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Steven S.
Steven Stark has more than 35 years of experience in business and commercial law representing start-ups as well as large and small companies spanning a wide variety of industries. Steven has provided winning strategies, valuable advice, and highly effective counsel on legal issues in the areas of Business Entity Formation and Organization, Drafting Key Business Contracts, Trademark and Copyright Registration, Independent Contractor Relationships, and Website Compliance, including Terms and Privacy Policies. Steven has also served as General Counsel for companies providing software development, financial services, digital marketing, and eCommerce platforms. Steven’s tactical business and client focused approach to drafting contracts, polices and corporate documents results in favorable outcomes at a fraction of the typical legal cost to his clients. Steven received his Juris Doctor degree at New York Law School and his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Hofstra University.
"Steve was available immediately, even for a call I booked the night before. He was personable, patient, and took the time to explain terms in plain language without making me feel rushed. He also flagged additional considerations I hadn't thought to ask about. The changes he proposed to my client agreement were fair and reflected balanced protections for both sides, the client and me as the consultant. Legal services aren't exactly at the top of most people's wish lists, but I couldn't be happier that I hired Steve. Highly recommend."
Rhea d.
Rhea de Aenlle is a business-savvy attorney with extensive experience in Privacy & Data Security (CIPP/US, CIPP/E), GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Contracts. She has over 25 years of legal experience as an in-house counsel, AM Law 100 firm associate, and a solo practice attorney. Rhea works with start-up and midsize technology companies.
"Rhea is very knowledgable, quick, and provides great communication."
Michael S.
I began my career at "big law" firms, worked in-house for 14 years, and now have my own practice, providing big law quality at small firm rates. My practice focuses on strategic and commercial transactions, including M&A, preferred stock and common stock offerings, asset purchases and sales, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, stock option plans, master services agreements and SOWs, software development and license agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, employment and consulting agreements. I also manage corporate governance, advise boards and executives, and act as outside general counsel. I represent clients across the country and around the world.
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April 14, 2023
Sonya A.
Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Preparation of Wills, Trial Practice, Estate Administration, Trusts, and Estate Planning. Strong legal professional with a Juris Doctorate focused in Law from Howard University School of Law.
April 14, 2023
Karen M.
Karen V. Mills is the founding member of the woman-owned boutique law firm Mills Law, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in contracts, corporate transactional and business law.
April 17, 2023
Andrew M.
Business Venture Law: Andrew Moore, Esq. focuses on solving modern business problems with common sense at affordable rates.
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Graphic Design Agreement
California
Is it necessary to have a written agreement for a graphic design project?
I am a freelance graphic designer and recently I had a client who requested a logo design for their business. We discussed the project details verbally, but I didn't have a written agreement in place. Now that the project is complete, the client is refusing to pay and claiming they are not satisfied with the final design. I'm wondering if having a written agreement in place would have protected me in this situation and if it is necessary for future graphic design projects to avoid similar disputes.
Dawn K.
I always recommend a signed agreement that covers the basics of "Q-TIPS"- this is for educational purposes only, by the way. The 1. Quantity 1 logo- plus, I would add the number of revisions under the agreement, because creative work often needs tweaks and you will be unprofitable when there are hours involved in 6 revisions when you only said 2. Time of Performance- 2 weeks? a month? 6 months? when will the project be done? When will payment be due? 3. Identity of the parties (pretty self-explanatory)4. Price (not your estimate, a contracted price) and 5. Subject matter. Not "logo" but an actual description with the colors, fonts, ideas. Finally, I would encourage project management software, like Trello, or Monday, or Asana, or whatever to track the phases of the project and the critical places the client must sign off on the design or document carefully the requests for revision. In a creative space, like graphic design, the final like or dislike can be subjective. You were hired to create a brand and an identity into a logo- and you didn't get paid. Based on the agreement, this is potentially small claims to enforce a verbal agreement.
Graphic Design
Freelance Contract
California
What are the key clauses that should be included in a freelance contract to protect both parties involved?
I have recently started working as a freelance graphic designer and have been approached by a client to work on a project. While I have some experience in freelancing, I have never drafted a freelance contract before and want to ensure that both myself and the client are protected. I would like to know what key clauses should be included in the contract to clearly outline the scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and any other important provisions that will help establish a fair and mutually beneficial agreement.
Dolan W.
Hello and welcome to contractscounsel.com! I've drafted plenty of these kinds of contracts so I know what you need to look for. A freelance contract doesn’t have to be super formal, just clear enough to protect both you and your client. You can start with the basics and outline exactly what you’re doing (the scope of work) and what the deliverables are, along with deadlines and how many revisions you’ll include. This avoids the dreaded “scope creep.” As a lawyer, I often have these similar issues because we're essentially freelance, too! Next, lock in your payment terms. Be clear about your rate, when you’ll get paid, and whether you want a deposit upfront. Include something about late fees too, so you’re not stuck chasing invoices forever. Since you’re a graphic designer, cover intellectual property. Decide if the client owns the final work after full payment or if you’re just licensing it to them. Also, say whether you can use the work in your portfolio. In my experience, giving them the work as their own copyright while giving you a license to use it in your portfolio and having Confidentiality is important and then a clause about what happens if a party doesn't pay is smart, too. We draft these kinds of agreements and the last thing you want is unclear instructions on things like this so it'll be worth every penny to post a job right here! Best of luck!
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