Zachary Scott Gainous

Zachary Scott Gainous

also known as Zach Gainous, Zach Scott Gainous

5.0
Rating: 6.3

Licensed for 8 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Business ... +3 more

3102 West End Ave Ste 400, Nashville, TN

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Entertainment 20%

Advising and representing music artists, entertainers, actors & actresses, songwriters, record producers, small & indie labels & publishers, film & TV directors & producers, athletes, entrepreneurs & executives in music, entertainment, & sports, etc.

20%
Intellectual Property 20%

Advising and representing clients on copyrights, trademarks, & trade secrets, including protection & registration, audits & valuations, infringement or misuse litigation, contracts, licenses, sales & transfers, song recaptures or terminations, etc.

20%
Business 16%

Advising and representing clients with business issues, including contracts, business entity selection, formation, & maintenance, financing, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, insurance issues, litigation, disputes, planning, succession, etc.

16%
Contracts and Agreements 16%

Advising and representing clients on contracts & agreements, including drafting, negotiations, disputes, litigation, especially in entertainment & the music business, record deals, music publishing contracts, producer agreements, etc.

16%
Communications and Media 14%

Advising & representing media or public figures and publishers or creators of media, including protecting their right to publicity & reputations, including handing defamation, libel, & slander, name, image, & likeness, or right to privacy issues.

14%
Estate Planning 14%

Advising & representing clients on how best to protect and distribute their families, assets, and property, including helping with wills, trusts, incapacity or healthcare documents, living wills, powers of attorney, probate issues, etc.

14%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 245-245 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for < 1 year

State: California

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 8 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Zachary Scott Gainous

3102 West End Ave Ste 400, Nashville, TN, 37203-1623

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Zachary Scott Gainous's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

So thankful to have found Zach Gainous to guide me through my first intellectual property contract. He was highly knowledgeable, great to work with, and made legal points easy to understand. Zach made important adjustments, gave every point more clarity, and ultimately produced a stronger contract. ...I have another project in the works...and will definitely be calling him again!

Posted by Paul | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Thank you, Zachary Scott Gainous

Zach was a huge help on this song publishing contract. His knowledge was insightful and answered many questions I had about the negotiations. His responses were friendly, prompt, and he immediately got back in touch when a new question arose. I would highly recommend Zach and I will certainly use hi...m again as an attorney on any legal issue I had.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Zach truly cares!

I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and needed to get create a will/living will before having major surgery. Zach showed empathy and compassion when addressing my needs. He listened to my concerns, answered all of my questions and developed a plan for every possible scenario that could come ...up. He was prepared and professional, kind and considerate. Zach was with me every step of the way, even making sure that everything was properly notarized. Not only do I recommend all adults have a living will/trust, I would highly recommend Zach to help you take care of it. Thank you so much, Zach!

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Paul Tennison

Intellectual property lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zack is an outstanding lawyer. He does an excellent job networking. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judy Sternberg

Business lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.3 (Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney & Founder, The Fruitful Firm

2009 - Present

Principal Talent, Music Artist, & Sports Manager & Founder, The Fruitful Firm

2016 - 2018

Contract & Royalty Auditing Assistant, Blue Sky Group

Associations

2019 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville

Member & Volunteer Lawyer & Professional for the Arts

2018 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Education

2018

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Activity

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