Independent Contractor Agreement ($1,000)

Whether you are hiring an independent contractor or being hired to work for someone else, avoid misunderstandings by putting the terms of your arrangement in writing.

An independent contractor agreement should include:

• ​payment terms — how much, how payment will be made and when
• a clear scope or description of work to manage everyone's expectations
• the understanding that equipment needed to carry out the project is owned by the contractor 
• how expenses will be managed
• an understanding that the contractor will be responsible for paying state and federal income tax
• language that sets out how long the agreement is expected to last and how it can be terminated
• language that protects proprietary information
• a promise that the contractor will deliver original creative work (not infringe the work of others)
• a promise from the contractor that all state and federal licenses needed to do the work are in place
• work for hire language that clearly addresses the ownership of the work being done by the independent contractor
• a statement that makes clear the relationship is not an employment relationship (no benefits are being provided, for example)
• dispute resolution process (mediation, arbitration, or litigation), and
• a promise from the contractor that liability insurance is in place

If you'd like to hire Kathryn to draft or review an independent contractor's agreement for you, fill out the contact form below and attach a copy of the agreement or include the terms you'd like covered. She'll get back to you promptly with a formal engagement letter.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (FREE)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement is a contract between two people, or companies, who want to explore the possibility of doing business together and need to share secret, proprietary or sensitive information with the other without fear that the other will use the idea or information being shared.

If you think you are at a stage in your business where an NDA would be useful, please feel free to adapt the form I use with my clients. You can find it here: Non-Disclosure Agreement Form.

​A Non-Disclosure Agreement is usually only one piece of an overall business strategy. If you would like an in depth session to discuss how to structure or build your business, request a  consultation with Kathryn using the "Other Consultation" option in the contact form below.

Getting your business on the right track early can save time and trouble down the road. 

Copyright Consultation ($375)

Creative professionals and entrepreneurs frequently discover that their original artistic expression has been used without their permission. Many times, the unauthorized use is copyright infringement.

Sometimes, creatives and businesses need help deciding whether and how to use the creative work of others in their own work.​

During a Copyright Consultation you can discuss:

• the enforcement options available if your work has been infringed—from take down notices to licensing arrangements
• the best strategies for protecting your work and how to build protection mechanisms into your workflow 
• how to approach copyright clearance issues to incorporate the use of the creative work of others in your own work whether through licensing, permission or fair use

A Copyright Consultation does not include a written clearance opinion, but the consultation will be held on a video conferencing service. You can record the session to watch again if you want to revisit any recommendations or strategies suggested.

Simply click on the Schedule an Appointment button below. Kathryn's schedule will open up and you can book a time that works for you.

Trademark Consultation ($375)

Brand conscience entrepreneurs understand that building a successful business means protecting its identity. A unique brand is a core asset of your business and is embodied in your company's name, its logo or design.

The question is, "When is it time to invest in trademark protection for my business?" If now is not the time, the question becomes, "What are the other strategies available for protecting my brand?"

A Trademark Consultation is designed to help you, as a business owner:

• ​understand the process of protecting your brand and business identity
• learn the basics of preliminary trademark clearance to begin forging a unique identity with confidence
• decide when the time is right to invest in trademark protection 
• develop an economically feasible strategy for brand protection that grows as your business grows
• discuss protection or enforcement options if you believe your trademark is being infringed
• discuss responses to claims of trademark infringement made against you

A Trademark Consultation does not include a trademark search or clearance opinion, but the consultation will be held on a video conferencing service. You can record the session to watch again if you want to revisit any recommendations or strategies suggested.

Simply click on the Schedule an Appointment button below. Kathryn's schedule will open up and you can book a time that works for you.

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Other Consultation ($375)

Running a business, creating art or bringing a manuscript to life all come with challenges that can't be predicted. Having a solid plan in place can reduce those moments of uncertainty. But for those times when your plan doesn't speak to the issue you're facing, you might benefit from a call with an attorney.

This Consultation can help you:

• ​sort through the issues that come up when creating your work like whether you can use a real person in your book or depict them in your art
• explore the various entity structures available for your business (sole-proprietorship, LLC, C-corp, S-corp) to determine which makes sense for you
• discuss the protections you have in place when considering the growth of your business by taking on partners, investors or positioning your business for sale
• help you analyze the practical and legal ramifications of joint ventures, partnerships or cross-border relationships
• consider whether an independent contractor is more properly classified as an employee to avoid tax penalties
• decide whether an employee is properly classified as exempt or non-exempt to avoid running afoul of overtime rules

​This Consultation does not include a written opinion, business formation or contract document, but the consultation will be held on a video conferencing service. You can record the session to watch again if you want to revisit any recommendations or strategies suggested.

​Simply click on the Schedule an Appointment button below, Kathryn's schedule will open up and you can book an hour that works for you.

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