Jabari-Jason Tyson-Phipps

Attorney

Problem Solver

Traveler

Visionary

Techie

Blogger

World's Greatest Investigator

Rockstar

Jabari-Jason Tyson-Phipps

Attorney

Problem Solver

Traveler

Visionary

Techie

Blogger

World's Greatest Investigator

Rockstar

Who is JJTP®?

Hello World !! 

                                                                                                                                                                                       

 I am an attorney, business consultant, and problem solver.  I am a notary and  licensed to practice law in the State of New York as well as being admitted to the bars of the United States Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States  Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Read more below to get to know me better.

                  New York Lawyer Bronx Lawyer Westchester New York Lawyer Admitted 2009 Trademark Lawyer IP Lawyer Copyright Lawyer Entertainment Lawyer Business Lawyer Start Up Lawyer Social Media Law, Entertainment Law, Contract Negotiation, Copyright Protection, Influencer Marketing, Brand Partnerships, Fair Use, Defamation, Privacy Trademark Law, Trade Secret Law, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Protection, Litigation, Licensing, Legal Consultation Business Law, Startup Law, Business Formation, Fundraising, Investment, Contracts, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions Negotiation, ADR, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Win-Win Negotiation, Advanced Training                                                                                                                             

What I Do

  • Business and Startup Law Empower your business with expert legal guidance for startups and growing companies. From entity formation and contracts to financing and compliance, I help entrepreneurs navigate the legal challenges of starting and scaling a business. Whether you're launching a new venture or managing day-to-day operations, I provide tailored solutions to protect your interests, minimize risks, and set you up for long-term success. Let me guide you through every stage of your business journey.
  • Intellectual Property Protect your intellectual property with expert guidance on trademarks, unfair competition, trade secrets, and copyrights. Whether you're securing brand identity, combating infringement, or safeguarding confidential business information, I offer comprehensive legal solutions to help you defend your creations. From trademark registration to enforcing copyrights and preventing unfair competition, I help you navigate the complexities of IP law to preserve your rights and strengthen your business.
  • Conflict Resolution Resolve conflicts with use of my advanced training with proven success in conflict management and resolution as well as ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation which builds and protects value in organizations resulting in the magic ability to make 1+1=3 by creating Win-Win Negotiations.
  • Entertainment & Social Media Law Navigate the dynamic world of social media and entertainment law with expert legal support. From copyright protection and content licensing to influencer contracts and brand partnerships, I help content creators, influencers, and entertainment entities safeguard their rights and maximize opportunities. Whether you're negotiating deals or addressing legal challenges, I provide strategic guidance to help you thrive in the fast-paced digital landscape while minimizing risks and protecting your brand.
  • Contracts and Transactions Navigate complex legal landscapes involved in contract negotiations and commercial transactions including real estate. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of legal intricacies, I provide comprehensive legal counsel to ensure seamless and secure transactions.
  • Investigations Conduct thorough due diligence audits and investigations to uncover fraud, security risks, and other corporate or private concerns. As a seasoned federal investigator with expertise in interviewing, security, and cyber matters, I help clients gain valuable insights by exposing hidden truths and informing critical decision-making.
  • Securities Law Guide businesses and investors through the complexities of securities law with expert legal advice. From compliance with SEC regulations to navigating complex transactions, I help you mitigate risks and maximize opportunities in the financial markets. Whether you're involved in public offerings, private placements, or securities litigation, I provide tailored solutions to ensure your investments and business practices remain secure and compliant.
  • Trusts & Estate Planning Navigate the complexities of trust and estate planning with expert guidance tailored for your unique needs. Whether you're managing wealth, preparing for the future, or protecting your legacy, I help individuals and families create secure, tax-efficient plans. From wills and trusts to asset protection strategies, I provide personalized solutions to ensure peace of mind and financial stability for generations to come.

When Did I Start?

A Proven Track Record, Local Roots.

My career began at Goldman Sachs, where I gained valuable experience on the Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities desk. After graduating from Brown University, I pursued a rigorous legal education at the National University of Singapore and Washington University in St. Louis, culminating in admission to the United States Supreme Court. Today, I’m proud to serve clients in New York City and Westchester, drawing on my global perspective and deep local knowledge as a kid who grew up in the Bronx.

Where I've Been

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A Global Perspective, Local Expertise.

Raised in the Bronx, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live and learn across the globe. From the academic rigor of Brown University to the vibrant cultures of Santiago and Seoul, my diverse experiences have shaped my perspective and enriched my life. Now, I’m proud to bring this global perspective to my practice as a lawyer in New York City and Westchester.
My life journey has taken me to all over the world.  Below is my map so far:

Why is This Important to You?

Results-Driven Legal Counsel.

Want to know what’s in it for you? A practical, solution-oriented approach to your legal challenges. With a unique blend of business and legal expertise, I’ll help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re navigating complex legal issues or seeking strategic advice, I’m here to deliver tailored solutions that drive results.

