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Michael C. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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March 17, 2022

Michael C.

Managing Member
Free Consultation
Remote
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY TX
Wake Forest University School of Law

A seasoned senior executive with experience leading the legal and compliance functions of healthcare entities through high-growth periods. I have experience managing voluminous litigation caseloads, while also handling all pre-litigation investigations for employment, healthcare regulatory, and compliance matters. Similarly, I have led multiple M&A teams through purchase and sale processes, including diligence and contract negotiations. Finally, I have extensive contract review experience in all matters, including debt and equity financing, healthcare payor contracting, vendor and employment agreements, as well as service and procurement agreements.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Michael was super knowledgeable and efficient. He was very attentive, helpful and made himself available pursuant to our needs as well. He completed the initial drafts well before the scheduled timeframe. We are very pleased with his work ethic and delivery of this project. He was also very easy to work with. We recommend his legal services without hesitation. Would definitely hire him again!"

Gregory F. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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March 23, 2022

Gregory F.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Atlanta, Georgia
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY GA
University of Pennsylvania

Greg Fidlon has been practicing exclusively in employment law since 1998. He represents and advises clients in all aspects of the employment relationship. In addition to his litigation work, Greg regularly negotiates and drafts corporate policy handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. He also develops and presents training programs and has spoken and written extensively on labor and employment law topics.

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"The proposal price was very reasonable, and the lawyer promptly scheduled a consultation, and provided sound legal advice."

Orly B. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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April 21, 2022

Orly B.

Attorney
Free Consultation
New York (virtual)
11 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Tel Aviv University

Orly Boger has worked in the high tech industry and in a leading law firm before launching her law firm. Orly focuses on startup companies and technology transactions. She structures and negotiates software and technology license agreements, strategic partnerships, cloud-based/SaaS agreements, internet related transactions, OEM agreements, supply, distribution, telecommunications. In addition, Orly has experience in serving as an in-house legal counsel for start up companies at various phases of their development, providing strategic legal advise to entrepreneurs and emerging companies with a comprehensive understanding of the business and legal issues. She has been helping companies develop a legal strategy for all aspects of their operations, from commercial transactions and partnerships, scalable SaaS or services agreements, privacy policies, employment related policies, open source licensing and much more.

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"Quick response every time, fast to revise the documents. Great to give advice"

Angela Y. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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June 16, 2022

Angela Y.

Founder and Managing Partner
Free Consultation
New Jersey
11 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Rutgers University School of Law

NJ and NY corporate contract lawyer and founder of a firm specializing in helping entrepreneurs. With a background in law firms, technology, and world class corporate departments, I've handled contracts and negotiations for everything from commercial leases and one-off sales agreements, to multi-million dollar asset sales. I love taking a customer-focused and business-minded approach to helping my clients achieve their goals. Other information: learning to surf, lover of travel, and one-time marathoner (NYC 2018) yulawlegal.com

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"Angela is simply phenomenal. Nothing else to say; if she bids on your project, hire her!"

Danielle G. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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July 12, 2022

Danielle G.

Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
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Schenectady, NY
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Fordham University School of Law

Danielle Giovannone is the principal of Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office. In her experience, Danielle has found that many business do not require in-house legal counsel, but still need outside counsel that knows their business just as well as in-house counsel. This need inspired Danielle to start her firm. Before starting her firm, Danielle served as Contracts Counsel at Siena College and as an attorney at the New York City Department of Education, Office of the General Counsel. At the NYCDOE, she served as lead counsel negotiating and drafting large-scale commercial agreements, including contracts with major technology firms on behalf of the school district. Prior to the NYCDOE, Danielle worked as an associate at a small corporate and securities law firm, where she gained hands-on experience right out of law school. Danielle has provided legal and policy advice on intellectual property and data privacy matters, as well as corporate law, formation and compliance, employer liability, insurance, regulatory matters, general municipal matters and non-profit issues. Danielle holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.S. from Cornell University. She is active in her Capital District community providing pro bono services to the Legal Project, and has served as Co-Chair to the Niskayuna Co-op Nursery School and Vice President of Services to the Craig Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. Danielle is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Danielle is easy to work with, professional and knowledgeable."

