Tapley Law is a boutique intellectual property and business law firm built for founders who are building something that lasts, and are seeking legal strategy that matches their ambition.
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At Tapley Law we work with founders, online entrepreneurs, and creative brands who are scaling up and need legal infrastructure that can keep pace. We handle trademark registration and enforcement, copyright strategy, business formation, contracts, and ongoing outside counsel – everything a growth-stage business needs to operate with confidence and protect what it’s building.
What sets our firm apart is perspective. Attorney Tapley spent years as a business consultant before she passed the bar, founded an e-commerce brand before she ever advised a client, and now spends her legal career focused exclusively on the intersection of intellectual property and business growth. At Tapley Law we approach every matter with a founder’s clarity and an attorney’s precision.
Behind every engagement is a defined scope, transparent pricing, and a modern client portal that keeps communication organized and your files accessible.
I’m uniquely positioned to bring the perspectives of a founder, consultant, and attorney to your matter. Years prior to passing the bar, I worked as a business consultant and founded an e-commerce brand, and that background shapes how I approach every client matter.
Whether you are protecting a brand you have spent years building or structuring a new business and ready for growth, you are in the right place.
Contract drafting, review, and ongoing operational support for founders who need a legal partner in their corner, not just a document reviewer.
A focused in-person half-day or full-day legal session for founders who need to resolve multiple priorities in a single structured engagement. Reserved. Intentional. after Yours
Entity formation, founding documents, and structural setup built around how you actually plan to grow – not a one-size fits all template.
Registration, licensing, and enforcement guidance for creators, course builders, and content-driven brands protecting their original work.
Transparent Pricing
Flat-Fee
Pricing on core services
STATES SERVED
50
Trademark registration is federal practice
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
7+
Federal Trademark Practice
Tapley Law has been incredibly helpful to my business. Ms. Tapley’s expertise helped me make the best decision for my business and she is passionate about fighting for and protecting her clients. I’m thankful for her counsel and for ensuring that I’m doing the right things to protect myself. If...
Working with Ms. Tapley on my intellectual property and business matters was a very positive and professional experience. She was very knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive to the details that mattered most. I appreciated her patience, how she explained each step of the process clearly, answered my questions, and made sure...
Building my business has taken years of hard work, so protecting my brand was a really important step. Talya made what could have been an intimidating process feel simple, and she was always responsive, supportive, and willing to answer my questions. I’d encourage any business owner to protect what they’ve...
A short conversation with Talya on what it looks like to protect a modern brand and structure a business that is built to grow.
Every engagement begins with a written scope and flat-fee pricing. You know exactly what you’re paying before anything begins.
Secure messaging, document sharing, and matter updates run through an integrated client portal designed for busy founders.
Every filing, draft, and counsel session is approached with an eye toward your broader business scope.
Our firm is designed to grow with you, offering ongoing counsel and continued support through every stage of what you’re building.
We respond to inquiries promptly, and are flexible to accommodate your scheduling needs. From your first inquiry forward, every interaction with our firm reflects the same standard we bring to every matter.
Talya Tapley is the founder and attorney of Tapley Law. Prior to passing the California bar exam, she worked as a global business consultant advising Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies on strategy and operations. She also founded an e-commerce brand in 2012. That background — consultant, founder, attorney — shapes every client engagement at this firm.
While at Accenture Talya advised senior management run like strategic projects: defined scope, clear deliverables, and measurable outcomes. No open-ended billable hours but transparent flat-fee pricing.
Talya maintains a standard for precision and excellence that carries through every document drafted and position taken. She honed her skills during law school while completing a judicial internship on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
She has built a business. She understands what is actually at stake when you protect (or fail to protect) a brand you’ve spent years establishing.
From Portland Fashion Institute classrooms to trademark panels and an MCLE ethics lecturer, education is woven into how this firm operates and serves its clients.
Tapley Law is based in Los Angeles, and we work with clients across California and throughout the country. Trademark and copyright law are federal practices, which means our representation is not limited by geography. Wherever you are building and protecting, we can support you.
Yes, and this is one of the most common misconceptions founders encounter. An LLC protects your personal assets from business liability. A trademark protects your brand name, logo, and other identifiers from being used by someone else. They serve entirely different purposes. Federal trademark registration is what actually secures your brand nationwide.
After submitting your inquiry, you will receive a link to schedule your appointment based on available calendar times. The initial consultation is focused on understanding your business goals, IP concerns, long-term objectives, and timeline as well as an overview of the firm’s capabilities and recommended next steps. This consultation is not a legal advice session. If you are looking for substantive legal guidance, separate bookings for legal advice sessions are available.
C-Suite Counsel is a month-to-month membership that gives you direct access to a business attorney for your legal questions and ongoing guidance as you build, establish, and grow your business. There is no long-term commitment and members can cancel at any time. Membership is intentionally limited so every client receives focused, substantive attention, not a generic support queue.
Tapley Law is not a traditional law firm, and we are not the right fit for every client. This is a boutique practice that operates virtually, meaning most of our work together happens through phone, video, email, and a secure electronic client portal. Los Angeles clients are also welcome to meet in person at our West Hollywood location by appointment. If you are a founder, entrepreneur, or creative brand owner who values direct access, clear communication, and a legal partner who understands what it actually takes to build a business, you will feel at home here. The best way to know for certain is to book a consultation. We will give you an honest picture of whether this firm is what you need right now.
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