A boutique law firm for entrepreneurs & creative brands

Legal strategy for entrepreneurs & creative brands.

Protect your brand Strengthen your compliance Maximize your IP

Clear, strategic legal support for creators, entrepreneurs, artists, and growing brands — built for how business actually works today.

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Fixed fees, quoted upfront. A conversation to see if we're a good fit.

You're in the right place

We help small businesses build safely
and scale strategically.

Cantatore Law PLLC is a New York boutique firm built for entrepreneurs, creators, and growing companies — the people building real brands in a fast-moving digital world. We help you protect what you've created, strengthen your foundation, and set up your brand for sustainable future growth. Legal precision, in plain English, aligned to where your business is headed.

Franci Cantatore, Ph.D., Esq.
Franci Cantatore, Ph.D., Esq. Founder & Principal Attorney

Hi, I’m Franci.
Every matter here gets
my personal attention.

When you call, you reach me — no being passed around, and no meter running quietly in the background. You’ll never be just another file on my desk.

We help creators, small businesses, artists, digital entrepreneurs and growing brands protect their name, their brand and their contracts — in plain English, for a reasonable fee you know before we start.

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A short, no-obligation conversation — and a flat fee quoted in writing before any work begins.

Who’s leading your matter
  • 20+ years protecting entrepreneurs and creators
  • Ph.D. in Copyright & Digital Technology
  • Admitted in New York, Australia & South Africa
  • Adjunct Professor of IP Law, Seton Hall

What we do

Find your door.

Most clients arrive with one of these four issues on their mind. Point to yours.

I.

Brand Protection
& IP Strategy

Your ideas are valuable. We help you secure them, enforce them, and turn them into assets.

  • Trademark clearance, filing & brand protection
  • Copyright registration for content, courses & creative work
  • Licensing, usage rights & monetization frameworks
  • Enforcement, takedowns & impersonation response

Your IP should be an asset — not a vulnerability.

Best for you if… your brand is getting bigger than your legal setup.
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II.

FTC & Marketing
Compliance

Marketing moves fast. Regulators move faster. We help you stay ahead of both.

  • Compliant claims, testimonials & disclosures
  • Funnel, ad & website compliance audits
  • Substantiation systems & repeatable SOPs
  • Policies that hold up as you scale
  • AI compliance advice
  • Defensible privacy documentation

Compliance shouldn't slow you down. It should strengthen your growth.

Best for you if… you're running ads, funnels, or earnings claims and want to sleep at night.
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III.

Contracts &
Transactional Support

Every deal is an opportunity — and a risk. We help you handle both.

  • Client agreements & service contracts
  • Partnership, collaboration & licensing agreements
  • Website terms, privacy policies & platform compliance
  • Everyday transactional support for small businesses

Your contracts should protect you, reflect your brand, and move your goals forward.

Best for you if… you're signing, hiring, or partnering — and your paperwork hasn't caught up.
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IV.

Entertainment
Law

You create. We protect. Legal strategy for musicians, actors, authors, influencers & digital producers.

  • Recording, publishing & distribution agreements
  • Talent, appearance & performance contracts
  • Influencer, brand-deal & sponsorship deals
  • Copyright protection & licensing for creative work

Protect your work. Negotiate fair deals. Build a lasting creative career.

Best for you if… your work is creative, expressive, or digital — and your deals should protect it.
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A calm, sunlit workspace — a laptop and coffee in soft harbor light

Built for how you actually work

“You've built something worth protecting. Let's make sure it's protected like it matters.” Cantatore Law PLLC

Not sure where to start?

Not sure which one is you?

That's completely normal — most clients aren't sure exactly what they need when they first reach out. Tell us what's going on, and we'll help you find the right path forward. No legal vocabulary required.

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Tell us what's happening. We'll help you name it.

Why work with us

A contemporary law firm
for entrepreneurs & creative brands.

Legal expertise, paired with strategy that's actually aligned to your business.

01 · Clarity

Clear guidance

Plain-language advice you can act on, not decode.

02 · Speed

Fast communication

You'll hear back quickly. Responsiveness is part of the service.

03 · Trust

Transparent pricing

Fixed fees, quoted upfront. No meter running, no surprise bills.

04 · Fluency

Digital-first solutions

Built for online business, content, and creators — for how business works today.

You get more than legal documents. You get a legal partner invested in your growth.

Fixed-Fee Guarantee · No Surprise Bills

A few quick answers

Questions, answered plainly.

Small businesses, digital creators, artists, online entrepreneurs, consultants, and growing brands — anyone whose business runs on content, marketing, and IP. If that's you, you're in the right place.

Yes. Most of our core work — FTC compliance reviews, branding and IP strategy, entertainment law, contract reviews, and contractor agreements — is fixed-fee, quoted upfront. Ongoing IP and compliance management is available at reasonable fixed monthly rates. No meter, no surprises.

Schedule a consultation through our contact page, or call the office directly at 212-634-6369 ext. 6368. It's a short, no-obligation conversation — and you'll leave with a clear next step.

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One easy first step

Build safely. Scale strategically.
Protect what's yours.

Your business has real potential. We help you unlock it — with protection that keeps pace with how fast you're growing, and none of the intimidation you'd expect from a law firm.

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One short conversation. A clear plan. A fixed-fee quote before anything begins.