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Joshua S. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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September 14, 2023

Joshua S.

Managing Partner
Free Consultation
New York, New York
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Boston University

Joshua is an experienced attorney with deep expertise in finance, corporate, and business law. He offers practical legal solutions and personal service. As Managing Partner of Soloway Group PC, he advises startups, growing companies and investment funds on key issues, from formation to fundraising, stock issuances, trademarks and general business. He started out structuring funds and transactions at PwC before launching his own firm in 2009. He has been a partner in several New York law firms and has founded several companies including a banking firm, a real estate business, and a Cleantech company. Joshua has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of several companies in the tech, real estate, consulting, and sustainability industries. Prior to law school he was an early employee at a SoftBank-backed startup until it’s acquisition. Over the years, Joshua has helped many clients to launch, finance and grow successfully.

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Joshua B. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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Joshua B.

Founder
Free Consultation
Austin, Texas
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY TX
University of Texas

Josh Bernstein has been serving real estate and corporate transactional clients since 2002. His experience is varied, and he enjoys working on and puzzling out novel and complex corporate and real estate matters. Josh’s experience includes, among other things, the following: representation of public companies in connection with SEC reporting and compliance work (proxies, 10-K’s; 10-Q’s; 8-K’s, etc.); representation of public and private company securities issuances (including private placements, and other similar offerings); assistance in structuring and drafting joint ventures, both for investors and operating partners, and including both real estate and corporate ventures; handling public and private company mergers and acquisitions; and asset sales and dispositions; assisting clients, big and small, with real estate acquisitions, sales and financings; managing large-scale and multi-state real estate portfolio acquisitions, dispositions and financings; complex condominium creation, structuring and governance work, including: commercial condominiums, use of condominiums as a land planning tool, wholesale condominium property acquisitions and dispositions, and rehabilitating failed or faulty condominium legal structures to make ready for sale; development of restrictive covenants and owners’ association documents for master-planned communities; compliance with federal statutes governing real estate sale and development (including, without limitation, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, the Housing for Older Persons Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act); representation of real estate lenders, for both improved and unimproved property, and including numerous construction financings secured by real estate; assistance with commercial leasing; from both the landlord and tenant side, and including condominium leasing; training residential home and condominium sales staff for compliance with applicable local and federal law; and workouts of all kinds. When he’s not busy lawyering, Josh may be found watching 80’s commercials, flying a single-engine plane, playing poker, or trying to be a good dad.

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"Josh has been extremely helpful sorting through issues with a tenant."

Muhammad Yar L. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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November 16, 2023

Muhammad Yar L.

Commercial Lawyer
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Pakistan
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
University of London

I am Muhammad Yar Lak, a New York-licensed technology attorney with extensive experience advising startups, founders, growing businesses, established companies (including Fortune 100 clients), and individuals on the legal matters that shape how they operate, grow, and protect what they have built. My practice covers business relationships, operational and contractual risk, corporate structure, and personal legal planning, including forming and structuring LLCs and corporations, and matters such as prenuptial agreements. I hold a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and am admitted to practice in New York. I am also CIPP/US certified, reflecting my commitment to privacy and data as core concerns in modern business and technology law. I practice as a Senior Associate with Gogo & Moore, a technology-focused law firm with offices in Aspen, Atlanta, and New York. I have built my practice around the industries defining the next decade, including technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital assets, and e-commerce, while also serving clients in healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and entertainment. Wherever my clients are building, I am there. My approach is simple: good legal counsel should empower people, not slow them down. I work hard to understand what my clients are actually trying to accomplish and help them get there. If that sounds like the kind of lawyer you are looking for, I would be glad to connect.

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Artem V. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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Artem V.

Attorney
Free Consultation
New York; Texas
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY TX
Fordham University School of Law

Attorney licensed in New York and Texas, with experience in real estate, corporate and finance transactions, contracts, intellectual property, and privacy matters. Artem provides practical, business-focused legal support to startups and small to mid-sized companies, delivering solutions across corporate, commercial, and general business needs.

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"Working with Artem was a great experience from start to finish. He was professional, approachable, and incredibly helpful, always making sure my questions were answered and that I fully understood each step of the process. I truly appreciated his time, patience, and expertise. It was a pleasure working with him, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others or work with him again in the future."

