Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) Attorneys

Hire a Trusted NIL Lawyer to Protect Your Rights

The services of a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) attorney are indispensable for rising star athletes. An NIL lawyer can help protect your rights on your journey to success. 

For up-and-coming athletes, the road to a professional career is filled with long hours of training, sacrifice, and commitment. Student athletes need to balance their academic life with busy schedules, practice sessions, and game nights. 

Most basketball players are too busy improving their skills on the court to think about the business and legal side of their careers. Their long-term visions don’t usually factor in issues like contract negotiations, brand and trademark protections, and the use of their image.

These are the responsibilities of a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) attorney. NIL laws exist to protect young athletes from companies that may want to use their branding or personal likeness without their permission. 

As a budding student athlete, you have every legal right to monetize your personal brand, which includes your name, image, and likeness (NIL). However, this is a complicated endeavor that requires the support and guidance of an NIL lawyer. 

If you or a loved one of yours is advancing their career in sports and needs the services of an NIL lawyer, contact Osborne, Francis & Pettis at (561) 293-2600. We have a proven track record of successfully representing clients and protecting their legal rights and interests. 

What Are NIL Laws? Is NIL Representation Needed? 

As the phrase suggests, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws provide protections for the use of your identity in a business or commercial setting. NIL laws prevent companies and other institutions from using your personal branding without your consent or permission, or without a formal deal or contract. 

For instance, NIL laws give you rights to receive compensation if a company or corporation takes actions such as:

• Including photos or videos of you in an advertisement or commercial
• Featuring you in a sports video game, smartphone app, or other virtual platforms
• Selling merchandise that has your name on it (such as a jersey)
• Using your identity to promote a charity or fundraising event

NIL laws can be complicated and cover a wide range of activities. NIL representation is generally needed to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation that is due to you for the use of your branding and identity.

Organized, televised sports such as basketball are especially popular and can often involve complex NIL issues. Public exposure in sports like basketball make it especially important to ensure that your brand and identity are legally secured.

Working closely with an experienced lawyer is highly recommended to ensure your NIL rights are not violated.

What Services Does a Name Image Likeness Attorney Provide?

NIL legal issues can be complicated and may place unnecessary stress on a rising basketball athlete’s career. An experienced NIL lawyer can work hard to protect your best interests by providing services that cover:

These are just a sampling of some of the services involved in NIL representation. NIL laws are also subject to frequent changes and updates. We are continually conducting legal and legislative research to stay on top of changes in the law, so you don’t have to.

It’s our job as NIL lawyers to ensure that these legal matters are addressed, so the athlete can focus on their athletic performance and progress.

Why Choose Osborne, Francis & Pettis for NIL Representation?

It’s important to understand that we are not a sports marketing entity — we are here to support and guide young athletes in reaching their own aims and aspirations. We have their goals and best interests in mind. At Osborne, Francis & Pettis, our NIL lawyers provide the following benefits:

Extensive Knowledge and Experience: We have a proven track record of delivering real results for our clients. We have in-depth knowledge of the NIL laws that may affect your rights and options, and we continually stay up-to-date on legislative changes. We are known in our community for supporting youth athletic programs and opportunities.

Custom Strategies: We create a personalized, custom NIL strategy for each athlete we represent. We understand that each player has their own needs and goals, and we tailor our services to accommodate what you’re looking for. Protecting your legal rights is our top priority, and we know that this means creating different approaches for each athlete.

Priority Treatment: We treat every single one of our clients like family and provide them with the focus and attention they need to succeed on their path. We place the athlete’s needs first, so they can devote their time and energy to school and athletic activities.

We have decades of combined experience in the legal industry and are able to leverage our network of resources and professionals to deliver top-notch services for aspiring athletes.