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Raphaël Cola

Senior Associate

Raphaël Cola is a Senior Associate with a profound expertise in corporate and intellectual property law.

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Advocates for the Creative Mind

Raphaël Cola is a Senior Associate with a profound expertise in corporate and intellectual property law. He has a wealth of experience from navigating the intricate landscapes of business regulations and intellectual asset protection. His ability to decipher complex legal nuances and provide strategic counsel has made him an invaluable asset to clients ranging from startups to established production companies, artists and investors. Raphaël has successfully handled a spectrum of corporate and entertainment matters, including contract negotiations, corporate governance, business acquisitions and film financing. He also handles trademark and commercial litigation.

Raphaël received his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He also received a B.A. in Law & Economics and an M.A in Corporate Law from Paris Nanterre University. He currently resides in San Francisco, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys composing experimental music, woodworking and surfing.

Raphaël is licensed to practice law in New York and California.


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Our boutique law firm creates bespoke legal services for creatives in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Our home base is very intentional — Brooklyn is the beating heart of the Big Apple’s creative soul. Even though we’re passionate Brooklynites, we’re here to help artists from coast to coast. The arts community is a family and we look out for each other.

Testimonials
Solution-focused, creative-oriented
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    “The Fried Firm has far surpassed my hopes and expectations for a legal team. I found them through a referral and I could not be happier with their hard work, attention to detail and communication. They are all incredibly knowledgeable and are available to discuss the nuances of deal points until we are all satisfied and clear. The personal touch is unparalleled. We have closed a few deals in rapid succession and I look forward to a long-term, fruitful relationship with Shana, Raphael & Myriam.”

    Drew Moerlein

    12/30/2022

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    “Very professional and very thorough. I needed help with figuring out what brands I could use in my video and they went out of their way to help me give me the best advice. Highly recommend them.”

    Jake Diamond

    12/30/2019