We Help Creators Build Strong Businesses
Every Business Deserves Clear, Actionable Advice
We help ambitious creatives feel less anxious about legal stuff so that they can grow faster and not get sidelined by hidden problems.
Our Process
step 1
Talk to us
By knowing where you’re headed, we can help you make a plan to get there.
step 2
Create a plan
We can help you understand the legal issues involved with starting and growing your business.
step 3
Choose a service
Learn more about the services that we offer and decide where you wish to begin.
step 4
Get to work
Work with us to build your solid legal foundation – without the stress.
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There are so many unknowns when buying and selling real estate that having a top-notch legal team on my side to protect me is essential. There is literally no way I could do the business I do without my relationship with Counsel for Creators.
From the Blog
The Creative Lawyer Movement – A Better Way for Lawyers to Serve Creative Clients
Over the last decade, the creative industry has blown up, fueled by advances in technology and social media. More and more people choose to take control of their creativity, lives, and finances by starting their creative businesses. This doesn't just represent a shift...
Why Every Creative Business in California Needs a Registered Agent
A registered agent helps you level up as a business owner. If you're a creative business owner in California—running a design studio, production company, or tech startup—you're probably laser-focused on building your brand and connecting with your audience. But...
Creator’s Legal Roadmap: A Guide For Creative Entrepreneurs
The Creators' Legal Roadmap turns the legal stuff from a source of stress into a source of strength. Many business owners find it easy to engage with the creative side of their business. But when it comes to the legal stuff, it gets a little more complicated. The...
Trademark Supplemental Register [Updated 2024]
The trademark Supplemental Register provides a place for trademarks denied registration on the Principal Register for various reasons. While a federal trademark registration on the Supplemental Register does not provide all of the benefits of a federal trademark...
Tuition Payments Must Be Made In Business
Building a business means traveling a hard road. Growth happens, but along the way, challenges arise. You spend money on things and get little return. Mistakes, disappointments, and wrong turns make the whole process messy. This means making "tuition payments" that...
Say Goodbye to Copycats and Hello to Success – Your Guide to Building Creative Assets
Building creative assets should be the first concern of any creative business owner. Independent creative professionals often severely limit themselves by viewing their creations solely as labor. Instead of building creative assets that can continually generate...