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At ABOVE THE DOTTED LINE, I help authors, self-publishers, musicians and artists understand their copyrights and contracts.
As an attorney in New York and California, and a publishing consultant throughout the US, I've known authors, self-publishers and artists who signed contracts without understanding the contract's terms because they thought signing was more important than taking the time or spending the money to have a lawyer explain the terms to them. They're wrong. We all need to know what's above the dotted line before we sign on the dotted line.
I charge reasonable flat-fees to review traditional publishing and agency agreements as well as hybrid publishing contracts for self-publishers. I'm also available to answer questions about copyright, contracts, trademark, grand rights, pre-publication review, editing and how to create a limited liability company to protect your personal property as you pursue your writing, publishing, musical or arts career. We can take fifteen minutes at no charge to see whether I can help you. Dont forget to go to for a FREE e-report on how to protect your copyright.
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Acquired: 1999
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State: California
Acquired: 1988
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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This person took months to answer an email and then didn't show for the consultation.
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2013
I HIGHLY recommend hiring literary attorney Denise Gibbon to review and draft all contracts. I've heard some horror stories from authors who had no idea certain clauses existed in their contract. It is a minimal expense that could save you a lot of money in the future. She really helped me understand...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013
Would've been lost without Denise! She was thorough, encouraging, knowledgeable, and was able to change lots of details in the contract to my favor. Seriously don't know what we would've done without her help. I recommend without hesitation.
Posted by Lesley | June 20, 2013
I can't speak too highly of Denise's integrity, acumen and skill. She is clear, precise, a masterful negotiator and I would trust her with any legal or publishing matter. Denise also makes it safe to ask foolish questions -- a gift to those of us who live in an artistic maze. And just as generously, ...
"Although an expert in intellectual property, I have had the pleasure to work together with Denise on a major subprime mortgage backed security (MBS) investigation that lasted over 1.5 years. During this time Denise not only proved to be a quick study and diligent attorney, but also an invaluable resource on this matter. I wholeheartedly endorse her without any reservations."
"I worked with Denise on a project for a major corporation. She is extremely smart and hard-working I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."
Real estate lawyer
1999 - Present
New York State Bar Association
1989 - Present
State Bar of California
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