgeport
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- Writer and Host of Small Business Seminars
- Entrepreneur Magazine
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- Small Business Attorney
- Law Offices of Clifford R. Ennico
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- Adjunct Professor
- Norwalk Community College
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- Founder
- Biennix Corporation / LegalCareer.com
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- Host of MoneyHunt Television Show
- Public Broadcasting Service
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- Wall Street Lawyer
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher | Thacher Proffitt & Wood | GE Capital
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- Crime Reporter
- The Herald Statesman (now The Journal News)
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- Vanderbilt University Law School
- J.D. (1980)
- Activities: Articles Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review
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- Dartmouth College
- B.A. (1975) | History and Philosophy
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: The Daily Dartmouth (college newspaper), staff 1971-1975, Arts and Entertainment Editor 1974-1975; WDCR/WFRD (college radio station), classical and jazz announcer and concert reviewer 1971-1975, hosted "The Noon Hour" talk show 1974-1975; Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity 1973-1975; Daniel Webster Legal Society 1974-1975; Dartmouth Winter Carnival Council 1971-1972; foreign study at University of Edinburgh (Scotland, UK), fall 1973.
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- New York State Bar Association
- Member
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- Connecticut Bar Association
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- Fairfield County Bar Association
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- Advising eBusinesses
- Thomson/West
- Advising Small Businesses
- Thomson/West
- Basic Legal Forms with Commentary
- Thomson/West
- Basic Legal Transactions
- Thomson/West
- Business Corporation Law (BCL) and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL) volumes of West’s McKinneys Forms
- Thomson/West
- MoneyHunt Small Business Challenge
- Host
- MoneyHunt Television Show
- Host from 1994 to 2003
- Sales and Marketing Success
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- Keynote, Seller’s Conference of Online Entrepreneurs
- Keynote, Internet Retailers’ Conference and Exhibition (IRCE)
- Website
- Law Offices of Clifford R. Ennico Website
"Your Business Elevator Pitch: How to Sell Your Business Plan to Potential Investors"
You have a business that needs money. You step on an elevator and find yourself standing next to someone who could invest in your company. You have exactly 30 seconds...
"What to Consider When Selling a Small Business"
"What to Consider When Selling a Small Business" March 2, 2021 SCORE Mentors Fairfield County fairfieldcounty.score.org If you’re thinking about selling a business or practice, you have lots of questions....
"Buying a Small Business: What You Need to Know"
"Buying a Small Business: What You Need to Know" February 9, 2021 Find Your Customers, Size Up Your Competition, Assess Your Personal Resources, Identify Risks and Protect Your Business Against...
Preparing for the 'New Normal': 5 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do Now to Survive the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we live our lives and the way we do business. Some of these changes will be permanent, and to thrive going forward businesses will...
Starting a Business From Scratch: The Five Essential Steps
July 23, 2020 @ SCORE Fairfield In this webinar, Cliff provides an overview to starting a business including: * Find Your Customers * Size Up Your Competition * Assess Your...
Bankruptcy Basics for Small Business: Is Reorganization Under the New Subchapter V Right for You?
In 2019 Congress made it easier for small businesses to reorganize their debts with creditors without having to go through a full-blown Chapter 11 proceeding. This program discusses the new...
How Small Business Can Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caught a lot of people off guard. But make no mistake - small business will bear the brunt of the fallout from "social distancing" and government-mandated...
Working From a Home Office When You're Social Distancing - A SCORE Webinar
Many business owners are working from home due to the COVID-19 virus, but everyone dreams of working from home someday - to eliminate a horrible commute, cut overhead expenses or...
"Buying A Franchise: Is It Right for You?" - by Cliff Ennico
Webinar presented by SCORE Fairfield County
