Contracts & dispute resolution
Contracts That Craft Clarity, Disputes Resolved with Care
From commission agreements to collaboration contracts, we draft terms that protect your creative process. And when disagreements arise, we navigate the conflict with the same precision you bring to your craft.
Documents for every maker relationship
Contracts that do the heavy lifting
What should a commission say about scope, timelines, materials, revisions, or late delivery? We spell it out before the first stitch, kiln firing, or proof run.
The contract your project actually needs
A clean agreement keeps the work moving. It also reduces those awkward end-of-project conversations nobody enjoys. We draft for makers who sell at fairs, license patterns, collaborate across studios, or deliver one-off bespoke commissions.
Artist-Client Commission Agreements
Define scope, approvals, payment timing, and change requests before production starts.
Licensing & Royalty Contracts
Set usage rights, exclusivity, territory, and reporting terms with care.
Collaboration & Partnership Agreements
Clarify ownership, decision-making, and revenue splits from day one.
Consignment & Gallery Contracts
Keep title, insurance, commissions, and return terms in plain sight.
Artisan Fair Vendor Terms
Perfect for pop-ups, exhibitions, and seasonal markets where terms need to be short, sharp, and enforceable. Why leave booth fees or setup duties vague?
Guild Membership Agreements
Build compliant rules for joining, conduct, dues, committee roles, and exit terms that still feel workable in real life.
Spot the clause that shifts risk
We look for hidden indemnities, automatic renewals, and usage traps that can trip a maker later.
Dispute resolution pathways for makers
Choose the right path, not the loudest one
Most conflicts don't need theatre. They need a careful sequence, the right forum, and a lawyer who understands the commercial rhythm of creative businesses.
Preserve time
We narrow the issues early so you're not paying to argue about what was never really disputed.
Mediation, arbitration, or litigation?
The best route depends on the deal, the relationship, and how much the maker community needs to keep functioning. We explain the trade-offs plainly, then help you move with confidence. Who wants a public fight if a private resolution will do?
We often recommend this first; it's cost-effective and preserves craft community relationships. A neutral mediator helps the sides talk through business realities, not just grievances. It's especially useful when you still want to work together after the dispute settles.
Arbitration can be the right fit where privacy matters and the contract already points to a binding private decision-maker. We use it when speed, confidentiality, and finality carry real value. No extra noise. Just a clear result.
When a dispute can't be fixed any other way, litigation may be necessary. We'll assess evidence, deadlines, damages, and enforcement from the start so you know what the court path really means for your business.
Protect relationships
We keep conversations professional and measurable, because reputations in creative circles travel quickly.
Reduce exposure
Our aim is simple: avoid escalation where possible, and build leverage where necessary.
Get your contract reviewed
Before you sign, let us read the fine print
Before you sign a gallery contract or a licensing deal, let our eyes catch the hidden clauses that could trip you up later. A single sentence can shift payment timing, ownership, or liability in ways you won't spot on a first read. Why leave that to chance?