Christopher X. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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September 15, 2023

Christopher X.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Staten Island, New York
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Hofstra University School of Law

Recent law school graduate with an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering degree passionate about the intersectionality of law and life sciences. Admitted to New York and New Jersey Bar. Ability to add value in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology entity and provide a unique perspective to multiple disciplines.

Ian L. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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September 25, 2023

Ian L.

Principal
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Ridgewood, NJ
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY NJ
Brooklyin Law School

I am an attorney admitted in New York and New Jersey with 21 years of law firm and in-house, complex litigation, appellate, and counseling experience. I am admitted in the New York U.S. District Courts and several U.S. Courts of Appeals. I have handled white collar litigation and other complex litigation matters. I have extensive insurance coverage, antitrust, contract, and internal investigations experience, and securities law and financial-services litigation experience. I was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey 2011.

Alyssa R. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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November 11, 2025

Alyssa R.

Principal Attorney
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New York, NY
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
New York Law School

Alyssa M. Reid is a New York–based transactional attorney advising founders, creatives, and companies on commercial agreements, intellectual property, and strategic business matters. Her practice focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, licensing and IP deals, publishing agreements, and talent/influencer contracts. Alyssa is known for combining strong legal analysis with a practical, business-minded approach. She helps clients understand what they’re signing, identify risks, and negotiate terms that protect their long-term interests, particularly around ownership, revenue, and control. She represents clients across media, entertainment, technology, sports, and consumer industries, serving as a trusted advisor from early-stage growth through more complex transactions. Prior to founding AMR Law, PLLC, Alyssa practiced at Sidley Austin LLP and later served as outside general counsel to startups and entrepreneurs. She is licensed to practice in New York and holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. from New York University.

Angela P. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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October 4, 2023

Angela P.

Attorney
Free Consultation
NY & FL
23 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
New York Law School

I am an experienced New York Real Estate Attorney and Florida Licensed Title Agent with extensive knowledge in the Real Estate industry. With more than 20 + years and over 2500 closed transactions, I have become an expert at accurately assessing realtors', lenders' & investors' needs and proposing/implementing viable solutions that bring value to them. I focus on real estate settlement services, education, and training of real estate professionals. I am also skilled working with high-end clients, managing large and complex projects, building solid relationships, effectively and creatively solving complex issues, producing results under stress all with impeccable customer service.

Francine L. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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November 15, 2023

Francine L.

Legal Counsel
Free Consultation
New York, New York
38 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Quinnipiac University School of Law

I am a multi-degreed attorney with more than 17 years of criminal trial experience and more than 15 as a general legal consultant. I'm licensed to practice in New York State.

Andrew R. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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November 28, 2023

Andrew R.

Staff Attorney
Free Consultation
New York, NY
4 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

I'm a tenants rights attorney based (and licensed) in New York. My expertise includes filing complaints and responsive pleadings as well as reviewing leases and contracts and motion practice.

McCoy S. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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December 4, 2023

McCoy S.

Founding Attorney
Free Consultation
Portland, Oregon
35 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY CA, OR, WA
University of Virginia

P. McCoy Smith is the Founding Attorney at Lex Pan Law LLC, a full-service technology and intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A and Opsequio LLC, an open source compliance consultancy. Prior to his current position, he spent 20 years in the legal department of a Fortune 50 multinational technology company as a business unit intellectual property specialist; among his duties was setting up the free & open source legal function and policies for that company. He preceded his in-house experience with 8 years in private practice in a large New York City-based boutique intellectual property law firm, working simultaneously as a U.S. patent litigator and U.S. patent prosecutor. He was also a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office prior to attending law school. He is licensed to practice law in Oregon, California & New York and to prosecute patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office; he is also a registered Trademark and Patent Agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. He has degrees from Colorado State University (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, with honors), Johns Hopkins University (Masters of Liberal Arts) and the University of Virginia (Juris Doctor). While in private practice, and continuing into his in-house career, he taught portions of the U.S. patent bar exam for a long-standing and well-known patent bar exam preparation course, and from 2014-2020 was on the editorial board of the Journal of Open Law, Technology & Society (JOLTS), and starting in 2023 will be on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Quarterly Journal (AIPLAQJ). He is the author or co-author of chapters on open source and copyright and patents in “Open Source Law, Policy & Practice” (2022, Oxford University Press). He lectures frequently around the world on free and open source issues as well as other intellectual property topics.

