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also known as Liz Surette
I am a Massachusetts-licensed attorney dedicated to serving the video game, software, multimedia and entertainment industries--developers, publishers, etc. As the founder of Overclocked Legal and a lifelong enthusiast of software, video games, music, and media, I will pursue the advancement of my clients' needs with energetic dedication which springs from a genuine interest in my clients' products and success. Those are my main areas of interest and I also have a well-rounded education in entertainment law in general. This includes but is not limited to copyright and trademarks (registration, licensing, etc), and writing contracts along with negotiation of their material terms. Because my main passions are tech, music and gaming, a client in any creative or digital content medium will find me especially enthusiastic in helping them reach their goals. I also offer business services.
Though transactional law is my main area of interest, I am also well-trained in litigation and all manner of practical skills including oral advocacy (trial and appellate), negotiation, trial practice and preparation, client-centered lawyering, and written advocacy. I have tried a full case before a MA Probate and Family Court, and have successfully argued motions, performed discovery, and counseled clients in civil matters.
Throughout school, I developed a deep understanding of and affinity for advanced Constitutional law. This is especially true of the First Amendment, as I decided at a very young age that I wanted to spend my life protecting ideas and expression from censorship. Samples of my writing on the subject can be found at .
When not providing outstanding client service, I enjoy gaming, heavy metal, music theory, and guitar-playing that gets less and less passable every year.
Concentrations:
Intellectual Property
Contracts
Entertainment
Software
Business Formation
First Amendment
Wills
Also:
Landlord/Tenant
Litigation
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Acquired: 2010
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198 Tremont St., #450, Boston, MA, 02116
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Justin | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Extremely thorough, excellent communicator
Liz reviewed the operating agreement for my game development start-up and provided excellent advice. She caught several errors and pointed out a number of subtle issues I - and my partner's lawyers - had missed. I was deeply impressed with her capacity for clearly communicating complicated topics, an...
Thank you very much! It was great working with you too and I can't wait to see your future games.
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Knowledgeable in Video Game Industry matters, professional and detailed
I've met Liz at several game development community events and I worked with a client of hers whose well written contractor agreements I have seen firsthand. When I needed specialized legal advice on a game publishing contract that my general practice attorney was not able to provide, I reached out to...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Professional and thorough
I am a freelance digital artist and first met Liz at community events--she is very friendly and courteous. I remembered her when I wanted to hire a lawyer to help me draft a contract for a new project/client. She told me clearly from the outset the price for the type and quantity of work, and she stu...
Posted by Dan | May 12, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Thoughtful Advice and Clear Communication
Liz gave me valuable advice on managing trademarks and forming an LLC, and when I needed to start hiring contractors she put together clear paperwork and documentation. I'll definitely be working with her as I move my projects forward.
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Couldn’t Ask for More
Liz Surette has provided invaluable legal advice and written all contracts and agreements for my game development start-up. She thoroughly explained everything and guided me through the various legal steps involved with starting a small business, including partnership agreements, nondisclosure agree...
"Liz is driven to see that her clients succeed because she both is good at what she does and believes in what they do. Also, she is the only lawyer I have met that I would say is maybe even more of a gamer than I am."
"Liz is an excellent lawyer, offering insightful legal analysis on a wide array of issues, including intellectual property. Her commentary and analysis of topical Supreme Court decisions was directly responsible for the success of GamesLaw, the legal blog Liz wrote for."
Intellectual property lawyer
2007
Presidential Scholar, University of New Hampshire
2007
Phi Beta Kappa, University of New Hampshire
2016 - Present
Attorney and Founder, Overclocked Legal
2011 - 2015
Attorney (Games, Music, Software, Digital Content), Solo Law Practice
2010 - 2010
Student Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts
2008 - 2008
Student Attorney, New England School Of Law Clinical Law Office
2013 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationSolo and Small Firm Section Committee
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2013 - Present
Volunteer Lawyers Project
2011 - Present
International Game Developers' Association
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
2016
Legal Issues In Gaming
2016
2014
2012
Music Law Basics
2011
English
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