Mix and Match Services
We focus on setting your business up for success by building a strong, unmovable legal foundation. We file your business entity documents, register your business for necessary State and local filings, draft and review your contracts to protect your assets and property, and register your trademarks and copyrights to protect your words, designs, and ideas
EXPLORE PACKAGES
LLC Business 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.
$350
including state filing fee
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
Trademark Search & Report
$350
deducted from the trademark package if the client proceeds
This Service Includes:
Comprehensive federal, state, and common law trademark search with detailed results
Detailed opinion letter from an attorney detailing the likelihood of registration
If your brand is unavailable for trademark, we’ll continue searching for additional names/logos until we find one you can trademark—at no extra cost
Essential Entrepreneur Contracts
We provide you with the contracts. You fill in the details for your business. Drafted by experienced business attorneys, these contracts protect your personal and business assets while making your business deals fair and profitable to you, your consumers, and those you work with.
$250
This Service Includes:
Client Services Agreement (governs your dealings with clients)
Operating Agreement (necessary when there are multiple business owners)
Independent Contractor Agreement (ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for contractor deals)
Copyright Assignment Agreement (necessary when you deal with designers, photographers, artists etc for your business branding & products)
Non-disclosure Agreement (needed to protect your ideas, confidential info, & trade secrets when working with others).
Contract Drafting & Review
We help you know and understand your rights and obligations before signing a contract. When starting a new business, we give you the tools to protect your business from liability and form a strong foundation. We also provide contracts that protect your assets and intellectual property so others cannot steal and make money off of your ideas.
$250
depending on the length and purpose of the contract (Virginia-based businesses only)
This Service Includes:
Contract Drafting & Review
Contract Negotiations
Operating Agreements (for business partners)
Independent Contractor Agreements (for people you hire)
Client Service Agreements (for your clients)
Copyright Assignment Agreements (to transfer ownership of creative content)
Copyright Assignment Agreements (to transfer ownership of creative content)
Pre Litigation Disputes
$250/hour
This Service Includes:
Communicating with parties to resolve disputes by sending letters (Cease & Desist, Collections)
Making phone calls
Coordinating conference calls for settlement negotiations
Negotiating and resolving disputes
Drafting and finalizing agreements to confirm agreements in writing
Advising clients on strategy to protect their interests
General Counsel Services
At JMA LAW, we offer flexible, on-demand legal support tailored to your business's needs. With a simple retainer, you gain access to expert legal advice on matters such as contract drafting, compliance, intellectual property, and employment issues. We provide proactive guidance to help you navigate challenges and protect your business, without the commitment or cost of hiring an in-house attorney. This service ensures you have reliable legal counsel at your fingertips, ready to support your business's growth and safeguard its interests.
$250/month
(Virginia-based businesses only)
This Service Includes:
Document Review
Legal Research
Contract Drafting
One-on-One Consulting on the following topics:
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Trademark Registration: Understanding the process, requirements, and benefits of registering a trademark.
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Business Formation: Choosing the right legal structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp) and filing for formation.
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Brand Protection: Strategies for protecting intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
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Contract Drafting & Review: Creating and reviewing business contracts to ensure they meet legal and operational needs.
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Compliance: Navigating local, state, and federal regulations relevant to your business.
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Business Development: Strategies for scaling your business, including market expansion and strategic partnerships.
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Legal Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks and liabilities.
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Hiring & Outsourcing: Best practices for recruiting, managing employees, and outsourcing tasks.
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Customer Agreements: Creating agreements for client services, terms of use, and privacy policies.
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Intellectual Property Strategy: Developing a strategy for protecting and leveraging your intellectual property.
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Negotiation Tactics: Techniques for effective negotiation with clients, vendors, and partners.
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Conflict Resolution: Strategies for resolving disputes and handling legal conflicts.
Essential Business Starter Kit
Providing you with the essentials you need to effectively launch your business.
$1700
This Service Includes:
Trademark Search & Report
LLC Business Formation/EIN Registration (state filing fees included)
2 Key Entrepreneur Contracts: Client Services Agreement, Contractor Agreement, or Operating Agreement
2 Legal Consultation Hours on:
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Protections Beyond the LLC
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Trademark Registration process
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Compliance with local, state, and federal rules
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Hiring & outsourcing work
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Filing an S-Corp
Starter Kit Checklist (what all business owners in VA need to know to launch effectively)
Resources to help effectively launch and maintain business
Referrals for accountants, bankers, social media managers, contractors
This is a one-time complimentary meeting (up to 15 minutes) designed for business owners to discuss the needs of the business with the firm and the services the office can provide to support the business. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for the business owner(s) and attorney to get to know one another. This meeting is generally conducted by phone. Lead attorney Jazmin Mullen-Allen will call you at the designated time for the appointment.
*This is not appropriate for business owners that desire to ask legal questions.
Join Us
for a personalized trademark discovery session where we’ll review our trademark packages and answer any questions you may have about protecting your brand. During this call, we will help you address key questions such as:
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What can I trademark?
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How much does it cost?
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What does it protect?
Learn how trademarks safeguard your brand assets. -
What's the process like?
We’ll walk you through the entire trademark registration process from start to finish. -
What's the likelihood of registration?
We’ll discuss the chances of approval based on our comprehensive search and analysis.
This call is designed to provide clarity and peace of mind as you take the next step in protecting your brand.