Copyright Lawyer

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, at exactly 11:30 a.m., I finally spoke with a lawyer about my situation. Leading up to the call, I honestly wasn’t feeling very hopeful. I had spent days searching for someone who understood the type of case I was dealing with, and it felt like every option fell short. Some attorneys didn’t handle cases involving books, others seemed unfamiliar with the publishing world, and several insisted on being paid before they would even glance at the contract or terms and conditions. A few were simply far too expensive for me to consider.

Because of all that, I went into the January 8 consultation expecting more disappointment. To my surprise, the lawyer I spoke with offered a free consultation and reviewed the contract without charging me a single dollar. That alone made the experience feel different from the others. Even better, she actually had experience with books, publishing, and copyright issues, which immediately made me feel more understood and supported. unexpected relief

As we talked, she provided information about copyright law in a way that was both practical and eye‑opening. She made me realize why protecting creative work is essential, not just before selling it but even afterward if necessary. I had always assumed that skipping copyright registration might save money, especially when starting out, but she helped me see the bigger picture.

In other words, while it might seem cheaper upfront to sell products without registering a copyright, the long‑term consequences can be far more costly. If someone steals your work or if you ever need to file a lawsuit, the lack of copyright protection can make the process more complicated, more stressful, and significantly more expensive. So, the “savings” aren’t really savings at all.

By the end of the conversation, I felt clearer and more confident about what I needed to do next. Instead of feeling stuck or uncertain, I left the call with a concrete plan: to move forward with copyrighting my work. It’s a step that gives me both legal protection and peace of mind, and now I understand why it’s such an important part of being a creator.