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    Jacobs Counsel

    For those building
    what’s next.

    A boutique law firm for ambitious businesses and the people behind them.

    We advise clients across industries, with particular experience in gaming, sports, and entertainment. We help businesses, athletes, and creators negotiate contracts, close deals, and protect their brands.

    Jamee Ganal, Executive Assistant

    Meet the team

    You work directly with the attorney responsible for your matter. Our operations team coordinates intake, follow-up, and billing.

    Legal team

    Outside counsel for growing companies.

    You have a consistent attorney to call as priorities change. We agree on scope and fees up front and work with your team by email, in Slack, or through the tools you already use.

    • Commercial agreements

      Customer and vendor contracts, distribution deals, and partnerships.

    • Company decisions

      Board approvals, changes in ownership, and agreements with employees and contractors.

    • Product and regulatory questions

      Product launches, gaming promotions, and licensing questions.

    Our work

    • Gaming & Betting

      We assess games, sweepstakes, and betting products before launch, write 50-state legal opinions, and help operators work through licensing, payments, and app-store reviews.

    • Sports & Athletes

      We review school revenue-share and NIL offers, negotiate endorsements and agency agreements, and help athletes set up and run their own businesses.

    • Entertainment & Creators

      We draft and negotiate talent, sponsorship, and content licensing deals. We work through who owns the content, where it can be used, and how the people who made it get paid.

    Client perspective

    Drew and his team were instrumental in setting up the foundational policies of our business.

    Gene Williams, Founder, Athletes Untapped

    As an entrepreneur building my own business, I am grateful to have Drew as my trusted legal counsel. His work is prompt, thorough, professional, and relatable.

    Carley Horan, Entrepreneur

    Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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    How we get started

    1. Tell us what you need

      Share what you’re working on, where it’s based, and any deadlines.

    2. We check fit and conflicts

      If we can help, we’ll tell you who would handle the work, what we’d do, and how we’d charge.

    3. We agree on the work

      Once the engagement agreement is signed, your attorney starts the agreed work.

    Resources

    • Gaming Compliance 101

      Understand skill, chance, sweepstakes and the compliance questions behind a gaming launch.

      Get free guide

    • NIL and Revenue Sharing Guide

      Understand school payments, outside NIL deals and the contract questions that affect an athlete’s earnings.

      Get free guide

    • The Startup Legal Playbook

      Compare legal support models and prepare your growing company for contracts, funding and recurring legal work.

      Get free guide

    Before you reach out

    How are legal fees set?

    For a defined project, we may quote a fixed fee. Ongoing work can be billed hourly, on a monthly retainer, or a mix of the two. We agree in writing on what’s covered and how you’ll be charged.

    How much does an attorney consultation cost?

    A 30-minute strategy session with Drew costs $350 and is subject to a conflict check. That fee covers the consultation. We price any ongoing work separately.

    Can I hire you for one project?

    Yes. We take on defined projects such as reviewing a contract or advising on a launch. We also serve as ongoing outside counsel for clients with recurring legal work.

    What should I have ready before reaching out?

    A brief summary and the state involved are enough to start. Have the names of the people or companies involved and the exact date of any deadline handy. Save confidential details and documents until we confirm representation in writing.