The Law Offices of Melissa K. Dagodag

Languages

• English

Law Firm Overview

The Law Offices of Melissa K. Dagodag specializes in serving entrepreneurial businesses and creative individuals and provides an excellent alternative to large, impersonal law firms.

 Prior Related Experience 
◦ Lawyer at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips (a top California law firm)
◦ In-house attorney for BCBG (a major fashion company)
◦ Founder of successful home accessories company
 Education 
◦ UCLA School of Law (JD)
◦ Stanford University (BA, MA)

 Price 
◦ Free Consulation
◦ Better rates than the large firms 
◦ Flat fees for many services

 Network 
◦ Provides clients with access to an exceptional team of business and legal professionals

 Involvement

◦ Commissioner for City of Santa Monica

◦ Former Board Member of Rotary Club of Santa Monica

◦ Board Member of Meals on Wheels West

 
General Counsel for Your Business 
◦ Forming your business entity and protecting your intellectual property
◦ Offering preventative legal medicine to avoid common legal pitfalls
◦ Advising you about your best options when you face legal challenges
 
Services include 
◦ Registering trademarks and copyrights
◦ Forming corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs)
◦ Preparing contracts: non-disclosure, employment, trade secret, entertainment, music, licensing, buy-sell, publishing, leases, etc.
◦ Writing cease and desist letters
◦ Preparing business plans
◦ Providing good advice on your legal issues

Areas of Practice

• Business Formation and Contracts
• Trademarks and Copyrights
• Entertainment Contracts (Including Music)
• Licensing
• Employment Contracts
• Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations

Classes and Seminars

• Fashion Law 101, California Lawyers for the Arts, 2007
• The Music Business, California Lawyers for the Arts, 2008

Pro Bono Activities

• Board Member, Meals on Wheels West, 2007 - Present
• Director, Santa Monica Rotary Club, 2006 - Present
• California Lawyer for the Arts, 2006 - Present
• Commissioner, City of Santa Monica

Representative Clients

• David Hernadez, American Idol Finalist 2008
• Right Bank Babies, Apparel Manufacturer
• A Common Thread, Production Company
• HHW Technologies, Inc., Technology Company

Ancillary Businesses

• Business Entity Formation/Business Contracts/Entertainment Contracts
• Trademark Registration/Music and Book Publishing/Production Agreements
• Copyright Registration/Cease and Desist Letters/Internet Law
• Technology and Artwork Licensing

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Collections, Communications & Media, Contracts, Employment Law -- Employer, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure, Intellectual Property, Internet, Science & Technology, Trademarks