Digital Agencies
Legal Counsel for Growing Agencies
From client contracts to IP ownership, Clearview helps marketing, design, and development agencies protect their work and scale confidently.
Why Agencies Choose Clearview
Clearview understands the agency business model and provides practical legal solutions that protect your relationships, work product, and bottom line.
Agency Experience
Clearview understands the agency business model, from boutique studios to multi-office operations, and the unique challenges you face.
Practical Contracts
Clearview's and custom agreements are designed for real agency workflows, not theoretical legal scenarios.
Scalable Support
Whether you need a single MSA or ongoing counsel, Clearview can scale with your agency's needs and growth.
Common Needs
How Clearview can help.
Master Service Agreements
Comprehensive MSAs that protect you while remaining client-friendly enough to close deals quickly.
IP Ownership Clauses
Clear language on who owns what, protecting your proprietary methods while transferring appropriate rights to clients.
Contractor Agreements
Proper contracts for freelancers and contractors that ensure IP assignment and protect confidential information.
Partnership Agreements
Joint venture and white-label agreements when partnering with other agencies or service providers.
Employment Contracts
Protect your team relationships with proper employment agreements, non-competes, and IP assignment clauses.
Terms of Service
Website terms, privacy policies, and client portal agreements that limit liability and set expectations.
Common Challenges
Challenges Agencies Face
The agency model creates unique legal exposures that require specialized expertise.
Scope Creep Protection
Clients requesting endless revisions or additional work outside the original agreement, without proper change order processes.
IP Ownership Disputes
Unclear language about who owns the work product, source files, or proprietary methods after project completion.
Payment Collection
Late payments, disputed invoices, and clients who disappear. Contracts need teeth to protect your revenue.
Contractor Classification
Ensuring freelancers are properly classified and contracted to avoid misclassification penalties.
Client Liability
When client-provided content or direction causes legal problems, clear indemnification terms protect your agency.
Deep Dive
Working with Digital Agencies.
"Great experience - Connor did the contracts for my business, he did an excellent job and was a delight to work with. He went above and beyond in understanding my needs and educating me on processes relevant to small business."
Amanda C.
Our Philosophy
Clearview's approach.
Business-First
Clearview understands you need to close deals and maintain client relationships and provides contracts that protect you without creating unnecessary friction.
Template Library
Access agency-specific templates for common situations: SOWs, change orders, contractor agreements, ready to customize.
Ongoing Partnership
Agencies can retain Clearview for monthly support, getting fast contract reviews and advice as new situations arise.
Related Expertise
Practice areas Clearview offers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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