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Nashville Contracts & Transactions Attorney & Law Firm

 

Founded by Nashville contract & commercial transaction attorney Zach Scott Gainous, we are a boutique Nashville contract & agreements law firm that provides legal expertise, advice, and representation to creative & talented people and businesses with contract law issues.  We strive to be the "go-to" contract and commercial transactions law firm in Nashville for people and companies in many industries and sectors, including entertainment, music, movies & television, sports and athletics, media and technology, and fashion.

 

As a Nashville business law firm, we regularly assist and help limited liability companies or LLCs, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, LLPs, professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners, startups, companies, and small businesses with a wide variety of business and personal contracts issues. Here are just some of the ways and issues we assist our clients with contracts and commercial transactions issues:

Nashville Business & Corporate Attorney Zach Scott Gainous

Zach Scott Gainous - Business & corporate attorney and founder of The Fruitful Firm

Contract Lawyer & Law Firm for Music Artists, Creators, & Music Business Clients

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As a Nashville contract attorney and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent music artists and bands, music creators, songwriters, record producers, music business entrepreneurs, professionals, executives, startups, small businesses and more, with their contract issues, drafting, negotiations, breaches, disputes, and litigation, including

  • advising and representing music artists and bands with record deals, 360 label agreements, artist or band management, booking agent, sponsorship and endorsement, and other music industry or label contracts,

  • counseling and representing songwriters, lyricists, and music composers with songwriting and music publishing deals, co-publishing agreements, and music publishing administration contracts,

  • representing and advising record producers with music producer or production agreements for albums, singles, EPs, demos or portions of music releases, etc.,

  • representing and counseling music business clients with music licensing agreements, including sync licensing contracts, etc.,

  • counseling and representing artist managers, booking agents and agencies with artist management contracts and booking agent agreements, etc.,

  • advising and representing small and independent music publishers, record labels, music production companies, with contracts and agreements, including artist or band recording contracts, songwriter music publishing agreements, song and master licensing and synchronization deals, etc.,

  • counseling and representing music executives and professionals with executive compensation agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure and trade secret agreements, etc.,

  • representing and advising music business clients, companies, small businesses, startups, & entrepreneurs with music industry contracts including marketing, radio promotion, publicity or PR, social media & fan club management, etc.

Contract Attorney & Law Firm for Startups, Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses, & Companies

 

Being a Nashville area contract lawyer and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, companies, and professionals in various industries and professions, with their contract issues, negotiations, drafting, disputes, breaches, litigation, and more, including

  • advising and representing entrepreneurs, companies, startups, medium & small businesses, and professionals in food and hospitality, including chefs, restaurateurs, food trucks, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, etc., with contracts and agreements,

  • counseling and representing entrepreneurs, companies, startups, mid-size & small businesses, and professionals in real estate and construction, including real estate developers, home or real estate construction companies, contractors, etc., with agreements and contracts,

  • representing and advising professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and medium sized companies in marketing, advertising, and public relations on contracts and contract law issues,

  • representing and counseling small businesses, startups, companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals in healthcare, including surgeons, physicians, dentists, medical and dental practices, with contracts and agreements,

  • advising and representing startups, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and companies with business investment contracts and business loan agreements, etc.,

  • representing and counseling entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and mid size companies with real estate contracts including commercial leases and sales agreements for office space, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, etc.,

  • representing and counseling entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and mid size companies with contracts involving leases, service agreements, and the sale of goods, including security interest or collateral sales agreements in inventory, equipment, vehicles, and much more.

Contract Attorney & Law Firm for Media & Technology Industry Creators, Clients & Companies

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As a Nashville contract attorney and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent media and technology creators, developers, producers, media and public figures, book authors and writers, software and app programmers, media and technology entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, small businesses and more, with their contract issues, drafting, negotiations, breaches, disputes, and litigation, including

  • advising and representing media & tech clients on their contracts & agreements, including drafting and negotiation, breaches, disputes, litigation, etc.

