A year ago, in looking for a capable and knowledgeable firm to help me incorporate, I looked to Chuong and John at Counsel for Creators. From that early morning meeting when they met with me, they took the time to explain everything in detail and answer all of my novice questions. Thanks to them, I'm now established and trademarked! To this day, the relationship I have with them is still great, and would highly recommend them to anyone in the LA area who needs legal help in any way. You'd be doing a disservice to yourself if you didn't! read more

John was very rude on discovery call. Anyone clearly calling to have contracts made expects to pay money for them. He assumed because I was presenting a voluntary project (on my end) I was asking for some type of favor. Call these guys if you want to be cut off multiple times and talked down to. Still offered to do the work when he realized I expected to pay after being cantankerous the entire time. Not counsel for creators, just a regular old impatient jerk of a lawyer. Editing to add that I had to call the office to get them to call me at the scheduled time. No respect for a your time when they are late to a scheduled call. Editing to respond: one of my business partners walked in during this call and immediately remarked on the tone being dismissive and rude. After them making that observation I immediately called the front desk to ask that the summary not be moved forward as to not waist more time. Then another person called back asking why I called and I told them again. So I guess communication is an issue all around. There were no "pointing toward other resources", which we didn't need anyway, just being written off until I had to insist, somewhat astoundingly, that I expected to pay. Then I gave you a quote I had already gotten from another lawyer. Then a price was finally put forth. It has been mentioned in other yelp reviews that you push ppl to write good reviews and I should have been more wary of that possibility. I'm not sure your reviews reflect anything other than a business strategy. read more

I came in and knew exactly what I was trying to do. I needed help to correct some issues that I had with a trademark application I submitted. The process was pretty straightforward. The team provided me with information that helped me to get a better understanding of the issue. I think they are a solid company to use for legal advice with 2 general caveats. 1.) As the client, you need to come in having performed basic research (a la Google). This will help you get the most bang for your buck. 2.) FOLLOW-UP. I have worked with attorneys, I have a Masters of Law, and volunteered at legal clinics, the client that vehemently follows up may be annoying but they get remembered. Be an advocate for yourself. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because I am a hard grader. I work in professional services and have supreme high standards when it comes to rating services. I've seen the best and work with the best so I don't give out 5's casually. The service has to wow me AND surpass all my expectations with a soupçon of over and above. This wasn't that. But their service was as promised, effective, and delivered. That makes them a solid option and better than other lawyers that will take your money, leave you naked, and make you bitter about working with attorneys. I recommend them. read more

Spencer and Jonathan did an amazing job helping me with my legal matters. Their expertise and professionalism always showed through every conversation and email. Their affordable services and plethora of resources shows they really care about their clients. I absolutely recommend them for any and all of your creative, legal matters. read more

First red flag was that Jonathan asked me to leave a Yelp review right after our first phone consultation, which was now over 4 years ago. I had a trademark issue and was advised that social media companies would typically defer to trademarks, and after a long expensive process of filing US and International trademarks, Jonathan's plan didn't work and the social media companies just ignored us. What he made sound relatively straightforward and a matter of just weeks turned into more than 2 years. The only reason I finally got one of the social media accounts was because the other business eventually ceased operation and quit using the accounts. When it finally came time to negotiate with the other business, Jonathan completely dropped the ball and left out the most critical pieces of information that I had repeatedly reiterated. He then told me that negotiations didn't seem possible. I fired him, took over the negotiations and turned it around and got it completely resolved. I often had to send followup emails days later to get answers to simple questions, and I never felt like I really got satisfactory answers. At one point I asked to work with a different attorney at the firm on this project because I was unhappy, and I was passed onto what I assume was a junior associate who ignored questions about their credentials, was not listed on the website, and was worse about followup and details than Jonathan. read more

Couldn't recommend Chuong and Jonathan enough. If you are a small business, creator, filmmaker, artist -- basically anyone that needs a lawyer! -- you won't regret hiring CFC for your legal needs. Through them, I was able to trademark my brand with smooth guidance & counsel along the way. Thank you, Chuong and Jonathan, for your professionalism and kindness! read more

I made an online consultation. I got my call today His name Was Jonathan Tobin. I was blown away with all the information he gave me and helped me with , he never ask for money or really didn't bring it up unless I did everybody else I called want it money just to tell me how to help do a better search of the name/Trademark . He was very honest and I will be calling back when im ready with the name I want and file the application thank you again . read more