Michael J. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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July 14, 2022

Michael J.

Partner
Free Consultation
Warren, New Jersey
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
New York Law School

Combining extensive experience in litigation and as general counsel for a real estate and private equity company, I provide ongoing guidance and support to clients on a variety of transactional matters, including business formation, partnership agreements, corporate agreements, commercial and residential leasing, and employment issues.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Michael did an excellent job. I will hire him again. Thank you!"

Joann H. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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March 23, 2022

Joann H.

Attorney at Law
Free Consultation
Miami
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY FL
University of Buffalo School of Law; SUNY at Buffalo School of Law

I practiced law for the past 22 years in Immigration, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning. I am interested in downsizing to a more workable schedule to allow the pursuit of other interests.

John M. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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April 20, 2022
Aaron B. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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April 27, 2022

Aaron B.

Owner
Free Consultation
Hawthorne, New York
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

I have been in practice for over 19 years. I have substantial experience across the spectrum of civil practice areas both as a litigator and transactional counsel. This includes: negotiating commercial and real estate transactions, corporate organization, commercial agreements, and resolving commercial disputes, and litigating numerous civil, administrative, and criminal cases through all phases of litigation from trial through appeal, as well as judgment enforcement. My vast experience as a litigator is an asset to my transactional clients. My background in Investigating and proving the breakdown of business relationships in court allows me a unique advantage in drafting, negotiating, and closing business transactions.

Brittany S. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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May 6, 2022

Brittany S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
New York / New Jersey
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Touro Law Center

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey. I graduated with my J.D. from Touro University Law Center, Summa Cum Laude, in 2021. In 2018, I graduated from SUNY Farmingdale with a B.S. in Sport Management and a minor in Business Management. I have experience in real estate law and insurance defense, including employment law. Please note, I do not carry malpractice insurance.

Gayle G. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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April 18, 2024

Gayle G.

Chief Legal Officer/Fractional GC
Free Consultation
Atlanta, GA
27 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY GA
Northwestern University School of Law

Fractional General Counsel and Board Advisor with over 26 years of experience advising companies and their management in the US, EMEA and APAC. I use my legal and finance background to understand the client's business and bring the most practical, efficient legal solutions to grow the business while reducing risk. Focus includes: Compliance | Governance (including AI) | Tech Transactions | Licenses | SaaS | Cross Border | Equity Investments | JVs | International Expansion | Fractional GC https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggorvettesq

Bolaji O. - Social Media Marketing Lawyer in New York
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August 9, 2022

Bolaji O.

Princial Attorney
Free Consultation
New York
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Texas Souther University - Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Bolaji O. Okunnu is an entertainment lawyer and founder of the Okunnu Law Group, PLLC based in New York, New York. His practice includes work in the area of copyright, trademark, contract, intellectual property and business law. As an entertainment attorney, Bolaji represents a diverse roster of celebrities, record labels, music publishers, artists, bands, entrepreneurs, authors, songwriters, artist managers, record producers and entertainment executives concerning their intellectual property, business affairs and creative assets. He is an expert at solving complex and sophisticated legal and business issues relating to contracts, copyrights and trademarks. With his background in both the law and the music business, he brings a broad perspective to problem-solving and business plan strategies. He also has an extraordinary ability to speak to the hearts of creatives while helping them discover their voice and clarify their creative dreams and assignments.

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Social Media Marketing Legal Questions and Answers

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Social Media Marketing Agreement

Washington

Asked on Aug 7, 2025

Need advice on Social Media Marketing Agreement.

I am a small business owner looking to hire a social media marketing agency to handle my company's online presence, but I'm unfamiliar with the legal aspects of social media marketing agreements. I want to ensure that the agreement covers all necessary terms and protects my business's interests, such as ownership of content, confidentiality, and termination rights, so I need guidance from a lawyer who specializes in this area.

