Practices
J. Maples & Associates has provided legal services for several high profile entertainers, athletes, non-profit organizations and real estate enterprises including: the most recent business undertakings for Harlem's Fashion Row, Egami Group, The Dream Project, Januarie 1st, The Grant Access, Last Dragon Pizza, KinderJam, The Great Girlfriends, DC Media Connection, Lord Cultural Resources, White Rose Marketing, ARIDO, Rich Dollaz (Dollaz Unlimited Management) NFL Superstar Ray Lewis (Lewis Diversified Enterprises), Maples Media Group, Jaguar Therapeutics, and super producers Needlz (Pieces of Hoboken), entertainment ventures for R&B Artists Bilal and Olivia, Rap Artist Skyzoo, cinematographer Tee Smif (The Kings County Cinema Company, LLC) and Mixtape Princess Syncity (Tha Epydemik, LLC), 1st and 15th Recording Artist Shayla G, and producers Christian Rich, non-profit endeavors for G. Next, Inc. and TrueStar Magazine in Chicago, IL and also served as of-counsel to New York real estate developer Elie Hirschfeld of Hirschfeld Properties, LLC and Denver based law firm Van Remortel, LLC
Corporate, Small Business & Start-Ups
Entity Incorporation and Organization
Contract Drafting, Negotiating and Litigation
Deceptive Trade Practices Claims
UCC Priority Protection
Trade Secrets, Corporate and Partnership and Unfair Competition Disputes
Small Business Acquisitions and Mergers
Investment and Lending Agreements
Corporate Litigation
Trademarks
Real Estate
Contracts Reviewing, Drafting and Negotiation
Commercial and Residential Purchase Agreements and Closings
Commercial and Residential Violation Representation
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Entertainment & Fashion
Entity Incorporation and Organization
Copyright and Trademark Searches and Registration, Licensing and Assignments
Sample clearances
Contracts Drafting, Negotiating and Litigation
Licensing
Publishing
Distribution
Internet Licensing
Soundtrack Agreements
Merchandising, Endorsements and Sponsorships
Performing Rights and Mechanical Rights Society Registration
Per Diem Appearances
Court Appearances
Motion Hearings
Real Estate Closings
Conferences
Agency Hearings
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Will, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney Drafting and Executions
Probate and Administration Matters
Trustee and Beneficiary Representation