I subscribed to the Counsel for Creators program, and I am very impressed. The document review provided was professional, comprehensive, informative, and timely. It was just what I was looking for. I strongly recommend the program, it is an excellent value. read more

Incredibly valuable resource for emerging business owners in the creative space. If you're serious about your business, you cannot forgo proper legal counsel to avoid common problems re setting up and operating your nascent venture. Jon, Chuong, and Spencer are not only consummate professionals, they're nice guys to boot! read more

I've been working with the Counsel team for a few years now, and they have always provided top-notch service. Chuong and Jonathan have been on top of it every time I have questions or need contract reviews or need help setting up my business, etc. Really appreciate their professionalism and how they explain complicated legal terms and processes very clearly and how quickly they always respond. They also send frequent business advice & tips to us subscribed members that are very helpful. Thanks to Jonathan, my music business is officially trademarked and the process went very smoothly! Highly recommend these guys especially to any other artists out there who struggle with the legal matters of the entertainment industry. read more

I am a self-employed/freelance artist who has spent a fortune on legal fees in the past 2 years due to having had my artwork stolen numerous times and having worked with some dodgy business people. I had to learn the hard and expensive way about copyright matters. And there is so much to learn and nowhere to learn it all when the average lawyer charges $100+ for one phonecall, or $300+ to write one "cease and desist" letter. (Learning this stuff doesn't stop people from stealing your shit, but it gives you the confidence to deal with it without losing your shit) So when I discovered Jonathan Tobin's Counsel For Creators Program and I saw that the monthly subscription fee is under $100 per month for unlimited advice that includes contract reviews, C&D letters and general legal issues related to being a creative business person - this sounded too good to be true. It is all true. I have been subscribed for one month and am so far very impressed. For $95, I have already had at least 3 phone conversations with Jonathan and several email exchanges where I have received friendly, concise advice. Jonathan also offers as part of this subscription plan, a "Creative Services Agreement" template for artists to download and use - and after having seen/used several of these types of agreements from other sources - this one is excellent. Simple, thorough, easy to understand and edit with help from Jonathan (as part of the plan.) I am looking forward to the forthcoming "Licensing Agreement" template. I would highly recommend Counsel for Creators to all my artist friends. read more

I had a quick consultation with Phuong and he was extremely informative. They offer a very affordable package for businesses that want to register their trademark. I look forward to working with Phuong and staff with my legal business needs. Thank you!! read more

As a designer/artist Jonathan Tobin has given me some indispensable legal advice and help over the last year. He has walked me through two small claims cases involving deadbeat clients, including the drafting and sending of professional 'warning' letters to both. He has also helped tremendously with navigating and understanding, in plain English, the 'legalese' of various IP and artist contracts. I've recommended him to several other colleagues who all now sing his praises as well. Thanks Jonathan! read more

Excellent service and fair prices. Got my non profit approved in a few months instead of a couple of years. Got all my trademarks approved too. The process was smooth and fast. I highly recommend to try this company. read more

Our company has been doing business with Counsel for Creators for 2 years now and are very satisfied with the results. If we have a legal business issue, I know we will get prompt, friendly, honest and reasonably priced, professional results. It is good to know that we have someone on our team, if we need to step into the ring, to be strong, when things are tough, and know that we'll make better decisions and have the coaching it takes to either gain more revenue, as happened last year with a contract agreement that was highly profitable, or know when to cut our losses and leave the table before it gets more uncomfortable and expensive then it needs to be. We plan on continuing to keep Counsel for Creators "in the corner of our ring" indefinitely. read more

These guys are a pleasure to work with. I run a couple businesses and they are always readily available to answer any of my legal questions. Good people can be hard to find but working with this team has lead reassured me I'm in the right hands. read more

Couldn't recommend Chuong enough! First, I reached out to Chuong late on a Friday, over a holiday weekend, and he still got back to me almost immediately. Chuong was incredibly professional and helpful throughout the entire process - diligently explaining details and providing advice where needed. I will definitely be reaching out to Chuong again in the future to use his services. Understandably, Chuong is a busy man, so if you need something done ASAP (like I did), be patient with working with his schedule. He had to book me in 1/2 hour increments between all of his other clients, and with that being said, I 100% feel that he did all that he could to work with me in the shorter time frame that I needed. Plus, Chuong just seems like an honest and genuine person, and that's what you want! Thanks Chuong! read more

