Empowering Businesses,
Protecting Ideas,
Securing Legacies
Jared Biography
Jared D. Ackley is the owner and principal attorney at Law Office of Jared D. Ackley focused on providing efficient and affordable legal solutions for individuals and businesses that protect their ideas and secure their legacies. A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, Jared took courses in business planning, corporate law, negotiation, contracts, and intellectual property. He was a leader of the Business Law Society, editor-in-chief for Motions (law school newspaper), and externed at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee. He honed his skillset on contract and employer-employee matters at a San Diego firm focused on small businesses. After passing the California Bar Exam, Jared represented national insurance companies. Immediately before starting his own firm, Jared worked for a Newport Beach law firm representing small to mid-size businesses in various industries on a range of transactional and IP matters.
Jared grew up in Southern California. As an undergraduate at UC San Diego, Jared studied abroad in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and interned at the American Bar Association in Washington, D.C. Jared briefly considered a career in banking but enjoyed helping secure funding for new ventures so much he decided to go to law school to advise businesses full time. During college Jared also started his first business installing computer systems for individuals, businesses, and schools.
The Attorney
Our Practice Areas
Business Law
Advising on the best entity type for your venture and managing the formation process to establish a strong legal foundation.
General Counsel
Offering guidance on corporate structure and best practices, including compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act, and facilitating asset transfers into appropriate trust vehicles for asset protection.
Intellectual Property
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business contracts, service agreements, sales contracts, and more to secure your commercial interests (including commercial lease advisement)
Estate Planning
Creating employee handbooks, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, policies, compliance with labor laws, and constructing severance agreements.
Trademark Services
Conducting trademark searches, registration processes, infringement analysis, and ongoing trademark management.
Copyright Services
Assistance with copyright registration, enforcement strategies, licensing agreements, and defending copyright claims.
Trade Secrets & NDAs
Safeguarding confidential proprietary information, and creative works through comprehensive legal advice and strategies including non-disclosure agreements.
Internet Law & Digital Assets
Advising on online business activities, privacy policies, terms of use, and protection of digital assets and content.
Business Succession Planning
Developing strategies for business continuity, ownership transfers, and succession planning for family-owned businesses.
Asset Protection
Implementing strategies to shield personal and business assets from litigation, including the formation of asset protection trusts.
Wills & Trusts
Drafting estate documents, including wills, trusts, and advance directives, tailored to personal and business needs. Including child guardian preferences, special needs trusts, planning for members of the military. Also, comprehensive estate plans include transfer of one residential property into a trust if appropriate.
Power of Attorney and
Advanced Healthcare Directives.
Advising on how to make sure your wishes are followed in the event you are no longer able to advocate for yourself, while saving your loved ones from having to make agonizing decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entrepreneurs should consider legal structures, such as LLCs or corporations, to protect personal assets. Compliance with local regulations, contracts, intellectual property protection, and employment law are also critical factors to address when starting a business.
If infringement is detected, document the evidence, consult with legal counsel, and send a cease and desist letter. Legal action may be necessary if the issue persists. Early intervention is key to protecting your intellectual property rights.
A comprehensive estate plan typically includes a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and, in some cases, trusts. These documents collectively address financial, medical, and guardianship matters, providing a thorough plan for the future.
The choice of legal structure depends on factors like liability, taxation, and management preferences. Consulting with a business attorney can help you understand the implications of each structure and make an informed decision.
Scheduling a consultation is easy. You can contact us via phone or email, or use our online appointment booking system on our website to choose a convenient time for a consultation.
