Practices & Industries
At Messing Law, we serve entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, and innovators across diverse industries, including technology, media, consumer products, professional services, and more.
Our industry-specific insight allows us to deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions that align with your goals, mitigate risk, and support long-term value creation.
Practice Areas
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We partner with visionaries to build legal foundations that support long-term success. Our attorneys provide comprehensive guidance on:
Entity formation and structuring
Funding and growth strategies
Founder counseling
Intellectual property protection and licensing
Regulatory compliance and risk management
Business planning and scaling operations
Our team understands that entrepreneurs need more than legal services—they need strategic partners who can anticipate challenges and identify opportunities. We work alongside founders at every stage, from initial concept to market leadership.
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Our experienced litigators represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as a variety of alternative dispute forums, utilizing a strategic approach that balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions.
Litigation
We handle complex disputes across various domains, including:
Commercial and business litigation
Contract disputes and enforcement
Employment litigation and compliance
Intellectual property protection and infringement
Founder disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our ADR practice offers efficient, cost-effective solutions that aim preserve business relationships and confidentiality through:
Mediation and facilitated negotiation
Arbitration proceedings
Structured settlement negotiations
Early neutral evaluation
Novel and “Bet the Farm” Disputes
We specialize in navigating uncharted legal territories, taking on cases that challenge conventional legal thinking:
Emerging technology conflicts
“Impossible” disputes and “make or break” litigation
Innovative contract interpretation scenarios
Precedent-setting litigation in rapidly evolving industries
Challenging and modernizing outdated precedents
Our team thrives on complex, unprecedented legal challenges, applying creative problem-solving and deep legal expertise to cases that push the boundaries of traditional litigation.
No matter the dispute, we develop customized resolution strategies aligned with your business objectives, whether that means reaching an amicable settlement or prevailing in formal proceedings.
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Our corporate practice delivers comprehensive legal guidance to businesses without the overhead of an in-house legal department (or we can guide your in-house team). We provide ongoing counsel on:
Contract negotiation and management
Corporate governance and compliance
Risk management and mitigation
Mergers and acquisitions strategy
Regulatory compliance across industries
Founder counseling and in-house lawyer counseling
As your outside general counsel, we become an extension of your team, offering responsive legal support tailored to your specific industry and business model.
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Commercial Contracts & Technology Transactions
We draft, review, and negotiate agreements that protect your interests while facilitating business growth, specializing in:
B2B commercial contracts and service agreements
Software and technology licensing
Distribution and supply chain agreements
Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Corporate Transactions & Governance
Our transaction team guides clients through complex corporate matters with precision:
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Corporate restructuring and reorganization
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Capital raising and securities compliance
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We help clients build, manage, and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets through:
IP portfolio assessment, development and management
Licensing and technology transfer
IP audits and due diligence
Trade secret protection programs
Enforcement of IP rights
Brand growth and protection
Our strategic approach ensures your innovations and creative assets become powerful business advantages.
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Our specialized IP litigation team defends your innovations with technical expertise and litigation experience. We handle:
Utility and design patent infringement claims and defenses
Trade secret misappropriation
Technology-focused commercial disputes
Trademark and copyright disputes
Right of privacy and publicity violations
Defamation, unfair competition, and advertising related matters
We combine technical understanding with strategic legal thinking to protect the intellectual property that drives your competitive advantage.
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In today's digital economy, data protection is business-critical. Our privacy practice offers:
Privacy policy development and implementation
Data security policy development and implementation
Data privacy and information security training and audits
GDPR, CCPA, and cross-border data transfers
Privacy impact assessments
Vendor management and third-party risk
We help you navigate complex regulations while building customer trust through responsible data practices.
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Our M&A practice guides businesses through transformative transactions with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing disruption:
Buy-side and sell-side representation
Due diligence and risk assessment
Transaction structuring
Post-closing integration and compliance
Management buyouts and succession planning
We provide end-to-end support from initial planning through successful closing and beyond.
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We support technology companies and investors through every stage of growth and investment:
Early-stage and growth equity financing
Venture capital and private equity transactions
Strategic investments and partnerships
Technology transfer and commercialization
Investor agreements and governance structures
Our deep understanding of both technology and finance allows us to structure deals that align with your business objectives and promote innovation.
Industries
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We help online sellers navigate the unique challenges of digital retail, with specialized experience in:
Marketplace policies and compliance
Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting
Consumer protection regulations
Unauthorized seller enforcement
Distribution, management, warehousing, and other logistics agreements
Our team has particular expertise in Amazon's complex ecosystem, helping sellers protect their brands and resolve disputes effectively.
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Our attorneys combine industry knowledge with technical understanding to support innovation in:
New inventions and innovative technologies
SaaS and cutting edge software
AI and machine learning applications
Regulatory compliance and licensing
Data security and privacy
We help companies navigate complex regulatory environments while pursuing technological advancement.
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We protect the rights and business interests of creative professionals:
Talent agreements and endorsement deals
Social media policies and content licensing
Intellectual property protection
Brand partnerships and sponsorships
Management and agency agreements
Rights management and enforcement
Our team understands the evolving landscape of digital media and helps clients build sustainable careers and businesses.
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We provide specialized guidance for fashion and luxury brands:
Design protection and anti-counterfeiting
Licensing and distribution agreements
Supply chain management and compliance
Brand protection and enforcement
Retail operations and e-commerce integration
We help fashion businesses protect their creative assets while navigating industry-specific challenges.
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Our team supports CPG brands with comprehensive legal strategies:
Manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements
Ingredient and formulation protection
Brand protection on digital marketplaces
Consumer safety and regulatory compliance
Product liability risk management
We help consumer brands navigate complex regulations while building and protecting their market position.
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We understand the unique legal needs of hospitality businesses:
Licensing and permitting
Employment and labor relations
Real estate and leasing
Our attorneys provide practical solutions that keep hospitality businesses running smoothly.
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We guide health and wellness companies through complex regulatory frameworks:
FDA and FTC compliance
Health claims and advertising review
HIPAA and data privacy
Licensing and certification
We help health-focused businesses deliver their products and services while maintaining regulatory compliance.