New York Business & Entertainment Lawyer | Startups, Athletes, Gaming | NYC

Your New York Legal Partner for Startups, Athletes, Creators, and Gaming

New York City is the epicenter of media, entertainment, professional sports, and venture capital. For founders raising their first round, athletes negotiating NIL endorsements, creators building licensing businesses, and gaming operators entering one of the most active markets in the country, the legal landscape here moves fast and demands counsel that keeps pace. Jacobs Counsel operates from Midtown Manhattan, positioned at the intersection of these industries to deliver responsive, fixed-fee legal services that match the speed of the city.

Startup Attorney in Manhattan

Manhattan is home to one of the largest startup ecosystems in the world. From SaaS companies in Flatiron to fintech ventures in the Financial District, New York founders need attorneys who understand cap tables, SAFE notes, and the nuances of Delaware incorporation for a New York-based company. As a startup attorney serving Manhattan, Jacobs Counsel handles entity formation, founder agreements, seed and Series A documentation, employment contracts, and ongoing outside counsel relationships, all on transparent, fixed-fee terms that make budgeting predictable for early-stage companies.

NIL Attorney and Entertainment Lawyer in New York

New York's college athletic programs, from Columbia and St. John's to Fordham and NYU, produce student-athletes who attract significant NIL endorsement opportunities. As an NIL attorney in New York, Jacobs Counsel negotiates endorsement contracts, reviews brand partnership agreements, and structures NIL collectives to ensure athletes capture fair value while staying compliant with NCAA and state-level regulations. For entertainers and content creators, our entertainment law practice covers talent agreements, licensing deals, music and media contracts, and intellectual property protection for creators building audiences across platforms based in New York.

Gaming Lawyer in NYC

New York's gaming and sports betting market continues to expand rapidly. Gaming operators, daily fantasy platforms, and skill-based gaming companies launching or operating in New York need counsel that understands both state regulatory requirements and the broader national compliance picture. As a gaming lawyer serving NYC, Jacobs Counsel provides regulatory analysis, licensing support, and operational compliance guidance to help gaming businesses navigate New York's evolving legal framework with confidence.

Estate Planning Lawyer in Midtown Manhattan

For high-net-worth professionals, athletes with short career windows, and families building generational wealth, estate planning is not optional. Our Midtown Manhattan office serves clients who need wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to New York's specific estate and tax considerations. We work alongside our clients' financial advisors and CPAs to build estate plans that protect assets and ensure a smooth transfer of wealth.