Eduardo Juárez Art Law, PLLC

Ready to Secure Your Family's Future, Artistic Legacy or Creative Rights?

San Antonio's trusted lawyer helping families and artists protect their legacies through strategic estate planning and comprehensive art law services.  Now is the best time to protect your artistic rights and family's future. Hablo Español.

Practice Areas

Art Law and Estate Planning Lawyer in San Antonio

Providing practical legal solutions with integrity and personalized attention for all your estate planning and art law needs.
Estate Planning

Estate Planning

I understand the anxiety of seeing inheritance lost or artistic legacies diminished through preventable disputes and taxes.  That's why I help craft personalized legal solutions protecting what matters most—your family's future and your creative vision.

Counsel on Art Law Issues

Counsel on Art Law Issues

Is your creative work or personal financial security at risk without proper legal protection?  I help artists and creatives navigate art law's complexities—from copyright registration to business structure formation—so your creativity can thrive while keeping both your artwork and personal assets secure.

 

Contract Review and Drafting

Contract Review and Drafting

Worried about signing away your artistic rights through confusing contract language?  I review and draft art-related contracts with precision, ensuring your creative rights and financial interests are protected in every agreement you sign.

 

Transparent Advocacy

Three Decades of Proven Integrity in Legal Practice

My commitment is to provide clear legal guidance, ensuring every client understands their rights and options effectively.

Community Engagement

I actively participate in local initiatives and advocate for the cultural and legal rights of artists and art organizations.

Transparent Pricing

I am dedicated to ensuring clarity and openness in my fee structures, allowing you to make informed decisions.

Integrity

My legal practice is guided by unwavering principles of integrity and fairness. You can count on receiving trustworthy counsel.

Client-Centered Approach

My commitment is to understand your individual circumstances and deliver outcomes that best serve your interests.

Where Art Meets Law: Eduardo Juárez


Born in San Antonio's vibrant Westside, I've always believed in the transformative power of both law and art. After three decades navigating complex legal landscapes, I've founded Eduardo Juárez Art Law, PLLC to unite my passion for creativity with my legal expertise.

My journey took me from the University of Notre Dame to the University of Michigan Law School, then to Chicago's Sidley & Austin before spending a decade as a Trial Attorney with the DC Public Defender Service. For 20 years, I fought for workplace civil rights as a Trial Attorney and Supervisor with the EEOC in San Antonio.

Throughout my career, I've led as President of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Chair of the Texas LGBTQ+ Law Section, while championing lawyer well-being through the Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program.

Why art law? My niece, a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, showed me firsthand the challenges artists face. As a collector and former board member of a local performance arts organization, I've witnessed how proper legal protection can allow creativity to flourish.

Today, I combine sophisticated legal strategies with genuine appreciation for an artist's unique needs. While I'm newer to art law specifically, my extensive legal background and personal connection to the arts community provide a fresh perspective that benefits both established and emerging artists seeking to protect their legacies.

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When not practicing law, you'll find me supporting the Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition, attending an arts related event, or visiting an art museum.

Protect Your Family's Future, Artistic Legacy and Creative Rights

Eduardo Juárez Art Law, PLLC offers personalized estate planning and art law services. Safeguard your family's future or your artistic legacy and rights today.

The Plan

Step One: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Online Consultation

Meet with me to discuss your specific needs and concerns. Whether you're an artist looking to protect your creative rights or a family seeking estate planning, this no-obligation conversation helps me understand your unique situation and goals.

Step Two: Agree on Scope and Terms

Together, we'll clearly define the legal work needed and establish transparent pricing. You'll receive a detailed letter of agreement outlining exactly what services will be provided and the associated costs.

Step Three: Complete Your Legal Protection

As set forth in the agreemnet letter, I'll create your personalized legal documents or perform legal services while maintaining open communication throughout the process. You'll be informed, with opportunities to ask questions and make adjustments, ensuring the final result aligns with your needs.

Your Artistic Vision, Your Legacy: Our Promise

You've worked hard to build something meaningful - whether it's providing for your family or creating art that moves people. But without proper legal protection, that legacy remains vulnerable to misinterpretation, disputes, or excessive taxation. As your dedicated legal counsel, I bring 37 years of experience as a lawyer to help secure your family's future and protect your artistic rights. Through our clear three-step process, I'll create a personalized plan that gives you peace of mind, knowing that your legacy or creative work is protected. Schedule a consultation today, and take the first step toward ensuring your family's security, creative work or artistic legacy flourish exactly as you envision." 

Legal Service Plans To Protect Your Legacy

Option One: Basic Will With Legal Consultation

from $750

For modest estate with non-blended family

Estate Planning Consultation

Draft and Execution of Will

Popular

Option Two: Adds Package of Relevant Ancillary Documents to Option One

from $900

Fuller protection for modest estate with non-blended family

Everything offered in Option One

Plus Draft and Execution of Ancillary Documents such as:

Durable Power of Attorney

Medical Power of Attorney

Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates

Appointment for Disposition of Remains

Declaration of Guardian in Advance of Need

HIPAA Authorization

Option Three: More Complex Estate Planning Service

from $3000

Estate Plans For Artists or Families that Present More Complex Issues or the Need of Trust or Entity Formation

Everything Offered In Options One and Two

This Option Includes Additional Planning Consultations for the Drafting and Execution of, For Example, a More Complex Will or a Trust. Price Will Vary Depending On Complexity.

Legal Service Plans To Protect Your Artistic Rights

Art Contract Review

From $350-$550

Per Contract. Complex Contracts or Those Exceeding 10 Pages May Be Quoted at a Custom Rate.

For Artists Considering Signing An Art Related Contract

Consultation to Understand Your Needs and Circumstances

Thorough Review of Your Art-Related Contract and Written Summary of Key Issues or Concerns.

Consultation to Discuss Findings and Recommendations

Custom Art Contract Drafting

From $650-$1200

Per Contract. Complex Contracts or Those Exceeding 10 Pages May Be Quoted at a Custom Rate.

For Artists Beginning a Creative Project or Endeavor

Consultation To Understand Your Needs and Circumstances

Drafting of a customized contract tailored to your specific situation

One Round of Revisions and a Final Review Consultation.

Basic Copyright Registration

From $375-$500

Per Application for Single Work (or Collections That Qualify For a Single Registration). United States Patent and Trademark Office Filing Fees Are Additional.

For Artists Seeking Copyright Registration for a Single Work

Consultation to Determine Eligibility

Preparation and Submission of Your Copyright Registration Application

Confirmation of Filing

Legal Service Plan To Protect Your Personal Assets

Artist LLC Formation

From $850-$1,200

Per Entity Formation. Texas Secretary of State Filing Fees Are Additional.

For Artists Seeking to Establish a Texas LLC Specifically for Artistic Endeavors

Consultation to Determine the Optimal LLC Structure for Your Artistic Practice

Preparation and Filing of Certificate of Formation With the Texas Secretary of State

Creation of Customized Operating Agreement Addressing Art-Specific Concerns

Initial Advice on Record-Keeping Requirements and New Legal Obligations as an LLC Owner

Protect Your Creative Rights And Legacy

My mission is to provide you with meticulously tailored legal protection that honors your unique artistic vision—combining 37 years of legal experience with a genuine commitment to preserving your artistic intentions and securing your family's inheritance with unwavering integrity.