When does your creative business need a lawyer?

Let Rife Law help you succeed in the creative economy by minimizing your liability and maximizing protection for your intellectual property.

Business Formation

Operating as an unincorporated entity opens your business to unnecessary liability. Let us help you choose and form a business entity that’s right for your venture.

Contract Review

Good business relationships require good contracts! Let us review a document provided by another party to ensure you understand your rights and obligations before you sign. If you’re not satisfied with the terms, we can help you negotiate until the deal meets your needs.

Contract Drafting

Avoid headaches caused by one-size fits all contract templates and AI generated nonsense. Rife Law will draft a contract specifically tailored to your situation and use real, human brainpower to understand your needs and draft the best terms for you.

Intellectual Property Advice

Understand how the law treats your businesses’ intangible assets under current intellectual property law and how you can make the most of them.

Copyright and Trademark Registration

Let us help you protect your brand by registering your name or logo as a trademark. Protect other key works by establishing your ownership through copyright registration.

Consultation and Business Advice

A good attorney is a partner in your business and a trusted advisor. Book time with Miranda to talk through your ideas, get advice on implementation, and assess legal risk.

Your attorney should be like a partner in your business.

Lawyers can fill a lot of roles. Rife Law wants you to be a trusted advisor in your business. When you work with us, you can expect proactive communication, clear-cut pricing, creative expertise, and an attorney who listens carefully to understand your unique needs and circumstances.

  • "I'm turning my hobby into my job. It's time to take things to the next level."

    We can walk you through business entity options to held determine the best choice for you. Then, we’ll help you complete paperwork with the appropriate government agencies to ensure you’re meeting your legal obligations.

  • "I want to go into business with a partner. How do I make sure we're on the same page about how we will work together?"

    By executing a well-drafted operating or partnership agreement early on, you can safeguard your business relationships. Clear expectations from the start pave the way for a successful venture.

  • "Things are going really well. Now I need help! Should I hire an employee?"

    Let us help you determine whether you should hire an employee or an independent contractor—and the legal ramifications of either relationship. Then, we’ll draft an agreement clearly defining expectations for your new team member.

  • "Why do I need a lawyer to work on a contract when I could download a template online?"

    A contract that isn’t tailored specifically to your needs can create more problems than it solves. When you use a generic or AI generated contract, it is likely to include overly generalized, irrelevant, unnecessary, or contradictory terms that could make the document difficult or impossible to enforce.