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Practice Areas

Services.

Strategic legal counsel for the creator economy.

01 — Contracts

Deal papers, done right.

The paperwork that decides whether a deal protects you or costs you — drafted, reviewed, and negotiated with the specifics your business actually runs on.
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Influencer Agreements

We draft, review, and negotiate the social media contracts that carry real money and real risk — content ownership, payment terms, and usage rights, locked down before you sign anything.

Public Appearances

Stage, podcast, brand activation — every appearance gets a contract built around what you're actually walking into, in person or virtual.

Entertainment Contracts

Music, comedy, reality TV — if your influence is expanding into traditional entertainment, your contracts need to expand with it. We handle the specifics so you can stay focused on the work.

Contract Templates

Attorney-drafted templates for talent management, influencer marketing, and confidentiality agreements — built to scale with your business, not just cover one deal.

02 — Intellectual Property

Own what's yours.

Your name, likeness, and creative work are the assets your income is built on. We register them, license them, and defend them from misuse.
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Trademark Applications

Your name, your logo, your brand — filed, protected, and defended globally, with support through every stage of the registration process.

Copyright Registration

From filing to long-term strategy, we make sure your original content is protected, enforceable, and positioned to hold its value.

Content Licensing

Strategic licensing that keeps you in control of your name, image, and likeness — fair terms negotiated up front, misuse prevented, monetization maximized.

DMCA Takedowns

When your content shows up somewhere it shouldn't, we move fast — removing infringing posts, videos, and sites before they cost you.

03 — Corporate Governance

The business behind the brand.

The structural work that keeps a growing career from collapsing under its own weight — entity formation through outside general counsel.
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Entity Formation

LLC, corporation, or something else entirely — we set up the right structure from day one, so compliance isn't something you're fixing later.

Corporate Documents

Operating agreements, bylaws, joint venture agreements — the paperwork that keeps a growing business running smoothly instead of catching up to itself.

Employment Agreements

Clear roles, clear ownership, clear expectations. We draft employment agreements that reduce risk and keep your team aligned with where you're headed.

O-1 Visa Applications

For foreign talent looking to work in the United States, we handle O-1 visa applications for extraordinary ability, on a case-by-case basis.

Outside General Counsel

Ongoing legal support without the overhead of an in-house team — a partner you can call as your business scales, not just when something breaks.

04 — Dispute Resolution

When it goes sideways.

When a brand deal breaks down, a partnership sours, or your work is used without permission — decisive escalation that gets it resolved
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Breach of Contract

When a brand deal falls apart or terms get broken, we step in — demanding payment, pursuing remedies, and negotiating resolutions so you can get back to creating.

IP Infringement

Unauthorized use of your photos, videos, likeness, or brand gets handled through cease and desist, DMCA action, and legal enforcement built to secure what's yours.

Co-Owned Content

Content ownership disputes between creators get resolved with clear legal guidance — rights clarified, conflicts navigated, resolutions that respect what everyone actually contributed.

Social Media Defamation

False or damaging statements about you online can cost real money and real reputation. We address them directly — removal demands, cease and desist, legal action when it's warranted.

05 — Compliance

Ahead of the rules.

FTC, platform policy, AI, sweepstakes — the rules are moving fast. We keep you in front of them so exposure never comes as a surprise.
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FTC Disclosures

Sponsored content, affiliate links, gifted products — we make sure your disclosures are clear, visible, and actually compliant, not just close enough.

Media Platform Policies

Strikes, takedowns, and demonetization are avoidable. We keep you current on the terms of service that govern Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, OnlyFans, and wherever else you build.

Artificial Intelligence

AI-generated content, deepfakes, synthetic media — the legal standards are still being written. We help you stay ahead of them instead of reacting to them.

Sweepstakes & Giveaways

Contests and giveaways that comply with federal, state, and platform rules — so the engagement doesn't come with legal exposure attached.

Social Media Account Restoration

When a creator's account is wrongfully suspended or banned on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Facebook, we escalate directly with the platform and pursue legal action to get it restored.

Frequently Asked

Answers, fast.

What kind of lawyer do influencers need for brand deals, contracts, and sponsorships?
Influencers need an entertainment attorney who focuses on the creator economy. Schmidt Law drafts, reviews, and negotiates influencer agreements and brand deals, protecting your content ownership, payment terms, and usage rights before you sign.
Yes. A brand deal contract sets your payment, deliverables, exclusivity, and content rights, and those terms are hard to undo once signed. Having an attorney review it first is the most reliable way to catch clauses that cost you money or control.
Reality TV contracts are long, heavily favor the production, and can control your name, likeness, and future opportunities. Having an entertainment attorney review the agreement before you sign is strongly recommended.
You register a trademark by filing an application for your brand name or logo, in the classes that cover how you use it. Schmidt Law handles the search, filing, and responses.
Most stolen content can be removed through a DMCA takedown notice sent to the platform or host. Schmidt Law files takedowns quickly and escalates against repeat infringers when needed.
Many creators benefit from forming an LLC once they’re earning consistently — it separates personal and business assets, adds credibility with brands, and can offer tax flexibility.
It’s an attorney who provides ongoing legal support on demand, without the cost of an in-house lawyer — legal guidance available as you scale, not just when a problem hits.
Document the agreement and the work delivered, then have an attorney send a formal demand citing the contract. If that doesn’t resolve it, Schmidt Law pursues remedies for breach of contract.
Yes. Using your image, name, or likeness without permission can violate your right of publicity and, in many cases, copyright.
The FTC requires creators to clearly and conspicuously disclose any material connection to a brand, in a way audiences can actually see.
Most strikes come from violating a platform’s terms of service, often unknowingly. Schmidt Law helps you stay current on the rules and can assist with appeals.

Where to Start

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Most engagements start with a single conversation. Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll tell you what you actually need.
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