The Haigler Firm can help your child navigate the new world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) to secure their financial future and build a personal brand.

Ways to Differentiate Our Firm from Other Firms

• Contract Review and Negotiation
  The Haigler Firm provides experienced legal counsel to understand, negotiate, and draft NIL contracts to protect athletes’ rights, ensure fair compensation, and comply with all applicable rules. This includes defining the scope of use (geographic, time, specific media), compensation structure, and termination clauses.

• Compliance Counseling
  The Haigler Firm will guide athletes through the complexity of state, NCAA, conference, and university rules. This includes disclosure requirements (many states and the NCAA require disclosure of deals over a certain value, often $600). We are committed to ensuring continued athletic and academic eligibility.

• Intellectual Property Protection
  The Haigler Firm will protect your brand, including trademarking your name, logo, or catchphrases. This ensures long-term brand building.

• Entity Formation
  For athletes looking to manage their NIL income or create their own businesses (e.g., a merchandise line), the Haigler Firm will advise and provide guidance on the best legal entity (LLC, S-Corp, etc.) and assist with business formation for asset protection and tax purposes.

• Tax Implications
  NIL income is taxable. The Haigler Firm will provide guidance and tax preparation to Athletes on managing their earnings, understanding deductions, and fulfilling tax obligations with the assistance of a certified tax specialist.

• Brand Building and Marketing Strategy
  From a legal aspect, the Haigler Firm will advise on the legal considerations of brand building, such as avoiding misleading endorsements, navigating social media regulations, and understanding the scope of an athlete’s “likeness.”

• Recruiting Services and Assistance
  Registered agents that will identify and evaluate prospective athletes for college and beyond.

• Agent Services
  The Haigler Firm will provide professional representation and business management to athletes, encompassing contract negotiation and drafting, public relations management, and career guidance to maximize career opportunities.

• Dispute Resolution
  The Haigler Firm is ready, willing, and prepared to represent athletes in disputes that may arise from NIL contracts or alleged compliance violations.

• Visa Complications for International Athletes
  International student-athletes face unique challenges regarding their visa status and how NIL income might impact it. The Haigler Firm understands these complexities and will develop strategies to benefit from NIL without violating student visa restrictions.

• Financial Literacy and Education
  Building long-term wealth, if managed wisely, can be the foundation for multi-generational wealth, enabling athletes to save for a home, retirement, or future business ventures. With the assistance of a certified Financial Advisor, the Haigler Firm will ensure athletes have financial security, financial peace of mind, and financial longevity to pass down from generation to generation.