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“Let’s build together.”

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We provide affordable legal services that help Virginia-based businesses start, build and protect their brand. 

This could be you..

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Through JMA LAW, PLC, we show you how to protect your business by providing solutions that limit your liability through contracts with others, and we help you trademark your ideas so nobody can steal them and eat the fruit of your hard labor.

Disclaimer: JMA LAW, PLC is not affiliated or in business with Brand Better with Jaz, LLC. The 2 are separate and distinct entities and do not transact business together, nor does Brand Better with Jaz, LLC share in profits, losses, or any ownership interests with JMA LAW, PLC. Those who are clients of Brand Better with Jaz, LLC are free to decide on the business attorney of their choice and do not enter into an attorney client relationship with JMA LAW, PLC by being clients of Brand Better with Jaz, LLC.

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LLC Formation

We help new entrepreneurs form their limited liability company (LLC) because it protects their home, car, money, and other personal assets, and offers flexible tax options.

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This Service Includes:

  • Drafting of Articles of Organization

  •  Filing Articles of Organization with the Department of State

  •  Filing with your desired Registered Agent

  •  Receipt of confirmation from the Department of State

  •  Filing with the IRS for your business EIN

  • Receipt of EIN

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Contract Drafting and Negotiation

We help you protect your legal rights and form a strong business foundation.

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We draft the following for our clients:

  • Operating Agreements (for business partners)

  • Independent Contractor Agreements (for people you hire)

  • Client Service Agreements (for your clients), and

  • Copyright Assignment Agreements (to transfer ownership of creative content)

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Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

We help you protect the confidential information you share with someone by restricting him or her from sharing that information with others.

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​Copyright Ownership and Registration

As an entrepreneur, you’ll often create content or have someone else create it for you.  With our copyright services, we make sure you own your content and protect it.

protect your content

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Trademark Searches and Registration

We help you protect your name, slogan, logo and design by performing a thorough search and filing your federal trademark application.

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This Service Includes:

  • Comprehensive trademark search 

  • Customized search results memo and analysis

  • Client review call to discuss results of search

  • Prepare and File USPTO Application with Filing Fee of $350

  • Correspondence with you throughout the 8-12 month trademark process

  • Respond to non-substantial office actions

  • Trademark certificate

  • If we clear your mark and it does not register discounted filing fee for your next application

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Let's Work Together

Schedule a FREE consultation with me so I can assess your legal needs and determine how we can best work together.

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