5 Attorneys For Creative Entrepreneurs
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Whether you need help with your freelance or self employed taxes, are looking to expand your team or need some legal advice about your business - you should seek the help of an attorney that works with creative entrepreneurs.
Having a lawyer that is knowledgeable about the creative process and business ventures available, will be incredibly helpful in maintaining your status as an entrepreneur. They have all of the information necessary to help you get set up, track your income and expenses as well as provide assistance in matters such as creative copyright and legal contracts.
In all, if you’re serious about your business and aim to grow as a creative - adding an attorney on retainer is a smart move.
To get you started, here are 5 attorneys that work with creative entrepreneurs.
5 Attorneys That Work With Creative Entrepreneurs
Annette Stepanian
Annette is a lawyer for entrepreneurs. Her mission is, “I make the law and business easy to understand, practical and dare I say it, even a little fun so you can confidently start and grow your dream business.”
Here are her list of services that she can help you with:
Business Start Up Session
LLC and Corporate Formation
Contract Drafting
Contract Review
Trademark Registration
Legal Consultation
Speaking
Additionally, if you’re unsure about hiring an attorney, Annette offers training and templates to get you set up on your own before taking the jump into a professional legal relationship through her company, Legal BFF. She also has a podcast called Office Talk that is about success, business and law.
If you’re interested in working with Annette, you can visit her website and contact her here.
Brittany Ratelle
The first questions posed by Ratelle on her website is - “Are you ready to get your creative business legally legit?” Sounds about right!
“I’m not a regular lawyer, I’m a cool lawyer” is her slogan and I have to admit - I’m here for it.
She has helped clients in the industries of graphic design, dance and more.
Her service offerings include:
DIY Template Shop - Where you can buy legal templates for your business
Courses: Her Free 1 hour video course of Influencer Marketing & FTC Disclosures
One on One Consults: You can schedule a free 20 min call with her before you decide to move forward and work together.
She also has a podcast called, Law & Wit which gives additional information to creatives about business as well as interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
To schedule your free consultation, visit her website here.
Ticora Davis
Davis runs the Creator’s Law Firm, a legal enterprise for creative entrepreneurs.
She has worked with brands such as Black Enterprise, Dubsado, Honey Book, Rising Tide, VH1 and more.
They work primarily with women entrepreneurs who are building 6 and 7 figure brands.
Here is how she describes her services - “Our trademark services are for small, yet might creative businesses ready to secure their rights to their name, logo, design or phrase.” Additionally, they can help you if you have received a cease and desist or Office Action from the USPTO.
Some benefits of working with the Creator’s Law firm include:
Flat fee pricing
Communication
Trademark Dashboard
One on One legal advice
Based in North Carolina, Davis and her team can assist you anywhere in the United States.
To learn more and get in touch with Davis, you can contact her on her website here.
Alyce Zawacki
If you’re looking for an attorney that specializes in entertainment, intellectual property and small business law then Zawacki is the right fit for you.
Based in Austin, Texas, the firm is geared toward helping creatives. Alyce represents artists and entrepreneurs. The practice focuses on - “risk management and alternative dispute resolution practices such as negotiation and mediation.”
Services include:
Copyright
Business Formation
Trademark
Defamation & Free Speech
Contracts for Creatives
Privacy and Publicity
To start, you can book a free 30 minute consultation with Zawacki. On the call, she will give you some pricing options and ultimately if you both feel it’s the right fit, will get you set up with your personalized legal package.
To learn more about Alyce and see if her services are right for your creative business you can visit her website and contact her here.
Ozelle Martin
The last attorney on our list is Ozelle Martin who runs Cre8tiv Legal.
They are a virtual law firm that focuses on intellectual property and business law.
Services include:
Trademark
Contract Creation & Negotiation
Business Formation
The Cre8tiv Counsel Program
Ozelle is an advocate for creators, entrepreneurs, entertainers, cultivators and athletes.
According to her website, “My passion lies in not only protecting your brand as if it were my own but also empowering you to understand your legal rights.”
To book a consultation, her rates begin at $50 for a 20 minute phone call and a 1 hour legal empowerment call is $350.
Visit her website to learn more and set up your first call.
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Attorneys for creative entrepreneurs can offer more services than simply helping you file your taxes. From incorporation, trademarks, legal fees and contracts - their expertise and insight will allow you to get all the information you need about growing your business.
Each of these 5 attorneys pride themselves on being advocates for creatives. Therefore, if you choose to work with any of the lawyers listed above - you can feel confident knowing that they have your brand’s best interest in mind.
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