Adam T. - Art Gallery Lawyer in Syracuse, New York
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December 7, 2023

Adam T.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Seattle, Washington
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NY DC, NC, WA
Duke Law

Legal professional with 10+ years of Fortune 500 in-house and AmLaw 50 law firm experience in crafting multi-pronged litigation, regulatory, and public policy strategies and negotiating pioneering, high-stakes global cloud services and digital content distribution deals.

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Art Gallery Legal Questions and Answers

Art Gallery

Art Consignment Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Aug 16, 2025

Is it necessary to have a written Art Consignment Agreement when selling artwork through a gallery?

I am an artist who has recently been approached by a gallery to sell my artwork on consignment, and I am wondering if it is necessary to have a written Art Consignment Agreement in place to protect my rights and ensure a fair arrangement between myself and the gallery. I have heard stories of artists being taken advantage of in similar situations, and I want to make sure I am adequately protected before entering into any agreement.

Randy M.

Answered Sep 6, 2025

Yes, you absolutely need a written Art Consignment Agreement before handing over your artwork to any gallery. A verbal agreement, handshake deal, or email exchange isn't enough to protect your rights if something goes sideways. The gallery may seem reputable, but you’re placing valuable property in someone else’s control, and there are real legal and financial risks if expectations aren't clearly spelled out. A formal contract protects your ownership, defines obligations, and gives you leverage if disputes arise. Why the Agreement Matters A written consignment contract serves several key purposes. First, it makes it legally clear that you retain ownership of the artwork until it's sold and you’ve been paid. Without this, the work might be treated as gallery inventory if the gallery gets sued or files for bankruptcy. Second, it confirms whether the gallery carries insurance and who’s liable if your work is damaged, stolen, or lost. Third, it lays out financial terms, including pricing authority, commission percentage, and payment deadlines. That avoids unpleasant surprises like the gallery giving a steep discount without your approval or taking months to pay you after a sale. Core Terms You Should Include Start with a detailed inventory listing each piece on consignment. Include the title, medium, dimensions, inventory number, and agreed-upon price. The agreement should state that the artwork remains your property until sold and that the gallery holds it in trust. Specify the consignment period—whether it’s three months, six months, or open-ended with the right to terminate on notice. Define the commission split clearly. Many galleries take 40 to 50 percent, but it can vary. Spell out who sets the prices and whether the gallery can offer discounts without your permission. Next, address payment terms. Thirty days after the sale is common, but it should be written. Include a clause about how you’ll be notified of sales and what accounting the gallery must provide. Insurance is another key issue. Make sure the gallery confirms in writing that it carries insurance covering theft, fire, water damage, and other common risks, and that your artwork is included at full retail value. If they don’t insure, you may need to. Don’t forget what happens if the work doesn’t sell. The agreement should cover how and when unsold pieces are returned and at whose expense. Some artists require the gallery to return the work within 10 days of the consignment ending. Also consider a termination clause so you can exit the agreement if needed, such as for breach or change in business direction. Other Clauses That Add Protection Include a copyright clause stating that you retain all intellectual property rights in your work. The gallery should only have a limited, non-exclusive license to use images of your work for promotional purposes. If the gallery wants exclusive rights to sell your work during the consignment period or in a specific geographic area, make sure the scope is clearly defined. You can also address marketing expectations, such as whether the gallery will display the work, include it in exhibits, or promote it online. A dispute resolution clause can save time and legal fees if something goes wrong. Mediation followed by arbitration is a common approach in art contracts. And make sure the agreement names the applicable law—typically the state where the gallery operates. Professional Advice and Red Flags Some states have specific laws protecting artists in consignment situations. For example, New York and California require galleries to treat consigned art and proceeds from sales as trust property. In New York, these protections apply automatically when artwork is delivered to a gallery for exhibition or sale, even without a written agreement. However, in many other states with consignment laws, these protections only apply when there is a written consignment agreement between the artist and gallery. Approximately half of the 32 states with art consignment laws require written documentation as a condition for legal protection. If you’re dealing with a high-value piece or a large consignment, consider having a lawyer review the contract before signing. Any gallery that resists putting terms in writing or downplays the need for a formal agreement is a red flag. A professional gallery should expect to sign one and may already have a standard form. That doesn’t mean you can’t negotiate parts of it. If you need help drafting or reviewing an Art Consignment Agreement, the attorneys on Contracts Counsel would be happy to assist you.

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