PAPARELLI LAW
International Business, Intellectual Property, and Entertainment Law
Providing Legal Solutions and Strategic Counsel
NEW YORK - FLORIDA - TENNESSEE
Big Law Deliverables
from a Boutique Law Firm
For International Business, Franchise, Intellectual Property, Land Development, & Entertainment
Paparelli Law offers clients a wealth of business knowledge, creative problem solving and entertainment industry experience. When trusted advisors are what you need, call Paparelli Law. Karin wrote the book.
Karin Paparelli. Esq.
Founding Attorney
Your Business is Our Business
Whether Building, Buying, Selling, or Protecting
“Paparelli Law were consummate professionals that took care of us personally and professionally (something you don't often hear when it comes to legal matters).
We feel so strongly about our experience with Karin, we invite you to contact us personally if you are considering partnering with Paparelli Law.
We consider working with them a privilege."
Tony Richards
Founder/President - Kensington Digital Media
"There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Paparelli Law, PLLC. Their professionalism, honesty, and dedication are second to none, but what truly sets them apart is the way they genuinely care about the people they represent.
It's rare to find a law firm that combines exceptional legal knowledge with such compassion and integrity."
Clasha Tanner
Founder - Divine Renewal Wellness Spas
"Time and again, Paparelli Law has helped us navigate liability concerns and structure agreements that protect our organization while staying true to our values.
If you're looking for legal counsel that combines sharp professional skill with real character, I can't recommend Karin highly enough."
JD Inman
Founder/Pastor/Author - Thrive Discovery & The Farm at Bible Grove
Our Services
Entertainment
Law
- Entertainment business including all aspects of music business, film, and literary publishing
- Drafting and negotiating licensing, distribution, service agreements, production agreements, recording agreements, performance contracts, management contracts
- Discreet and personal legal services for celebrities that may fall outside of traditional entertainment law
Intellectual Property Protection
- Intellectual property rights counsel including trademark, copyright, trade secrets and trade dress
- Registrations of Trademarks and Copyrights
- Name, Image and Likeness protection, privacy protection, NDA’s, non-competition agreements
- Branding from inception to protection
- International Wine Law - international trademarks, collective & regional branding
Consulting for Business Owners,
& Non-Profit Organizations
- The formation and governance of business entities including nonprofit organizations, LLCs, and corporations
- Capital structure and investment banking, closing and review of SBA loans and commercial lending,
- Franchise development, operations, protection and formation of associations
- Business negotiations, contracting (drafting and review), dispute resolution, M&A, asset transfers, strategic planning
Limited Family Law
New York, Florida, & Tennessee
- Adoptions - both private and through state foster care.
- Guardianships / Relative Placements
- Probate Matters: opening and closing, administration, guidance for personal representatives
- Drafting / Updating of Wills and Estate Planning
- Conservatorship
- Uncontested Divorces / drafting & Filing of Marital Dissolution Agreements including Parenting Plans
BREAKING NEWS
JULY 2026
International Law News
Karin has been appointed to serve as the new Editor-in-Chief of the International Law News, a quarterly publication of the ABA, International Law Section.
June 2026
FINRA
Karin has been credentialed by FINRA to serve as Chairperson for FINRA arbitrations.
Since 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has been a self-regulatory organization authorized by Congress to operate as a non-governmental entity supervised by the SEC. FINRA protects investors and regulates broker-dealer conduct. With the U.S. regulatory framework, the SEC serves the entire securities industry, while FINRA serves broker-dealer firms.
Karin has served as an arbitrator for FINRA since 2017.
Summer 2026
Latest Book Release
Hot off the press! Karin's book "TRUST TANK" is due to hit bookstore shelves and digital distribution outlets this summer.
I think I am going to be the best customer and spokesperson for this book because of the valuable information and insights between the covers and because of the practical guidance on how to build and benefit from a Trust Tank.
Karin, you are soon to be a household name in my cyber technology circles! And for that, I thank you!
Richard H.L. Marshall, Esq.
"Great read!
Speaks truth! It's refreshing!"
Tony Richards
Kensington Digital Media
THE TRUST TANK
Interviews
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Karin Paparelli
Nashville Business 100 Leading Persons In Professional Services Karin Paparelli. Karin Paparelli is an attorney licensed in Tennessee, Florida and New York, and the owner/founder of Paparelli law . . .
Before You Sign . . .
One consultation could save you time, money and potential adverse circumstances.
Extensive experience with commercial agreements, real property purchases, entertainment business from licensing to protecting intellectual property, transfers of business assets, commercial finance and capital markets.