How You Can Contact Me

Your Trusted Legal Partner.

Need immediate legal assistance? I’m available by WhatsApp, Signal, or encrypted email for sensitive matters. Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss your specific needs. I’m committed to providing prompt, personalized legal advice to help you achieve your goals.
I look foward to partnering with you to meet your goals realities.  

       

 

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
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German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, and statesman
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Experience
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
2008 TO PRESENT
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
PRIVATE PRACTICE

 

Founder and Principal of the JJTP Group LLC and JJTP Law PLLC solution-oriented legal and business consulting practices specializing in intellectual property, entertainment, social media, corporate counsel, labor and employment, and securities law. Expertise includes contract negotiation, trademark portfolio management, securities filings (e.g., Reg D, private placements), and federal litigation involving intellectual property and unfair trade practices.

With my diverse portfolio of impactful legal and consulting achievements, I leverage a wealth of experience to deliver tailored solutions to individuals, startups, and established enterprises.

Notable Achievements:

  • Negotiated and drafted licensing rights for Grammy artists and contracts for the Academy Award-winning film Precious.
  • Achieved $50M+ savings through strategic contract audits and negotiations during the Pfizer-Wyeth merger during a FTE contract with Axia Ltd.
  • Represented clients in federal litigation, navigating complex IP and unfair trade practices cases.

Additional Roles:

  • Judge of Elections, Monroe County, PA (2012–2016): Oversaw fair election processes, voter registration, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Adjunct Professor, East Stroudsburg University (2013–2014): Taught graduate and undergraduate courses on business law, entrepreneurship, and management.
  • Director, Tyson Twins Foundation (2022–Present): Founder of a nonprofit supporting underprivileged communities.
Fractional General Counsel
2023 to Present
Fractional General Counsel
LMPG Wealth Advisors, LLC,

 

Chief legal and compliance officer for a fintech SEC-registered investment advisor and multifamily office managing over $100M in assets. Deliver comprehensive legal and regulatory oversight while ensuring compliance with the Investment Advisers Act, SEC Rule 206(4)-1, and state laws.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

  • Legal Expertise & Compliance: Developed and implemented compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices; conducted due diligence on potential investments and business relationships to mitigate risk.
  • Contract Negotiation & Risk Management: Drafted and negotiated complex legal agreements, including investment management and advisory contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements, proactively managing legal risks and liability.
  • Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution: Represented the firm in regulatory investigations and legal disputes; collaborated with external counsel to develop effective litigation strategies while minimizing costs.
  • Corporate Governance & Board Support: Advised executives on corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and client relations; supported strategic business initiatives and partnerships through expert legal counsel.
Counsel
2021-Present
Counsel
Pierce & Kwok LLP

 

Attorney – Intellectual Property, Business Law, and Dispute Resolution
Specializing in trademarks, intellectual property, business law, and litigation, providing comprehensive legal counsel and advocacy to individuals and businesses across diverse industries.

Key Contributions:

  • Trademarks & Intellectual Property: Managed trademark prosecution before the USPTO from application to registration, including research, Office Action responses, and portfolio management. Successfully litigated federal IP cases, achieving settlements averaging 3x client expectations.
  • Business Law: Guided clients in forming and structuring corporations, LLCs, and partnerships; drafted and negotiated employment agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements; advised on corporate governance, including board meetings and compliance with formalities.
  • Dispute Resolution: Achieved favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Represented clients in court, preparing pleadings, motions, and appearing for arguments.
Special Agent
2016-Present
Special Agent
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE- DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE

Experienced diplomat, security professional, and investigator, advancing U.S. security, diplomacy, and counterintelligence initiatives through strategic leadership, legal expertise, and high-stakes international operations.

Assignments:

  • 2024-Present: Legal Instruction Unit
  • 2022–2024: Executive Director’s Office, Policy and Planning Directorate
  • 2020–2022: Countermeasures Directorate
  • 2019–2020: Security Detail for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
  • 2017–2019: New York Field Office Investigator
  • 2016–2017: Foreign Service Institute

 

Key Achievements:

