Sports & Entertainment Lawyer in Orlando, Florida
If you earn money from your name, your talent, or your content — as an athlete, creator, artist, or gaming business — the contracts you sign and the brand you build need real legal protection. Braslow Legal represents athletes, entertainers, influencers, and gaming companies across Florida and New Jersey in NIL deals, endorsement and sponsorship agreements, brand protection, and industry compliance.
This isn’t theory for us. Neil Braslow developed the pre-fight drug testing program at the UFC, has worked with the Florida Panthers and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, and is a member of The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section. He has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2022 through 2025.
Who we represent
College and high school athletes and their families — NIL deal review, compliance with Florida’s NIL rules, and building an athlete brand that outlasts a playing career.
Creators and influencers — brand deal and sponsorship review, content ownership, FTC disclosure compliance, and trademark protection for your name and channel.
Musicians, artists, and entertainers — licensing, management and performance agreements, and copyright protection for your work.
Esports players and gaming companies — player contracts, team branding, sponsorships, and brand protection in the gaming industry.
Skill gaming and sports betting businesses — regulatory guidance in a fast-moving legal landscape.
What we handle
NIL deals — contract review, negotiation, and compliance before you sign anything.
Endorsement and sponsorship agreements — deal terms, exclusivity, usage rights, morals clauses, and termination rights.
Talent, management, and agency agreements — so you know exactly what you’re giving away before you commit.
Brand protection — trademarking your name, logo, or catchphrase, and enforcement against impersonators.
Content and licensing deals — who owns what, for how long, and in which markets.
Business formation for athletes and creators — LLCs, contracts for your team, and the structure behind your brand.
Why athletes and creators work with us
Most sports and entertainment firms are built for celebrities with eight-figure deals. Braslow Legal is built for the college athlete signing a first NIL deal, the creator negotiating a brand partnership, and the gaming startup entering a regulated market. You work directly with Neil, engagements are scoped and priced up front, and most matters are handled remotely on your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Do Florida athletes need a lawyer for NIL deals?
Florida law allows student-athletes to earn compensation from their name, image, and likeness, but NIL contracts are real contracts — exclusivity, usage rights, and termination clauses can follow you for years. Having an attorney review a deal before you sign is far cheaper than trying to get out of a bad one later.
Can high school athletes sign NIL deals in Florida?
Florida’s rules now permit high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness within specific limits — deals generally cannot be tied to athletic performance or used as recruiting inducements, and school resources and marks are off limits. The rules continue to evolve, so current guidance matters before signing.
What should I look for in an NIL or brand deal contract?
The most common problem areas are exclusivity clauses that block future deals, perpetual rights to use your name and likeness, automatic renewals, vague deliverables, morals clauses, and payment terms without deadlines. Every one of these is negotiable — before you sign.
Can an athlete or creator trademark their name?
Yes. Names, nicknames, logos, and catchphrases used commercially can be registered as trademarks, and registration is the foundation for stopping impersonators and licensing your brand. We handle athlete and creator trademark filings from clearance search through registration.
What does a sports and entertainment lawyer cost?
We offer flat fees for most contract reviews and trademark matters, with your quote provided shortly after a free 30-minute consultation — you will know the cost before any work begins.
Talk to a sports and entertainment lawyer
Whether you’re an athlete with an NIL offer on the table, a creator negotiating a brand deal, or a gaming business entering a regulated market, start with a free 30-minute consultation. Call the number at the top of this page or use the scheduling link — you’ll speak with Neil directly.
Neil Braslow serves athletes, creators, and entertainment businesses throughout Florida — including Orlando, the UCF community, Tampa, and Miami — and New Jersey, with most matters handled fully remotely.
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