Deal Leverage

Expert contract review for creators & their teams

When your Next Big Media Opportunity Requires Specialized Legal Expertise

Whether you're a talent manager helping your creator navigate new territory or a self-managed creator facing an unfamiliar contract type, specialized media deals require expert legal guidance.

New territory  shouldn't mean navigating complex media contracts without experienced backup. 

For Teams & Self-Managed Creators Facing Unfamiliar Contract Territory...

Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment. Get expert legal backup now.
You're entering unfamiliar contract territory—book deals, podcast production, product collabs, licensing. These aren’t your average brand partnerships.

Whether you manage talent or you are the talent, one missed clause could cost you revenue, rights, and long-term opportunities.

What's At Stake in these specialized agreements

  • Your creator’s reputation and career trajectory
  • Your ability to handle next-level opportunities
  • Complex rights, royalties, and creative control
  • Your creator’s reputation and career trajectory
  • Your ability to handle next-level opportunities
  • Complex rights, royalties, and creative control
  • Revenue-killing rights grabs in publishing and production deals
  • Problematic exclusive rights that could block primary revenue streams
  • Complicated royalty structures with hidden traps
  • Multi-year commitments with inadequate termination provisions
  • Approval rights and creative control issues that could damage your brand
  • Legal liabilities that extend beyond standard partnershipsThe financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
  • Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance

Management Teams:

Self-Managed Creators:

For everyone, watch out for:

Don't let excitement about the opportunity cloud your judgment about the agreement that governs it

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Introducing Deal Leverage

With deal leverage, you'll receive:

Deal-specific fallback provisions pre-written for common sticking points in these specialized contracts

A professional redlined contract ready to send directly to the counterparty

Comprehensive video walkthrough explaining changes and strategy in plain language

Negotiation prioritization guidance to help focus on what matters most

Industry-standard benchmarks for similar deals so you know what's reasonable

Unlimited email support as negotiations progress

Final review before execution to ensure all changes were properly implemented

Your investment: $3997

No retainers. No hourly billing surprises. Just straightforward expertise when you need it most.

For comprehensive same-day contract review and ongoing negotiation support

Publishing your first book | Representation & appearance deals | Speaking gigs with usage rights| Brand partnerships with co-creation elements
Book & publishing deals | Podcast production contracts | Product licensing or collabs
Streaming & TV content deals

management team handling:

This Service is perfect for:

self-managed creators exploring:

Why Deal Leverage?

Specialized Expertise: Media contracts
for digital-first creators

Creator-Friendly: Clear, empowering guidance

Strategic Support: Protect your brand, revenue, and future


"Team C. Handy Law came through and helped my company settle negotiations and close a lucrative partnership. The team's professionalism, timeliness, follow-up and dedication to ensuring my company's interests were served throughout the process were refreshing and appreciated! Thanks Team C. Handy Law for stepping in and helping us CLOSE THE DEAL! You will forever be our go-to contracts legal team."

- APRYL BEVERLY, CREATOR OF BAABS WRITING, LLC  

"MY FOREVER GO-TO CONTRACTS LEGAL TEAM" 

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Before you invest in our contract review service, we offer a brief, focused consultation to ensure we're the right fit for your specific needs.

  • Contract Situation Analysis: We'll discuss your specific opportunity and the type of agreement you're facing
  • Preliminary Contract Insights: Based on our conversation, we'll share initial thoughts on potential key issues
  • Timeline Planning: We'll determine urgency and identify the optimal service date for your needs
  • Service Alignment: We'll confirm our specialized expertise matches your contract requirements
  • Clear Next Steps: You'll leave with a concrete plan for moving forward

what happens during your deal assessment call:

This call is about understanding your needs and providing immediate value—not a high-pressure sales conversation.

How It Works

"Casey Handy-Smith is an exceptional attorney who made my contract negotiations with iHeartMedia, as a new creator, an empowering and stress-free experience. She was straightforward during our consultation about what I could expect from the process and gave me plenty of time to express my concerns. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to forecast what may be in my best interest while clearly explaining every step made me feel confident and fully supported. Casey is a true advocate who cares about her clients. I highly recommend working with Casey Handy-Smith!"

-  Dr. Leatra Tate, CEO & Podcast Host

"Casey is a true advocate who cares about her clients."

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Ready to protect your next big opportunity?

Your significant media deals deserve specialized legal expertise. Don't risk your creative future on a contract you don't fully understand.
Limited availability—we only accept a select number of contracts each week to ensure personalized attention

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