Why I started Palmer Advisory

I kept seeing independent creatives and small studios face big-company contracts with no in-house support—and when they outsourced, they paid high fees for work that didn’t fit the realities of the creative world.

I founded Palmer Advisory to close that gap. Creators, studios, and small agencies deserve rigorous support—contracts that protect their rights, cash flow, and reputation—without the overhead or one-size-fits-all playbooks. I translate strategy into paper: practical terms, clear obligations, clean governance. You keep creating; I help you operate with confidence.

Creative-first contracting

Scope, IP, rights, credit, kill fees, approvals, timelines-handled in plain language.

Governance without the bureaucracy

Lightweight policies and decision rules that scale with you.

Risk managed early

Spot hidden liabilities (indemnities, data, termination traps) before they cost you.

Contracts for creatives—draft, review, negotiate

Typical documents I handle:

  • Master Services Agreements (MSA) & Statements of Work (SOW)

  • Licensing and publishing agreements (image, audio, film, design)

  • Talent/commissioning agreements; photographer/illustrator agreements

  • Brand partnerships and sponsorships; usage and clearance terms

  • NDAs and mutual confidentiality

  • Data Processing Agreements (DPA); basic privacy terms

  • Website Terms and Conditions; platform terms reviews

Deliverables you can expect:

  • Redline and issues list (priority-ranked)

  • Plain-English summary of what changed and why

  • Mark-ups ready to send; or I negotiate directly with the counterparty

Palmer Advisory is an advisory practice, not a law firm. When a matter requires regulated legal advice, I coordinate with your counsel—or introduce specialist counsel—so you’re covered end-to-end.

Get a contract sanity check

FAQ

Book a 30-min fit call

  • Yes. I deliver clean redlines plus a plain-English summary.

  • Yes—email first, then calls as needed. you decide final positions.

  • No. For specialist legal questions (e.g., complex IP or employment), I coordinate with existing counsel or make introductions.

  • Often 24-72 hours for common agreements; faster on request.