Melissa K. Dagodag, Attorney

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
◦ Board Member of Rotary Club of Santa Monica
◦ Board Member of Meals on Wheels West
◦ Former Commissioner for City of Santa Monica

 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