What Does This Mean For You When Choosing a Business Lawyer?

It means Brett thinks a little differently than most corporate attorneys. He’s been in your shoes – purchasing legal services. We know it can be frustrating to always be wondering what is being done and how long it takes. Hence, why we try talk about our pricing and expectations upfront. We’ll talk to you a lot about what we are doing and why, and we’ll look to you to participate in that conversation. We won’t tell you what to do. We’ll tell you the pros and cons and help you make decisions. We look for clients that share our philosophy of business and the world, that it’s complex and messy and we should do everything we can to make it more clear and simple, which means focusing on the issues that really matter while ignoring the noise and the risks that are more theoretical than practical. The world of law and business is often gray. We do our best to give you a clear light on the path, but we need you to show up and be involved – to give us information and feedback. In the words of Jerry Maguire, “help me, help you.”

We are based in Austin but have clients all over, especially throughout Texas. We have some technology clients scattered throughout the country (tech companies tend to be more comfortable operating virtually and generally look for the business attorney who fits them best regardless of location). Brett is licensed in Texas and Delaware, the hub of corporate law in the U.S. If you’re working on contracts, raising capital, M&A and other things we call “transactional law,” (for a list of the services we provide, visit my services page) it’s likely we can help you wherever you are. If what we say on this site resonates with you and you have a need to talk to a business attorney, give us a call. We will shoot straight with you, letting you know if we can help you or not and, if not, hopefully point you in the right direction to solve your legal challenges and navigate the world of law and business.

Robert Cherry is a business, entertainment, and intellectual property attorney with Cenkus Law. He uses his background in litigation and transactional work to help creative and emerging companies in the arts & entertainment, digital media, technology, professional services, and fashion industries. He strives to help clients achieve their business goals and manage their legal risk.

Robert’s services include:

• Advising businesses on employment matters, including preparing employment agreements and advising on employment issues;
• Forming companies, including structuring partner/founder relationships;
• Mergers and acquisitions – documenting, negotiating, and closing M&A deals;
• Corporate finance transactions, including structuring equity and debt investments and guiding clients through federal and state securities law matters;
• Copyright and trademark registrations; and
• Negotiating and drafting commercial leases.

He is especially passionate about enforcing the rights of small businesses, artists, and content creators. He regularly represents clients in copyright infringement claims against many of the nation’s largest retailers, film and television studios, websites, and news organizations. He also represents clients in matters related to partnership disputes and shareholder oppression.

Robert holds a license to practice law in both Texas and California.

In his free time, Robert stays active in the local Austin music scene–either promoting independent music or performing in one of his bands.