Randy M.

Answered Sep 11, 2025

If you're hiring an agency to handle your social media, your contract should do more than just list services. It should protect your business. Below are the key sections to focus on, why they matter, and how to make sure the agreement works in your favor. Scope of Services Be clear on what you're actually paying for. "Manage social media" is too vague. Instead, ask for specifics. For example: "Agency will create 12 Instagram posts, 4 video reels, and 1 monthly performance report." If the contract includes paid advertising, split the ad spend from the agency’s fees. Set a limit on how much the agency can spend without getting your approval in writing. This keeps you in control and avoids unexpected charges. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property Everything the agency creates for your brand (images, videos, captions, even the working files) should be yours once it’s paid for. Ask for a "work made for hire" clause and a backup assignment of rights. It's okay if the agency keeps ownership of its own templates or tools, but you should have a forever license to use anything they include in your content. Also, they should be responsible for making sure any music, stock photos, or fonts are legally licensed, and they should cover you if anything they use causes legal trouble. Account Access and Control Make sure your business always owns its social media accounts. The agency can be added as a user, but you should stay the account owner. At the end of the relationship, the contract should require them to return or export all data, ad accounts, passwords, and analytics. This prevents them from locking you out later. Confidentiality and Data Protection Your agreement should include a two-way confidentiality clause that protects sensitive business info like customer data, ad strategy, and performance reports. This protection should last even after the contract ends, usually for two to five years. If your business handles personal data from California or the EU, the agency should agree to follow privacy laws like the CCPA and GDPR. Termination Your contract should give you two clear ways out: (1) a termination for cause that lets either side end the agreement if the other party breaches it and doesn’t fix the issue within a set time (usually 10 to 30 days), and (2) a termination for convenience that lets you walk away for any reason, typically with 30 days’ written notice. Payment and Expenses Spell out how much you're paying, when payments are due, and what’s included. A flat monthly retainer is common. Ad spend should be billed separately and backed by receipts. If other costs come up (like influencer fees or stock photos) make sure the contract says who covers them. It’s also fair for the agency to charge late fees or pause work if they haven’t been paid after a certain number of days. Liability and Risk Management The agency should protect you if something goes wrong on their end, like using copyrighted material without permission or running ads that break the rules. For bigger contracts, ask them to carry liability insurance. Most agencies will want to limit how much they’re on the hook for, usually just the amount you’ve paid them. That’s standard, but you can ask for exceptions when it comes to things like confidentiality breaches or intentional wrongdoing. Also, include a clause that says if a PR crisis hits, they’ll notify you right away and stop posting until you give the green light. Compliance with Laws and Platform Rules The agency should agree to follow all advertising laws, platform rules, and FTC guidelines. If they’re working with influencers, the contract should require proper disclosures like “#ad” or “sponsored.” This keeps your brand out of legal trouble and makes the agency responsible if something slips through. Independent Contractor Status Make it clear that the agency isn’t your employee. This keeps you protected from tax issues and makes it clear they’re responsible for their own team, benefits, and taxes. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law Pick your home state’s laws to govern the agreement. It’s smart to require a step like mediation before either party can sue. It can save a lot of time and money if a disagreement comes up. Sample Clauses You Can Use: Ownership Clause: “All content, graphics, videos, captions, and advertising materials created by Agency for Client shall be deemed works made for hire. To the extent any such materials do not qualify as works made for hire, Agency hereby assigns all right, title, and interest in such materials to Client upon full payment.” Termination Clause: “Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon 30 days’ written notice. Upon termination, Agency shall deliver to Client all content, data, credentials, and materials created or maintained on Client’s behalf within 5 business days.” The Final Analysis Whether you need a quick contract review or full legal support, Contracts Counsel’s experienced lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way. They’ll make sure your business is protected and your social media marketing partnership starts on solid legal ground.

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