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By [Drew Jacobs, Esq.](/about#drew) — Founder, [Jacobs Counsel LLC](/about) Last reviewed: May 2026 ## Where to Find Us in Cincinnati Address 127 Willow Ave., Floor 2 Cincinnati, OH 45215 Email [intake@jacobscounsellaw.com](mailto:intake@jacobscounsellaw.com) [Book a 15-Minute Case Assessment](/book-consultation) ### What Ohio Clients Bring Us - → **NIL Contracts:** Endorsement deals for Ohio State and other OH athletes - → **Entertainment Law:** Contracts for Ohio-based creators and influencers - → **Trademark Protection:** Federal trademark filing for Ohio businesses - → **Business Formation:** LLC and corporate structures for Ohio startups - → **Gaming Compliance:** Ohio gaming law and sports betting counsel - → **Outside Counsel:** Hourly, retainer, or hybrid counsel for Ohio companies ## Counsel Serving All of Ohio The three C's and everything between them, plus Northern Kentucky across the river: Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Dayton Toledo Akron Hamilton County Franklin County ## How We Serve Ohio Clients by Practice Area ### Gaming Law & Compliance Advising on Ohio's recently launched sports betting market and skill-game regulations. We provide licensing support, compliance programs, and regulatory strategy for operators and platforms navigating the Ohio Casino Control Commission's framework. ### Startup Counsel Cincinnati's startup ecosystem—anchored by accelerators like Cintrifuse—is producing companies across fintech, healthtech, and SaaS. We handle formation, founder agreements, investor docs, and ongoing outside counsel. Recurring work may be hourly, on a monthly retainer, or hybrid; defined projects may use a fixed fee when scope and assumptions are clear. ### NIL & Sports Law Representing athletes at Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier, and other Ohio programs on endorsement deals, collective agreements, and compliance. Ohio's Division I landscape generates massive NIL activity, and we negotiate contracts that protect athletes' interests. ### Entertainment & Creator Rights Contract negotiation and intellectual property protection for Ohio-based creators, influencers, and media talent. From content licensing to talent agreements, we help creators monetize and protect their work. ### Estate Planning (via Legacy Counsel) Wills, trusts, and asset protection for Cincinnati professionals and Ohio families are handled through our sister practice, [Legacy Counsel by Jacobs Counsel](https://jacobslegacycounsel.com)—same founder, same fixed-fee model, tailored to Ohio's estate laws. ### Brand & Trademark Protection Federal trademark registration and brand enforcement for Ohio businesses and personal brands. We protect your intellectual property from day one through nationwide monitoring and enforcement. ### Business Transactions Contract drafting, deal structuring, and commercial agreements for Ohio businesses. We handle vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and corporate transactions across Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. ### Hospitality & Licensing Liquor licensing, regulatory compliance, and operational legal support for Ohio's hospitality industry. We guide restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues through Ohio's licensing requirements. AI-Native Advantage Jacobs Counsel is an AI-native firm. We use modern, attorney-supervised workflows to work efficiently while matching the fee structure to the engagement. Recurring work may be hourly, retainer-based, or hybrid; defined projects may use a fixed fee. [Learn how we work](/ai-native-law-firm) ## Legal Counsel for Ohio's Athletes, Startups, Creators, and Gaming Industry Ohio has quietly become one of the most important states in the country for sports, gaming, and entrepreneurship. With major Division I programs generating significant NIL activity, a rapidly expanding legal gaming market, and startup ecosystems growing in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio businesses and individuals need legal counsel that understands both the local regulatory environment and the national picture. Jacobs Counsel's Cincinnati office brings that perspective to Ohio clients across industries. ### Gaming Counsel in Ohio Ohio launched legal sports betting in January 2023, creating significant opportunities and compliance requirements for operators, technology providers, and ancillary gaming businesses. The Ohio Casino Control Commission oversees the state's regulatory framework, and companies entering or operating in the Ohio market need counsel that can navigate licensing applications, compliance programs, and the ongoing regulatory obligations that come with operating in a newly regulated state. Jacobs Counsel serves as gaming counsel for operators and platforms nationwide, with particular depth in understanding how Ohio's framework interacts with multi-state operations. ### Startup Counsel in Cincinnati Cincinnati's startup ecosystem, anchored by accelerators like Cintrifuse and a growing venture capital community, has produced companies across fintech, healthtech, consumer products, and SaaS. As a startup attorney serving Cincinnati, Jacobs Counsel handles the full lifecycle of early-stage legal needs: entity formation and structuring, founder agreements, investor documentation, employment and IP assignment agreements, and ongoing outside counsel relationships. Recurring work may be hourly, on a monthly retainer, or hybrid; defined projects may use a fixed fee when scope and assumptions are clear. ### Sports and NIL Counsel in Ohio Ohio is home to some of the most competitive athletic programs in the country. Ohio State University alone generates massive NIL endorsement activity, and student-athletes at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier, Kent State, and dozens of other programs are increasingly attracting brand partnerships. As sports counsel serving Ohio, we negotiate NIL endorsement contracts, reviews collective participation agreements, and helps athletes understand their rights under Ohio's NIL legislation. Our team draws on firsthand experience as a Division I athlete and former NFLPA-certified agent, so athletes get counsel that understands the competitive landscape. ### Estate Planning in Cincinnati (via Legacy Counsel) For Cincinnati professionals, business owners, and Ohio families with assets across multiple states, estate planning is handled through our sister practice, [Legacy Counsel by Jacobs Counsel](https://jacobslegacycounsel.com)—same founder, same fixed-fee model, dedicated legacy focus. 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