Protect Your Name, Image & Likeness Rights
From middle school to the college field, your athletic identity has legal and economic value. We provide Florida-licensed attorney representation to athletes at every level — before the deals are signed.
Why Legal Representation
An Agent Can't Do What
an Attorney Can
In Florida, only a licensed Florida Bar attorney or a registered athlete agent under the DBPR may negotiate NIL compensation agreements for student-athletes.
Attorney-Client Privilege
Every conversation is protected. Your strategy, your deals, your future plans — all confidential under Florida Bar rules. Agents cannot offer this protection.
Contract Drafting & Review
We draft, negotiate, and review endorsement, sponsorship, and licensing agreements to ensure you retain your rights, receive fair compensation, and avoid one-sided clauses.
Eligibility Protection
One bad deal can jeopardize your scholarship or eligibility. We review every opportunity against your school's policies, FHSAA rules, and NCAA/House settlement guidelines.
Family-Centered Approach
We work directly with parents and guardians of minor athletes, ensuring every agreement complies with Florida statutes governing minors in contracts and entertainment law.
FTC & Disclosure Compliance
Social media deals carry FTC endorsement disclosure requirements. We make sure your Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube partnerships are compliant so you never face enforcement action.
Brand & IP Protection
We help athletes register trademarks, protect their brand from unauthorized use, and establish intellectual property rights early — before fame makes protection expensive.
Practice Areas
Services for Every Level
Comprehensive NIL legal services tailored to the specific rules, risks, and opportunities at each stage of an athlete's career.
NCAA / NAIA / JUCO
Collegiate athletes can now earn direct school revenue share up to $20.5M under the House v. NCAA settlement, plus unlimited third-party NIL deals. Legal review is essential.
- NIL contract drafting and negotiation
- Revenue share agreement review (House settlement)
- Endorsement & sponsorship deal structuring
- NIL collective agreements and compliance
- Reporting requirements under NCAA/CSC rules
- Trademark registration and brand protection
- Transfer portal impact & NIL continuity
- Social media monetization compliance
FHSAA Compliance
Florida allows high school athletes to earn NIL compensation, but activities must be conducted independently of their school. A licensed Florida Bar attorney is specifically authorized to represent these athletes.
- FHSAA NIL compliance review
- Endorsement and brand deal negotiation
- Social media sponsorship agreements
- Personal appearance and autograph deals
- Minor contract protections (Fla. Stat. §743)
- School-independence compliance guidance
- Scholarship impact analysis
- Parent/guardian representation and briefings
Early Foundation
Middle school athletes with growing social media followings or early brand interest deserve the same level of protection. We help families build the right legal foundation from the start.
- Brand identity counseling & trademark search
- Social media rights and content agreements
- Minor contract review with court approval guidance
- Parental consent and guardian representation
- Early NIL planning for future eligibility
- Education on compliance as athlete advances
- Protection from predatory agent solicitation
- Long-term branding and IP strategy
Important Note for Middle School Families
Currently, Florida statute does not specifically authorize NIL compensation at the middle school level. However, legal guidance, brand protection, contract review for existing media opportunities, and early planning are all services an attorney can lawfully provide now to protect your child's future rights and identity.
Our Process
From First Call to Signed Deal
A streamlined, athlete-first approach that gets deals done right — and fast.
Free Consultation
15-minute call to understand your goals, current opportunities, and eligibility status.
Eligibility & Risk Review
We assess every deal against NCAA, FHSAA, school policies, and Florida statutes.
Contract Review & Negotiation
We redline, negotiate, and structure deals that protect your rights and maximize value.
Ongoing Representation
As your career grows, we grow with you — handling new deals, renewals, and disputes.
Know Your Rights
Florida NIL Law at a Glance
Florida was one of the first states to enact NIL legislation. Here's what you need to know.
📜 Florida Statute §1006.74
- Effective July 1, 2021 — Florida athletes may earn NIL compensation
- Scholarships cannot be reduced as a result of NIL earnings
- Athletes must have equal opportunity to control their NIL rights
- Schools cannot prohibit NIL activity that complies with the statute
- High school activities must be conducted independently of school
🎓 House v. NCAA (2025 Settlement)
- Schools may now directly pay athletes up to $20.5M per year
- Revenue share cap rises annually, reaching $32.9M by Year 10
- Division I athletes must report third-party deals of $600+ to NIL Go
- CSC (College Sports Commission) oversees institutional compliance
- State law and NCAA rules govern simultaneously — both must be satisfied
🏈 FHSAA High School Rules
- Florida high school athletes may earn NIL compensation as of 2024
- NIL activities must be negotiated independent of the athlete's school
- Only a registered DBPR athlete agent or licensed Florida Bar attorney may represent high school athletes in NIL negotiations
- School uniforms, logos, or facilities cannot appear in NIL content
- Registration of high school NIL compensation with the school is prohibited
📱 FTC Endorsement Rules
- All paid social media posts require clear disclosure (#ad, #sponsored)
- Material connections to brands must be disclosed prominently
- Applies to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, and all platforms
- Violations can result in FTC enforcement action against the athlete and the brand
- Disclosure requirements apply regardless of athlete's age or follower count
About the Attorney
Deron T. Roberson, Esq. & Aaron C. Roberson, Esq.
Roberson & Roberson P.A. is led by co-founders Deron T. Roberson and Aaron C. Roberson, two Florida plaintiff-side trial lawyers with substantial experience representing individuals in high-stakes litigation. Deron serves as the firm's managing shareholder and has built his career around leveling the playing field for individuals facing powerful institutions, while Aaron brings courtroom experience, federal litigation experience, and a trial-tested approach to advocacy.
Both attorneys earned their law degrees from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and both have deep experience analyzing statutes, regulations, and complex disputes. That background translates naturally into NIL representation, where contract language, eligibility issues, disclosure obligations, and long-term brand protection can materially affect an athlete's future.
Unlike a consultant or unregulated advisor, Roberson & Roberson P.A. offers the protections of the attorney-client relationship, including confidentiality, fiduciary duties, legal analysis, and direct advocacy in negotiations. The firm represents athletes and families throughout Florida with a practical, protective, and strategy-driven approach.
Book a Free ConsultationReady to Protect Your NIL Rights?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We serve athletes and families throughout Florida from our Tampa office and through virtual consultations statewide.