We are a boutique New York law firm specializing in providing legal and business management services to entrepreneurs, creative professionals, startups and small businesses. Our mission is to enable artists, inventors and founders to focus their valuable time on what they love most – creating. We handle all legal and business issues related to monetizing your ideas and entrepreneurship.
We understand the unique needs and concerns of creators and startups because we are artists and entrepreneurs ourselves. Whether you're an app developer, a songwriter, or making and selling the "next big thing," your business relies on pragmatic planning and operation. When the need arises you will also want strategic problem solvers in your corner.
Brett Smith Law takes a holistic, business-first approach to negotiation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. We work with you to anticipate and plan for contingencies that will inevitably come up with your vendors, service providers and customers. We specialize in helping you not just close deals, but execute on them once the papers are signed.
Business Name Search
Entity Choice and Formation
Tax ID
Operating Agreement
Initial Bylaws
Monetize Intellectual Property
Copyright and Trademark
Licensing Agreements
Music, Film, TV, Software Agreements
Branding and Marketing
Negotiate and Draft Agreements
Strategic Planning
Resolve Disputes
Corporate Governance
Operations Management
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