I provide straightforward, candid, considerate legal counsel.

Hello, I’m Chuck.

I’m an attorney and legal counselor with over twenty years’ experience.

I practice art law, which is a number of legal areas all touching on the making and selling of visual art as a business. I’ve devoted myself to this practice out of a deeply-held belief that art has the power to inspire and transform society. Artists have incredible power to influence our society for good, and I am committed to helping artists succeed in their business ventures.

My approach to art law is simple yet effective: I prioritize building strong relationships with my clients and understanding their unique needs and goals.

If you work with me, you’ll find that my first order of business is a frank, jargon-free discussion of your legal needs. That may be a single, urgent matter that you need help with right away, or a more comprehensive look at your legal and business undertakings. Either way, I will get to the heart of the matter and let you know, without fuss or drama, what your best, most cost-effective, options are.

In my practice, I provide legal counsel on trademark and copyright registration, intellectual property licensing agreements, infringement litigation, and contract negotiations for all the kinds of complicated legal matters that arise in running art-based businesses.

I have successfully negotiated, drafted, reviewed, and commented upon hundreds of art business contracts, including license agreements involving millions of dollars in sales and publishing agreements for best-selling books. I have resolved countless trademark and copyright infringement claims, and have successfully shepherded dozens of trademarks to registration.

Above all, I am absolutely committed to giving each matter its due attention, addressing all questions and concerns. If you think I might be a good fit for your matter, please feel free to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation twenty-minute conference to explore your matter in greater depth.

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What are your goals? What are your concerns? Let’s talk about it.

I offer a no-cost, no-obligation twenty-minute consultation.