Graphic Design Lawyers for Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Melissa L.
Seasoned negotiator, mediator, and attorney providing premier legal advice, services, and representation with backgrounds in the following but not limited to law areas: business/commercial (restaurant & manufacturing), contracts, education, employment, family and matrimonial, healthcare, real estate, and probate & wills/trusts
"This attorney has been extremely professional, accurate, available, and extremely fast. In a word, very efficient. Within 3 days she gave me the final product, a high quality one. I should also add that her courtesy throughout the process was the cherry on top of the cake. I could not recommend her enough!"
Brad B.
Business attorney with over 15 years of experience serving companies big and small with contracting including business, real estate and employment.
March 9, 2025
Christopher R.
Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice
August 23, 2025
Alexander C.
I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.
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Thomas L.
I am a Lawyer/CPA/Technology Startup Advisor/Executive with experience in global corporate law and finance, startup finance, accounting, technology, and business operations with a focus on startups of all kinds and non-profits. I have worked at a large international finance law firm, one of the Big Four Accounting firms, technology startups and non-profits. I help startups and non-profits get organized, get funded, and get going. I've seen all the mistakes made (often more than once), and so I can help you learn from, rather than repeat, history. I know all the insider rules, so you end up getting a fair start and a fair deal, rather than getting taken advantage of (whether an entrepreneur or an investor). My expertise includes: - organization of corporations | organizations of llcs | non-profits and dealing with the IRS - splitting equity | founder structure | founder equity | founder disputes - startup valuation | pitch decks and forecasts | raising capital | finding angel investors, accelerators and venture investors - SAFEs | convertible notes | preferred stock | restricted stock | stock options | 409A - Advisors - setting up cyber-secure business operations - trademarks | patents | intellectual property - employment law - cyber liability and ecommerce including privacy policies and terms of service - accounting and tax - litigation management References: https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/tjlovejr#reviews LION: LinkedIn Open Networker / connect with me at tlove@tjlovejr.com
"I was extremely satisfied. Tom was my shark atty. and I would highly recommend him. You will not regret hiring Tom."
Curt B.
Curt Brown has experience advising clients on a variety of franchising, business litigation, transactional, and securities law matters. Mr. Brown's accolades include: - Super Lawyers Rising Star - California Lawyer of the Year by The Daily Journal - Pro Bono Attorney of the Year the USC Public Interest Law Fund Curt started his legal career in the Los Angeles office of the prestigious firm of Irell & Manella LLP, where his practice focused on a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters, including securities litigation, antitrust, trademark, bankruptcy, and class action defense. Mr. Brown also has experience advising mergers and acquisitions and international companies concerning cyber liability and class action defense. He is admitted in California, Florida, D.C., Washington, Illinois, Colorado, and Michigan.
"I was very impressed with the responsiveness and knowledge brought to my situation."
Shelia H.
Shelia A. Huggins is a 20-year North Carolina licensed attorney, focusing primarily on business, contracts, arts and entertainment, social media, and internet law. She previously served on the Board of Visitors for the North Carolina Central University School of Business and the Board of Advisors for the Alamance Community College Small Business Center. Ms. Huggins has taught Business and Entertainment Law at North Carolina Central University’s law school and lectured on topics such as business formation, partnerships, independent contractor agreements, social media law, and employment law at workshops across the state. You can learn more about me here: www.sheliahugginslaw.com www.instagram.com/mslegalista www.youtube.com/mslegalista www.facebook.com/sheliahuugginslaw
"I am very grateful for Ms. Huggins unwavering support through my ordeal. Ms. Huggins' showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend this law firm."
Alex F.
I am a small business attorney licensed to practice in Colorado and Texas. I focus on commercial lending and outside general counsel services.
March 24, 2023
Debra G.
I have been a business and real estate attorney for 38 years. I handle both transactional and litigation matters.
March 24, 2023
Morgan N.
Morgan is a real estate attorney with six years of experience in residential, land, and commercial real estate transactions. He has experience assisting municipalities, businesses, buyers and sellers in real estate related matters. He has worked on various projects including purchase agreements, contract for deed, easements, mortgages, access agreements, contract/lease review and also title review. Prior to entering private practice, Morgan was a Realtor and assisted buyers and sellers in residential sales and closing services. Morgan provides proactive, responsive and dependable work to each client and project.
March 30, 2023
Bukhari N.
Bukhari Nuriddin is the Owner of The Nuriddin Law Company, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia and an “Of Counsel” attorney with The Baig Firm specializing in Transactional Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. He is an attorney at law and general counsel with extensive experience providing creative, elegant and practical solutions to the legal and policy challenges faced by entrepreneurs, family offices, and municipalities. During his legal careers he has worked with entrepreneurs from a wide array of industries to help them establish and grow their businesses and effectuate their transactional goals. He has helped establish family offices with millions of dollars in assets under management structure their estate plans and philanthropic endeavors. He recently completed a large disparity study for the City of Birmingham, Alabama that was designed to determine whether minority and women-owned businesses have an equal opportunity to participate in city contracting opportunities. He is a trusted advisor with significant knowledge and technical experience for structuring and finalizing a wide variety of complex commercial transactions, estate planning matters and public policy initiatives. Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Bukhari graduated from Classical High School and attended Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law. Bukhari has two children with his wife, Tiffany, and they live in the Vinings area of Smyrna.
John M.
John has extensive leadership experience in various industries, including hospitality and event-based businesses, then co-founded a successful event bar company in 2016. As co-founder, John routinely negotiated agreements with venues, suppliers, and other external partners, swiftly reaching agreement while protecting the brand and strategic objectives of the company. He leverages his business experience to provide clients with strategic legal counsel and negotiates attractive terms.
Graphic Design Legal Questions and Answers
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!
Graphic Design
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.
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