  • Legal Counsel: Provided specialized legal counsel and policy development to enhance the operations of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and modernize the Bureau of Diplomatic Security to address evolving legal and security challenges.
  • Legal Training: Designed and delivered tailored legal training programs for DSS personnel operating in high-risk environments, covering international law, law enforcement procedures, and security threat assessments.
  • Policy Development & Interpretation: Drafted and reviewed regulatory updates and memoranda of understanding (MOU) with intelligence community elements to enhance cybersecurity, investigative techniques, and operational capabilities.
  • Policy Development & Cybersecurity: Drafted legal policies and regulations to modernize Department of State countermeasures and cybersecurity protocols for securing classified information.
  • National Security: Managed a portfolio of national security laws, including Title 50 and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), drafting and presenting regulatory and policy directives to senior U.S. Government officials to ensure legal compliance within diplomacy and the intelligence community.
  • Legal Research, Writing, & Advocacy: Authored legal opinions, investigative reports, affidavits, and criminal complaints in collaboration with the New York JTTF, U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide, and Consular Affairs’ legal bureau for criminal prosecutions and civil matters including visa, and passport revocations.
  • Investigations & Enforcement: Oversaw a high-volume caseload including directing complex multinational investigations into fraud, trafficking, terrorism, identity theft, Hague international child abduction, and internal employee misconduct, achieving a 100% case closure/confession rate. Led multiagency task forces of 20+ agents for enforcement actions across jurisdictions.
  • Executive Protection & Diplomacy: Provided protective intelligence and security for foreign dignitaries at United Nations General Assemblies, U.S. Secretaries of State at the G20, and U.S. Ambassadors to the UN, including international missions to conflict zones.
  • Modernization & Leadership: Championed efforts to adapt Diplomatic Security Service operations to 21st-century technological and cybersecurity realities. Elected President of the 143rd U.S. State Department Foreign Service Specialist class.
  • Decorated Agent: As a U.S. counterterrorism liaison at the Olympics, led security operations and received the Department of State Meritorious Honor Award for dismantling a human trafficking operation, rescuing hundreds of victims.
Co-founder and General Counsel
2012-2015
Co-founder and General Counsel
FareHarbor Holdings Inc.

Co-Founder & Chief Legal Officer – Cloud-Based E-Commerce Solutions Company
Key leader in founding, scaling, and guiding a cloud-based reservation and payment solutions company to multi-million-dollar growth, culminating in a successful sale through strategic acquisitions and corporate restructuring.

Key Achievements:

  • Leadership & Decision-Making: Spearheaded corporate operations and growth strategies, driving profitability and overseeing pivotal business transformations.
  • Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: Managed legal and corporate operations, negotiated contracts, resolved complex disputes, and ensured effective risk management while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • SEC Filings & Capital Markets: Directed securities offerings, including Regulation D solicitations and private placements, and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, collaborating closely with executive leadership.
  • Process Improvement: Developed and implemented robust policies for intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and operations to uphold legal and ethical standards.
  • Executive Advising & Business Strategy: Provided strategic counsel to the board and CEO on business direction, asset transfers, and capital campaigns, shaping the company’s competitive position and long-term success.
Education
Washington University  in St. Louis  School of Law
2006 - 2008
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
St. Louis, Mo
  •  Wash U Rugby

Work Experience

  • Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic, Student Lawyer, 2008
  • Schlichter Bogard & Denton, LLP, Summer ERISA Law Clerk, 2007
JURIS DOCTOR
National University of Singapore
2007
National University of Singapore
Singapore

International Business and Trade Law Graduate Certificate

Publication

NUS Certificate
American University Washington College of Law
2005-2006
American University Washington College of Law
Washington, DC
Brown University
2001 - 2005
Brown University
Providence, RI

Work Experience

  • Professor Barrett Hazeltine, Business Management and Strategy Teaching Assistant, 2001-2005
  • Nike Inc., Summer Strategic Planning Analyst, 2004
  • Citigroup Inc., Citicards Summer Project Manager, 2003
  • Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Summer Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities (FICC) analyst, 2001

Publication

ARTIUM BACCALAUREUS CUM HONORIBUS
Cardinal Spellman High School
1997-2001
Cardinal Spellman High School
Bronx, NY

Honors Graduate

New York Regents Diploma With Honors
Training
FLETC- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
2016-2018
FLETC- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Glynco, Georgia

 

Foreign Service Institute
2017-2018
Foreign Service Institute
Arlington, VA

 

  • United States Department of State Diplomatic Security, High Threat- Advanced Tactics Leadership and Skills (2017)
  • United States Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, Basic Special Agent Course (2017)
  • Foreign Service Institute, Basic Foreign Service Officer Course (2016)
Volunteerism
Tyson Twins Foundation Ltd.
2022-Present
Tyson Twins Foundation Ltd.
Founder & Director

501(c)3 legal nonprofit for helping underprivileged members of the community

Brown Club in New York
2022-Present
Brown Club in New York
Board Member & Sponsorship Chair
Brown Alumni 
Entrepreneurship Group
2023-Present
Brown Alumni Entrepreneurship Group
Board Member & New York Ambassador
Brown University Class of 2005
2010-Present
Brown University Class of 2005
Alumni President & Class Board
Foreign Service Institute
2016-2017
Foreign Service Institute
  • Elected Foreign Service Class President 2016
Monroe County Pennsylvania
2012-2016
Monroe County Pennsylvania
Judge of Elections
Brown University
2006-2016
Brown University
Alumni interviewing chair for Northeastern Pennsylvania
Skills
Overall
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Strategy Consulting
  • IT Consulting
  • Management & Operations
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
  • Arabic
Checklist
  • Data analysis
    90%
  • Collaboration
    75%
  • Adaptability
    85%
  • Critical thinking
    95%
Knowledge
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Practical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent decision-making
  • Advertising services include
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
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