Transactions – in other words, contracts, not only make services and/or compensation legally binding but are essential to ensure the protection of you & your talents, abilities, skills, and reputation. Further, sports contracts contain highly complex terms and require careful tailoring & review prior to execution. As highly trained professionals in the fundamentals and formation of contracts, we carefully craft these documents to ensure our client’s needs. Some contracts include, but are not limited to:

• Professional services contracts (standard player contracts)
• Endorsement contracts
• Leasing contracts
• Sponsorship agreements
• Appearance contracts
• Extension agreements
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Management agreements / Agent representation
• Coach’s contracts

Our client’s rights come first. We understand that life takes unexpected turns—thus, we remain prepared with unrelenting advocacy in the case that our clients may need our litigation services during trying times. What’s more, in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of the courtroom, we provide seasoned professionals able to quickly and efficiently reach dispute resolution through mediation & arbitration. With our skilled legal team, you can find confidence that we will freely and confidentially present your position in your best interest in front of a neutral third party. Some services include, but are not limited to:

• Misconduct / criminal charges
• Civil claims
• Free speech & first amendment rights
• Controlling sensitive information
• Enforcement of contracts & agreements
• Team doctors & medical malpractice claims

Every day, amateur and professional athletes, student athletes, and athletic teams seek to enter into the United States to compete, make an appearance, or even immigrate. However, with recent changes in administration in the United States, it can seem that these immigration matters are nearly impossible to navigate or even merely understand. We understand the challenges that individuals and teams face on a day-to-day basis with immigration issues – from filling your rosters with talent derived worldwide, to mid-season changes, to coordinating travel for international competitions. Here at Mian & Associates, we pride ourselves in not only having extensive experience with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services Office (“USCIS”) but also being ahead of the curve—that being, having the ability to accurately predict what changes in the USCIS are to take place.

For sports-specific immigration services we offer the following:

• • P-1A Visa for Athletes
  • O Visas
  • Student Visas

Mian & Associates have significant experience in business law and can provide our clients with creative and effective solutions in order to secure the value of your business, as well as the value of your name & likeness. Whether you seek legal counsel for joint ventures, procuring an investor, merchandising & licensing, or for brand endorsement & sponsorships, you can find that our team of skilled attorneys will diligently & efficiently work towards achieving your career & business goals.

In forming a company, it is critical that one understands & adheres to the legal requirements in order to obtain protection from personal liability, obtain flexibility of ownership, and outline the responsibility of the company’s business debts and other obligations. Further, we are able to provide in-house counsel services for your company or organization’s needs.

In-house counsel advantages include the following:

• Business related advice in addition to legal advice;
• Our “think-tank like” meetings to discuss company’s issues and a concerted effort to brainstorm different solutions for any given issues is provided at no additional cost to you; and
• Your company receives significant savings in litigation, immigration, government contract legal services, and more.

Other services that may be of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Copyright/trademark permissions
• Real estate acquisition for relocation
• Wealth management and tax planning
• Reputation management (defamation & slander lawsuits)
• Post-career planning