Salma Benkabbou

Salma Benkabbou

also known as The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC

4.4
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 12 years

Business Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Trademark Application ... +3 more

620 E. Twiggs Street, 306, Tampa, FL

About Salma

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 25%

As a business owner myself, I understand how costly it can be to make one mistake. Allow me to help you lay-out a solid legal foundation for your ventures, from formation of your company to ironclad contracts, trademark and copyright protections.

12 years

25%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Every business transaction should be memorialized in a written contract. Be mindful that you can find yourself in a legally binding contract via email communications, text messages and even verbal agreements.

12 years

25%
Trademark Application 20%

Filing your trademark application alone is never a good idea. The process on average takes up anywhere from 9 to 12 months. It would be a detrimental to your brand and you may lose your competitive edge in your market by not protecting your brand.

12 years

20%
Copyright Application 10%

The copyright application process is long and if not properly filed can cause the owner to lose their legal leverage in the event of litigation. There's a limited amount of time to file for your copyright registration to ensure max legal leverage.

12 years

10%
Copyright Infringement 10%

I help protect my clients' Creative Greatness™ when it's being infringed upon. It's important that you hire an attorney as soon as possible to avail yourself of the maximum legal leverage available.

12 years

10%
Trademark Infringement 10%

I help my clients protect their brand by ensuring that their trademarks are policed monthly once they are registered. If a business owner does not enforce their trademark, they may lose it.

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2013

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC

620 E. Twiggs Street, 306, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Salma Benkabbou's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andre | July 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in the area

I'm grateful to have found Salma to represent my case. She was very professional and very attentive and was with me the whole step of the way, from day one until my case was completed, I would highly recommend Salma to anyone looking for a honest and caring lawyer (something that is rare in that prof...ession) as i will use her services in the future if need be

Posted by Rickie | May 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Exemplary attorney who is dedicated to client success

I enlisted the services of Salma in regards to my business start up. What I noticed immediately that she was well versed in law, answering all questions possible in regards to documents, registering as an entity, and other important factors in regards to establishing business structure. I was most im...pressed with her ability to empathize with me and my initial apprehension. She helped to alleviate any doubt I had about successfully setting up my business. After the initial consultation, I knew she was the right fit. I knew she didn't just care about doing a great job, but she cared about the well being of her clients. She is prompt for appointments, flexible in scheduling, and swift yet thorough with email responses. Because of this, I continue to this day to enlist her for my legal needs (llc formation, annual renewal, etc). Finding someone who truly is there to serve the client is a challenge, and I am blessed to have matched with Salma's firm. I would recommend her for anyone who is ready to not only have their business set up properly, but to also have someone who will support you completely in your endeavors.

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Salma Benkabbou's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamila Little

Business lawyer | Jun 15

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Ksenia Maiorova

Business lawyer | May 01

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"Ms. Benkabbou is a diligent and passionate attorney. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Charles Upton

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Micklin

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

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"I endorse this attorney without reservation. According to her contributions on Avvo, she seems to be an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation."

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Deanna Benjamin

Business lawyer | Oct 11

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Business lawyer | Oct 10

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Immigration lawyer | Oct 06

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Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

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Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

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Ticora Davis

Business lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Salma is poised, professional, and a go-getter. She's extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about the law. I'm proud to know that she's providing quality legal representation to clients in need."

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Cerid Lugar

Business lawyer | Aug 21

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Jamila Little

Immigration lawyer

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Ksenia Maiorova

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Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Best Business Formation Law Boutique-Florida, AI 2018 Corporate Immigration & Relocation Awards

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Contract Dispute

Opposing party is performing under the new contract.

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Education

2013

Charlotte School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

Operation Start-Up

Let's Talk Business Formation

2017

Webinar-Do I need an operating agreement?

Operating Agreements

2017

The Branding Lab

Intellectual Property Protection

2017

Brandong Workshop

Intellectual Property

2017

Banzai Small Business Planning

The legal implications of starting and running a business

2017

Ask an Expert

Choosing the right business entity

2016

Small Business Legal Workshop

Legal implications of running a business

Publications

Languages

Arabic

French

English

Activity

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