What's included
- Direct communication with the brand and its lawyers. You don't have to play messenger or argue terms yourself.
- Every round of edits. No cap on rounds of back-and-forth.
- Final contract review. The version you sign is checked against what was agreed.
- Signature setup if needed. Usually the brand sends the e-signature, but if not, it's handled.
- Typical timing: one week to one month, depending on how quickly the brand responds.
When you need negotiation, not just a review
Negotiation is for deals that need detailed analysis and real back-and-forth. Common reasons:
- AI usage rights: the brand wants to edit, reuse or generate content with your face or voice.
- Exclusivity that could block other deals in your category.
- Medical or health endorsements, where product claims and disclosure carry more risk.
- Higher dollar amounts, especially with bonuses, performance pay or equity.
- Large or complex deliverables: multi-platform campaigns, ambassador programs, long terms.
If your deal is simpler, with standard terms and a few posts, the $249 Brand Deal Review is usually enough: you get the red flags and the exact wording to send back yourself. If the review shows your deal needs more, it will say so.
Two ways to start
Start with a review
- Every red flag, ranked by what it costs you
- Plain-English meaning of each clause
- If you then hire the firm to negotiate, the full $249 is credited toward your retainer
Hire the firm directly
- Skip the review when you already know you want an attorney handling it
- Direct negotiation, every round of edits, final contract review
- Conflict check first, then engagement terms
How pricing works
Negotiation is priced per project, based on the hours the deal is expected to need. The minimum retainer starts at $1,500, and you get the quote before work starts. If you began with a $249 Brand Deal Review for the same deal, the full $249 is credited toward the retainer. Before any work begins, the firm runs a conflict check to make sure it doesn't already represent the brand on the other side.
Frequently asked questions
Will you talk to the brand directly?
Yes. Once you hire the firm, Zeb handles communication with the brand and its lawyers directly, including every round of edits. You approve the final terms before anything is signed.
How much does brand deal negotiation cost?
It's priced per project based on the hours the deal is expected to need, with a minimum retainer starting at $1,500. You get the quote before work starts.
Is the $249 review credited if I hire you to negotiate?
Yes. If you start with a $249 Brand Deal Review and then hire the firm to negotiate that deal, the full $249 is credited toward your retainer.
Can I skip the review and hire you right away?
Yes. If you already have a deal in progress, or several deals on the table, and you know you want an attorney handling them, you can hire the firm directly on a $3,500 retainer.
How long does negotiation take?
Usually between one week and one month. Much of the timing depends on how quickly the brand and its lawyers respond.
Can you guarantee a better deal?
No lawyer can promise a result. What you get is an attorney reading every clause, explaining the trade-offs, and pushing for terms that fit your goals.
Have a brand deal on the table?
Start with a flat $249 written review, or hire the firm directly to negotiate it for you.
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