From a first brand deal to ongoing partnerships, we help creators work through contracts, payment, content rights and the agreements behind a growing business.
By Drew Jacobs, Esq. — Founder, Jacobs Counsel LLC
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Start with a complimentary 15-minute fit-and-intake call with Jamee (no legal advice), or a paid 30-minute attorney strategy session with Drew ($350).
A deal can affect more than the next post. We help you understand the commitments, decide what matters and work through the terms with the other side.
Agree on what you'll deliver, when payment is due and what happens if the campaign changes.
Contract review and negotiation covering deliverables, approvals, payment schedules, cancellation, exclusivity and advertising disclosures.
Set the boundaries on where, how and how long a brand can use your content, name or image.
Content licensing, paid-advertising usage, repurposing rights, ownership provisions, royalties and revenue-sharing terms.
Understand commissions, control over opportunities and exit terms before signing with a manager, agency, network or platform.
Talent and management agreements, network arrangements, platform terms, accounting, exclusivity and obligations after the relationship ends.
If a payment is overdue, content is reused beyond the agreed terms, or you receive a copyright claim, start with the records and the agreement.
Contract and rights review, copyright-registration strategy, takedown or counter-notice assessment, negotiation and coordination with litigation counsel where needed.
Drew works with creators, athletes and growing businesses. Caitlin advises on talent agreements, brand rights and sports and entertainment transactions. We identify the attorney responsible for your matter when we agree on the engagement.
Andrew R. Jacobs, Esq.Founder & Managing AttorneyDrew founded Jacobs Counsel and advises businesses, athletes, and creators. He is admitted in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.View profile 
Caitlin HannibalOf CounselCaitlin advises athletes, sports and media companies, and founders. She is admitted in New York and is a WNBPA Certified Player Agent.View profile A single brand agreement and ongoing support for a creator's business call for different arrangements. We agree on the work, responsible attorney, timing and fees in writing.
A clearly scoped agreement review, negotiation or licensing project may be quoted at a fixed fee. The proposal identifies the agreement or issue and the drafting, review, negotiation and follow-up included.
Recurring advice or matters with an evolving scope may be billed hourly, on a retainer, or through a hybrid arrangement.
Filing fees, third-party costs and work outside the agreed scope are addressed in the proposal.
Explore ongoing outside counselTell us who you're working with, what you've been asked to sign or deliver, and any signing or posting deadline. Let us know whether there is already a draft agreement. Identify the parties first for conflict review, and wait for the firm's instructions before sending confidential documents.
Tell us what you needLearn how copyright, trademarks, licensing and brand deals affect the business behind your content.
Choose a complimentary 15-minute fit-and-intake call with Jamee (no legal advice) or a paid 30-minute attorney strategy session with Drew ($350).
