Business Contract Attorney
Delina Yasmeh drafts and reviews business contracts for California entrepreneurs, creators, and founders , written to protect you, not just to document the deal.
Get Started →The contract you sign determines what you can enforce.
Most business disputes are not about what happened , they are about what was written down. A contract without clear payment terms, intellectual property ownership language, and termination provisions is not a contract. It is a handshake with more words.
California courts enforce contracts based on what the document says, not what you intended. If your contract is silent on a term, California's Commercial Code fills in the gap with a default rule , which may not be the rule you would have chosen. Delina drafts contracts that address these gaps explicitly.
Creators and digital entrepreneurs face specific contract issues that generic business templates do not address: content licensing rights, exclusivity windows, approval rights over how their name and likeness are used, and kill fees. These are not minor details. They determine whether a brand deal is profitable or a liability.
If your business involves partnerships or co-founders, a proper LLC operating agreement is the foundational contract governing your business relationship , before any client-facing contracts come into play.
Contract drafting and review for every business relationship.
Partnership & Operating Agreements
Who owns what, who decides what, and what happens when a partner wants out. These questions have a right answer and a wrong answer. Delina drafts the document that gives you the right one.
Brand Deal & Creator Contracts
Sponsorship agreements, licensing deals, and brand partnerships involve IP rights, payment terms, exclusivity clauses, and termination provisions. A template from the internet does not protect you when any of these go sideways.
Service & Vendor Agreements
Every business relationship that involves money or deliverables should have a written agreement. Delina drafts service agreements, vendor contracts, and independent contractor agreements that actually reflect the deal.
Licensing & IP Agreements
Licensing your content, your brand, or your software requires clear documentation of scope, duration, exclusivity, and payment. Delina drafts licensing agreements that protect the asset being licensed.
What most people want to know.
Do I need a business contract attorney for a small business?
Every business relationship that involves money, deliverables, or intellectual property should have a written contract. The question is not whether you need a contract, it is whether the contract you have actually protects you. Templates are better than nothing. Attorney-drafted contracts are better than templates.
What is the difference between a business attorney and a contract attorney?
A business attorney advises on the full legal picture: entity structure, tax strategy, contracts, and compliance. A contract attorney focuses specifically on drafting and reviewing agreements. Delina does both, she understands how your contracts fit into your broader business and tax strategy.
How much does it cost to have a contract drafted in California?
Contract drafting fees vary based on complexity. A straightforward service agreement may be $500 to $1,500. A licensing agreement or partnership agreement involving IP rights, revenue sharing, or equity will cost more. Delina structures all engagements through a tailored engagement model.
Further reading on business contracts.
How does a MSA work?
Master service agreement basics, explained without the fluff. Learn how an MSA works, what it must include, and when a template isn't enough.
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How serious is signing an NDA?
How to Write an Independent Contractor Agreement That Actually Holds Up
Ready to stop operating on handshakes?
Every business relationship that involves money or intellectual property should have a written contract that reflects the actual deal. Tell us your situation, what agreements your business needs and what they should say.
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