Counsel For Creators

I came in and knew exactly what I was trying to do. I needed help to correct some issues that I had with a trademark application I submitted. The process was pretty straightforward. The team provided me with information that helped me to get a better understanding of the issue. I think they are a solid company to use for legal advice with 2 general caveats.

1.) As the client, you need to come in having performed basic research (a la Google). This will help you get the most bang for your buck.

2.) FOLLOW-UP. I have worked with attorneys, I have a Masters of Law, and volunteered at legal clinics, the client that vehemently follows up may be annoying but they get remembered. Be an advocate for yourself.

I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because I am a hard grader. I work in professional services and have supreme high standards when it comes to rating services. I've seen the best and work with the best so I don't give out 5's casually. The service has to wow me AND surpass all my expectations with a soupçon of over and above. This wasn't that. But their service was as promised, effective, and delivered. That makes them a solid option and better than other lawyers that will take your money, leave you naked, and make you bitter about working with attorneys. I recommend them.

I subscribed to the Counsel for Creators program, and I am very impressed. The document review provided was professional, comprehensive, informative, and timely. It was just what I was looking for. I strongly recommend the program, it is an excellent value.

Spencer and Jonathan did an amazing job helping me with my legal matters. Their expertise and professionalism always showed through every conversation and email. Their affordable services and plethora of resources shows they really care about their clients. I absolutely recommend them for any and all of your creative, legal matters.

Couldn't recommend Chuong and Jonathan enough. If you are a small business, creator, filmmaker, artist -- basically anyone that needs a lawyer! -- you won't regret hiring CFC for your legal needs. Through them, I was able to trademark my brand with smooth guidance & counsel along the way. Thank you, Chuong and Jonathan, for your professionalism and kindness!

I made an online consultation. I got my call today His name Was Jonathan Tobin. I was blown away with all the information he gave me and helped me with , he never ask for money or really didn't bring it up unless I did everybody else I called want it money just to tell me how to help do a better search of the name/Trademark . He was very honest and I will be calling back when im ready with the name I want and file the application thank you again .

First red flag was that Jonathan asked me to leave a Yelp review right after our first phone consultation, which was now over 4 years ago.

I had a trademark issue and was advised that social media companies would typically defer to trademarks, and after a long expensive process of filing US and International trademarks, Jonathan's plan didn't work and the social media companies just ignored us. What he made sound relatively straightforward and a matter of just weeks turned into more than 2 years. The only reason I finally got one of the social media accounts was because the other business eventually ceased operation and quit using the accounts.

When it finally came time to negotiate with the other business, Jonathan completely dropped the ball and left out the most critical pieces of information that I had repeatedly reiterated. He then told me that negotiations didn't seem possible. I fired him, took over the negotiations and turned it around and got it completely resolved.

I often had to send followup emails days later to get answers to simple questions, and I never felt like I really got satisfactory answers. At one point I asked to work with a different attorney at the firm on this project because I was unhappy, and I was passed onto what I assume was a junior associate who ignored questions about their credentials, was not listed on the website, and was worse about followup and details than Jonathan.

A year ago, in looking for a capable and knowledgeable firm to help me incorporate, I looked to Chuong and John at Counsel for Creators. From that early morning meeting when they met with me, they took the time to explain everything in detail and answer all of my novice questions. Thanks to them, I'm now established and trademarked!

To this day, the relationship I have with them is still great, and would highly recommend them to anyone in the LA area who needs legal help in any way. You'd be doing a disservice to yourself if you didn't!

Incredibly valuable resource for emerging business owners in the creative space. If you're serious about your business, you cannot forgo proper legal counsel to avoid common problems re setting up and operating your nascent venture. Jon, Chuong, and Spencer are not only consummate professionals, they're nice guys to boot!

I've been working with the Counsel team for a few years now, and they have always provided top-notch service. Chuong and Jonathan have been on top of it every time I have questions or need contract reviews or need help setting up my business, etc. Really appreciate their professionalism and how they explain complicated legal terms and processes very clearly and how quickly they always respond. They also send frequent business advice & tips to us subscribed members that are very helpful. Thanks to Jonathan, my music business is officially trademarked and the process went very smoothly! Highly recommend these guys especially to any other artists out there who struggle with the legal matters of the entertainment industry.

Excellent service and fair prices. Got my non profit approved in a few months instead of a couple of years. Got all my trademarks approved too. The process was smooth and fast. I highly recommend to try this company.