I run a video production company with my two partners and we needed new legal representation in a pinch. We found Chuong on Yelp, and I cannot begin to speak highly enough of our experience working with him. He has gone above and beyond over and over to make sure that we're well taken care of and completely understand everything that we are working on. As a small business, it is often more trouble than it is worth bringing more people on board, but Chuong has easily been the most helpful person we've ever worked with. His communication is clear, he's responsive to our needs and extremely personable. The Counsel for Creators is a brilliant idea, and it has served so many of our needs without breaking the bank. read more

I've been working with Chuong for almost a year now and am a part of the Counsel for Creators. As a small business owner, I'm endlessly grateful for the contract-writing, contract-reviewing and question-answering that Chuong and his team provide. Working with them helps me sleep at night knowing that I'm have partners in ensuring I am doing things legally. Chuong has supported me through the process of creating an LLC for my business, too, and has walked me through the potentially-confusing steps with patience and kindness. The creative community is better off because of CFC! read more

Chuong Bui represented our independent film, and he did a fantastic job for us. He patiently explained legal matters to us, took care of our up-front legal needs, and was there to protect our project during the distribution process. There were a couple of situations where he saved the day for us by beating back the Hollywood sharks. Without him, I don't know what I would've done. Most importantly, he truly understands artists and their goals, and prioritizes that over all the other b.s. that comes with being in the entertainment industry. I'm looking forward to working with him again! read more

I found Counsel for Creators on Yelp, and contacted them to work on a trademark for my new venture. I know what to look for in a lawyer; I am also an attorney, though I practice in a different area. I found Jonathan Tobin to be responsive, thorough, and professional. He answered all of my questions and identified concerns that could have cost me much more down the road. Their rates are also very reasonable, especially considering that they offer real legal advice (compared to a cookie-cutter online service). I highly recommend Counsel for Creators. read more

About a year ago I started my own design studio again. We typically work for large software companies and are working on launching our own product. For both I needed different types of legal support. Legal situations are typically not the kind of work creatives are eager about to take care of properly. Jonathan, Chuong and team have been taking care of contracts and trademark registration processes for me. What has been great is the low barrier to start working with them, their understanding of creative individuals and organizations and ultimately delivering what is needed in a patient and prompt approach. read more

Jonathan helped me when my IP was used without my permission. He dealt with opposing counsel and later brought in litigators to help us get things sorted out properly. He's since helped me restructure the EULA on my iOS app. I'm grateful for his expert help, and enjoyed working with him personally. I'll happily call on him again next time I need help protecting my IP. read more

I got this recommendation from a friend and i cannot thank him enough. The entire company was accessible and walked me through setting up my corporation and answered all of my questions in real time. They made the process fun and understandable. I HIGHLY recommend this company! Can't say enough nice things. read more

The Counsel For Creators team is super professional and easy to work with. All my request were taken care of quickly. Each person I worked with was transparent about the legal process and had great communication skills. Once you join the month retainer program you have access to legal documents and on call support. I felt really taken care of by the lawyers at this firm! read more

I found Chuong off Yelp and I was lucky to do so, because he saved my butt during a very difficult series of legal issues. He was a steady hand while my emotions were bouncing around like a pregnant woman having cravings. Every time we came to a decision he made sure I understood the implications of each choice -- and when the last series of decisions involved him getting out of bed for a midnight coterie with the other lawyers, he was there. read more

Counsel For Creators' subscription based model and their extensive experience was exactly what I needed as an entrepreneur/creative starting a new venture. Chuong and his team were professional, smart, and most importantly, good people. I highly recommend the team and look forward to continuing to work with them. read more

I've made some stupid business & personal decisions in the past. Chuong and his team at Counsel for Creators have saved my ass many times. They know how to structure settlements, approach complicated situations strategically, and guide you reassuringly along the way. I've worked with a handful of attorneys before and hands down they have been the best. My life has turned around for the better because of their legal guidance and due diligence to setup their clients for the best possible outcomes and not for the most billable hours. read more

Jonathan and Chuong were instrumental in helping me to get my business off the ground successfully. I found them to be highly accessible, thoughtful and professional, and they helped address all of my questions to ensure that I got started on safe footing and didn't make mistakes that could have caused issues to arise down the road. I highly recommend them to any creator/entrepreneur seeking to get a new venture off the ground. read more

