A LEGAL DISCUSSION WITH SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY: JJ POOLE

What field of law do you practice? Tell me briefly about a time it felt incredibly rewarding. (obviously without breaking privilege!) I practice Sports, Entertainment, Real Estate, Business Law & Civil dispute & litigation practice. Felt very rewarding to obtain a large settlement for my client without having to go before the court regarding the associated claims. Rewarding because the client had already lost a significant amount of market credibility and business because of the dispute. The defendant was already wealthy so they had the opportunity to delay, stretch and extend litigation without resolution but they looked at the claims and decided not to.
What is a common misconception about the field of law that you practice? What do you wish more people knew or did to help you help them? The most common misconception is that the areas in which I practice are dramatically different than each other, when in fact they are all pretty closely related and require the same skillsets in all of the areas.
What have you learned so far about running your own business? What sets you apart? I ran several businesses before I became a lawyer. The practice of law is a skillset and the business of running a law firm is really no different than running any other business. The major difference is the regulatory agencies that govern the business, in this case it’s the Bar. So long as you understand and follow the policies and nuances of the Bar requirements, it’s just like running any other business. I think my experience in that area specifically sets me apart since starting a law practice right out of law school may be difficult for those who have no experience in running a business of their own and I ran 5 before law school and run 3 now, so not only do I understand my clients needs intimately from a business perspective, I understand their needs from a legal perspective.
If you could tell the world one piece of advice from your area of expertise, what would it be? *Disclaimer: this shall not be construed as legal advice. This blog is merely to disseminate information to the general public for entertainment purposes only. There is no attorney-client relationship with this attorney nor his/her firm whatsoever merely due to the dissemination of this information. To engage the attorney and his/her firm, please contact them and schedule an initial consultation at the e-mail below

. Be PROACTIVE instead of reactive. This goes for every area in which I practice law; Athletes should be more proactive with hiring a lawyer before they sign endorsement or employment contracts, Recording Artists, Managers, Producers and Talent should hire a lawyer before they sign record deals, works for hire, royalty split sheet arrangements and employment contracts. Buyers, Sellers and Landlords should get signed agreements before they agree to purchase, sell or rent real property, and Business Owners should have contracts in place for every important transaction in which they might endeavor, so that if at some point a civil dispute arises, the person has a strong platform from which to present their discrepancy.
What’s one service that you offer that you find would help the community if they understood access to your firm was much easier than they imagined? Contract Review. It is less expensive than one might think, and more important than one might think, especially if they are looking to receive a pecuniary benefit from the agreement.
Where can people find you?

Website: www.jjpoolelaw.com or www.askjjpoole.com

Twitter: @jjpoole

Facebook: Askjjpoole (JJ Poole Attorney at Law)

Instagram: @jjpoolelaw

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