ART LAW

The Art World can be viewed as many shades of gray, but Jack the lawyer will help you make your issue black and white.

My mission is to help people.

My passion is art.

The combination of these truths is why I created Jack the lawyer.

Jack's clients comprise of artists, collectors, galleries, museums and cultural institutions. Jack advises his clients on the full range of legal issues concerning the business of art, the art market, and protecting your ideas.

For Artists:

Most artists don't want to understand the world of business or want to be involved in the day to day of running a business. Let me be your partner and advisor to help navigate the treacherous waters of business, intellectual property and the creative life.

For Collectors:

Art Transaction Support: Jack can provide legal support in the purchase or sale of art, including due diligence and contract review.

Art Collection Management: Advising on legal matters related to the management and protection of art collections, including tax and estate planning.

Art Dispute Resolution: Representation in art-related legal disputes, such as disputes over authenticity or ownership or anti-money laundering regulations and import/export restrictions.

For Galleries:

Contract drafting and negotiation: Jack the Lawyer can draft and review contracts for your gallery, such as artist agreements, consignment agreements, loan agreements, and purchase agreements. We can also negotiate on your behalf to ensure that the terms of the contract are favorable and protect the gallery's interests.

Intellectual property protection: Jack the Lawyer can assist you in protecting your intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents. 

Dispute resolution: Jack the Lawyer can represent the gallery in disputes that may arise, such as breach of contract claims, copyright infringement claims, or disputes with artists or buyers. 

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