About Ascent Legal
Ascent Legal was founded in Southern California to make premium legal support more accessible—without sacrificing excellence. We provide business-first, plain-English counsel for creators, brands, studios, and agencies, plus commercial contracts for growing companies. Strategic guidance for brand deals, licensing, IP, and commercial contracts. Transactional counsel only. No litigation.
Our approach
Clear strategy, practical drafting, and deal guidance—focused on what matters most.
- Plain-English counsel: what matters, what doesn’t, and what to do next.
- Deal-first drafting + negotiation: rights, payment, exclusivity, and risk points.
- Built to scale: strong templates and repeatable contract systems as you grow.
Who we serve
Creators, brands, studios, and agencies, plus growing companies who monetize through deals, licensing, and commercial contracts.
Transactional counsel only. No litigation.
Meet Our Attorneys
Business-first counsel from experienced attorneys supporting deals, licensing, and growth-stage contracts.
Anthony Paredes
Founding Attorney – Business & IP Law
View Profile →April Paredes
Co-Owner & Principal Attorney
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If you’re navigating a brand partnership, licensing terms, or a key commercial contract, we’ll help you protect the terms—and the rights—so you can move forward confidently.