  • representing and advising book authors, writers, and publishers,

  • counseling and representing media & technology creators, including software, video game, social media, website, and app developers, producers, programmers, etc., with contracts and agreements, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, etc.,

  • advising, assisting, and representing media & public figures with contracts and agreements, including podcasters & podcast hosts, public speakers, journalists, reporters, commentators, analysts, etc.,

  • representing and counseling media and tech providers, companies, entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses, with contracts, including terms of service and electronic agreements, etc.

  • representing and advising media & technology executives with contracts, including executive compensation & employment agreements, etc.

Contract Attorney & Law Firm for Athletes & Sports Industry Clients & Companies

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Being a Nashville contract lawyer and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent athletes, athletic coaches, sports stars, and sports industry entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, small businesses, and companies, with their contract issues, negotiations, drafting, disputes, breaches, litigation, and more, including

  • advising and representing professional and college athletes and sports stars on their contracts and agreements, including NCAA, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA players, etc.,

  • counseling and representing college and pro sports coaches in the NCAA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, etc., with employment and coaching agreements with teams and leagues,

  • representing and advising athletes, sports stars, coaches, and sports clients on sponsorship and endorsement contracts or agreements,

  • representing and counseling pro sports stars and athletes with employment, team, league, and union agreements and contracts, including disputes, breaches, and litigation, etc.,

  • representing and advising current and former athletes, coaches, and sports clients with employment or executive compensation contracts and agreements in their post sports career activities, after playing or coaching retirement or due to health or injury issues,

  • advising and representing sports executives with executive employment or compensation agreements and contracts with teams and leagues,

  • representing and counseling sports agents, sports managers, athletes, and coaches with their agency and management agreements, etc.,

  • counseling and representing sports entrepreneurs, sports industry professionals, small business owners, and companies with their contracts, including private or personal coaches, publicists and PR firms, sports marketing and advertising firms, etc.

Contract Attorney & Law Firm for Film, TV, & Entertainment Industry Clients & Companies

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Being a Nashville contract lawyer and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent entertainers, movie, and television industry creators, entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, small businesses, and companies, with their contract issues, negotiations, drafting, disputes, breaches, litigation, and more, including

  • advising and representing entertainers, actors, actresses, comics & comedian with contracts and agreements, including personal appearance deals, film & TV contracts, agent and management agreements, etc.,

  • counseling and representing entertainment, movie, film, & television directors and producers with contracts, including entertainment, film, & TV industry, producer, and director agreements, etc.,

  • representing and advising entertainment, film, movie, and television script and screenplay writers with contracts and agreements,

  • representing and counseling entertainment, film, movie, & TV talent agents and personal managers and firms with entertainment, movie, and television contracts and agreements,

  • advising and representing entertainment, movie, film, & television industry entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, companies, startups, and small businesses, with agreements and contracts, including entertainment publicists and PR firms, marketing firms, etc.

Contract Lawyer & Law Firm for Fashion & Apparel Industry Clients, Companies, Brands, & Creators

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Being a Nashville area contract attorney and law firm, we have the legal expertise to advise and represent fashion, clothing, and apparel creators, designers, fashion models, fashion brands, companies, entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, small businesses and more, with their contract issues, negotiations, drafting, disputes, litigation, and breaches, including

  • advising and representing fashion models with agreements & contracts, including personal appearances, agent or agency deals, fashion photography agreements, etc.,

  • representing and advising apparel & fashion designers and creators with contracts and agreements, including employment, manufacturing, distribution, retail licensing deals, etc.,

  • counseling and representing fashion brands, companies, entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, etc., with contracts and agreements, including retail sales, merch or apparel distribution or shipping contracts, etc.,

Let's talk about your contract law issues or concerns.

We love to talk and meet with current and potential contract and agreement clients.  If you need help or have questions about contract law issues, please complete and submit the form here or call us at 615-671-4301.

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