Spoke too Choung Bui today about an idea I want to bring to life. He was so helpful and patient, I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you very much! read more

Chuong has both consulted for and done legal work for me in the entertainment (specifically "feature film") world, and I have to say that he is prompt, professional, friendly, and thorough. Above all, Chuong keeps it real. With some lawyers, you get the sensation they drag things out unnecessarily or just expect you to gloss over stuff because there's too much "legalese." When Chuong knew I understood something already, we'd hit the highlights to make sure we were on the same page, then move onto the stuff that I didn't understand or didn't anticipate and help me to fully comprehend the devil in the details. That's exactly the style of legal services I appreciate and enjoy. Highly recommend. read more

Chuong is just awesome! Very knowledgeable and easy to get ahold of. I'm a music manager and I have been with them for almost six months now and it's not only great help but also a great relief to know someone has your back. Highly recommended!! read more

I run a Strategic Content Marketing corporation (www.smacksmog.com) and really needed solid representation. The trouble is that all the law firms I interviewed didn't truly understand our business model and our unique needs. I was very frustrated. Then by luck I heard Jonathan Tobin speak at a tech conference and it was obvious that he knew and understood our needs. Counsel for Creators has been a rock solid ally in negotiating deals and protecting our reputation through rock solid contracts. Jonathan Tobin understood the culture of our company and was able to interweave that into solid representation. He has always been professional, on time, and extremely good at what we hire him to do. I'm not leaving Counsel For Creators for anyone else! read more

Jonathan Tobin, is in my cellphone contacts list. He is my go-to for any of these contract issues, worries, questions, or even sweaty palms and furrowed brows that occur every couple of months. His professional advice has helped me plan my business strategies with confidence, numerous times. Since he has a graphic design background himself, he knows all the nuances of what I'm talking about 100% of the time. He's always on the same page, no need for me to waste time explaining my feelings, he gets it! read more

Chuong is an honest, reliable, and very pleasant attorney to work with. His counsel (and patience!) during a very tedious contract negotiation I had to endure proved to be invaluable. Thanks to his professional efforts, I was able to secure the legal foundation I needed for my entertainment venture. His kindness and commitment to excellence make me confident in seeking his services again for my future endeavors. read more

A few months ago I started my trademark search. I originally went to Legal Zoom to save money and do it on my own, but the process became confusing and asked questions/specifics that I had no idea on. To avoid making a costly mistake I Yelped to find a trademark attorney in LA, close to Downtown. I found a few and while they were good, I didn't vibe with them as much as I hoped; they seemed like they just wanted a new client and not to really help me grow my business. I ended up meeting with Jonathan at Counsel for Creators and really appreciated the way he let me ask 128382983 questions about the process. He never gave me unrealistic advice and was extremely transparent about the process. I liked that he and his staff were consistent and at a price that fit my start up budget. Because he did such a great job at filing my trademark and was friendly and professional I will go to Jonathan for all my legal work! I highly suggest him and his team to anyone looking for legal assistance. read more

Chuong Bui did a great job in crafting a couple of agreements for me I needed for my channel partners as a Temp Workforce Strategy Company. He was very thorough, aggressively protected my interests and position and very knowledgeable. Most importantly; he was very RESPONSIVE! A lost art with lawyers; the reason I switched to him as my own lawyer took days/ sometimes weeks to return my call and had to find someone else. read more

Chuong is very honest and upfront about the whole process. He let me know exactly what he was planning to do before starting and didn't charge me for anything outside of what he stated in the beginning. If you are looking for an honest and skilled lawyer in entertainment law, I cannot recommend Chuong enough! read more

I was in search for an entertainment attorney when my friends were asked to sign a talent agreement for a possible tv show. I searched on yelp and found Chuong and his team. Thank goodness for Counsel for Creators! They made the process so easy for the girls and actually pushed them to ask for things they were a bit shy to request! Chuong streamlined the whole deal. If you are in search of an entertainment lawyer- look no further! Thanks Counsel for creators for making this a painless process! read more

I had a contract dispute that was really beginning to go nowhere, so I scheduled a phoner with Jonathan to discuss my options and to plot out my course of action. Being a true professional, he distilled my issue down to simple, straightforward advice, and in less than an hour the matter was sorted in my favor. If you if you work in any creative industry, having a falling-out with a client is an unfortunate eventuality, and it's during these times that having Counsel For Creators in your corner is invaluable. read more