$ 125-250 per hour
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Charisma C. Fozard
also known as Charisma C. Thomas
Virtual Consultation Available
About Charisma
Biography
Charisma Fozard is the cornerstone of High Tide Legal, blending her skills as an attorney with roles as an advocate and advisor for entrepreneurs. Known for her legal prowess and dedication to helping businesses flourish, Charisma makes navigating brand protection both simple and enjoyable. Her professional path was inspired by her love for business, bolstered by a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and a cum laude J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law. After gaining valuable experience at the North Carolina Department of Justice, she founded High Tide Legal in 2019. When faced with the 2020 global shutdown, Charisma nimbly shifted to trademark services, achieving a remarkable success rate 40% above the national average. Her efforts have fortified numerous businesses, fostering enduring creative legacies in a supportive manner full of High Tide's unique flair. Beyond her legal work, Charisma thrives as a wife, mother of four, and community leader, renowned for genuinely encouraging others. For her, legal protection extends beyond compliance—it's a foundation for peace, confidence, and unyielding success.
Your brand is an asset, and my job is to protect it. I provide client-centered, hands-on guidance through trademarks and copyrights with a straightforward process and responsive communication. You get Fortune 500 level strategy and execution tailored for everyday business owners.
Contract support tailored to your business: drafting and reviewing NDAs and confidentiality agreements, licensing and coexistence agreements, partnership agreements, consultant agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
Copyright application: Copyright searches, registration filings, handling office issues, transfer/ownership documentation, and ongoing portfolio guidance.
Copyright infringement: Cease-and-desist letters, responses, DMCA takedowns/counter-notices, infringement analysis, licensing/settlement negotiations, and enforcement strategy.
Trademark application support from start to finish: name clearance searches, filing and trademark registration, responding to USPTO Office Actions, handling third-party Notices of Opposition, and pursuing or defending trademark cancellations.
Trademark infringement services: drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters, assessing confusion, investigating misuse, online marketplace takedowns, negotiating settlements and coexistence agreements, and handling TTAB disputes.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Trademark Application
85%
6 years | 150 cases
Trademark Infringement
6%
6 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
6 years
Copyright Application
2%
6 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Awards
2026
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 6 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 8 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
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Charisma C. Fozard's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
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Posted by Jasmine | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
A knowledgeable expert who follows through!
The first trademark Charisma filed for me was refused, and she promised to refile my second application at no cost. I waited years and honestly did not feel comfortable reaching out. Charisma saw online that I had started a podcast and immediately reached out to protect it for me. Needless to say, I ...
Posted by Sharon | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Business
Knowledgeable. Strategic. Effective.
Charisma was very knowledgeable, and collaborative--offering a plethora of innovative solutions and useful ideas. She provided very valuable insight, which helped our company develop a more effective business strategy and comprehensive plans for future implementation.
Posted by Tony | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Excellent Service and Highly Recommended
My trademark faced a likelihood of confusion refusal and the steps to take to correct this issue were unclear at best. But Attorney Thomas helped me successfully navigate through all of the issues and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I strongly suggest her services if you encounter a s...
Posted by Barbara | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement
WOW -- what a relief!!!!
I received a copyright infringement letter in the mail due to an oversight by my website developer, who used a copyrighted image. They were demanding thousands of dollars. Charisma was able to counter this demand using the law and proved that, at most, I owed $100. We never heard from the opposing pa...
Posted by Tanya S | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
The Best Decision We Made for Our Brand’s Future
I had no clue about trademark rights, however, after working with Charisma I was able to trademark my brand, which allows me to grow and expand in peace! My application went through seamlessly! So glad we hired her! Look forward to working with her again.
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, High Tide Legal
2018 - 2019
Tax Paralegal, North Carolina Department of Revenue
Associations
2026 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
North Carolina State BarAttorney
Education
2017
North Carolina Central University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
University of Houston
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I retain counsel immediately for contract dispute?
14 Feb 2026
Q&A
How did Pepsi's Super Bowl (I mean "big game) ad not constitute trademark infringement?
13 Feb 2026
Q&A
Where to find trademark attorney to respond to a trademark complain
13 Feb 2026