Chase Neely PC Acquires TMBTQ™ Trademark Law Boutique, Building a National Platform for Entertainment, Corporate, and Federal IP Counsel

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase Neely PC, a business‑affairs and entertainment law practice, today announced it has acquired TMBTQ™ Trademark Law Boutique (tmbtq.com), founded by attorney Tamara Pester, effective July 11, 2025. The combination expands creator-focused legal services across entertainment, corporate, and federal trademark/copyright matters, providing clients with end-to-end coverage from startup through scale and into in-house counsel maturity.

Under the transaction, Chase Neely PC will operate as a DBA, “TMBTQ”, preserving the TMBTQ brand while integrating trademark prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and advertising compliance into Neely’s existing business affairs and corporate offerings. Clients will retain their day‑to‑day relationships and gain access to a deeper bench for negotiations, brand protection, and ongoing corporate needs.

“We’re building a platform where great attorneys’ books of business hold real value—and where clients get comprehensive, creator‑first counsel under one roof,” said Chase Neely, Managing Attorney, Chase Neely PC. “TMBTQ adds the trademark and brand‑protection function we didn’t have in‑house. Together, we can move faster on deals, defend the brands our clients are building, and support them from first contract to global scale.”

“After nearly two decades building TMBTQ, I’m ready to focus on select opportunities where I can add the most value,” said Tamara Pester Schklar, Founder of TMBTQ. “I’m excited about the energy Chase brings and the potential for synergy and growth under new ownership. I’ll continue in a senior counsel role, working alongside our existing team to support a handful of clients. This transition ensures continuity for clients while expanding the resources available to support them.”

What the combination delivers for clients

• End‑to‑end coverage: entertainment and corporate business affairs, contracts and negotiations, company formation and transactions, plus federal trademark strategy (clearance, filing, portfolio management, monitoring, enforcement) and copyright counsel.
• Continuity with increased capacity: existing matters are continued with the same trusted attorneys; clients gain access to specialist pods for faster turnaround.
• Fractional general counsel pathway: support from formation and growth through the stage when companies stand up full in‑house teams.

Brand & structure

• During the integration period, the combined practice will be “Chase Neely PC, DBA TMBTQ.” The TMBTQ brand will continue to be client-facing while the team integrates systems, processes, and shared service standards. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Growth outlook

• As part of a broader roll‑up strategy, the firm is actively exploring additional acquisitions of federal‑practice boutiques in intellectual property and complementary corporate areas, alongside priority hires to meet demand.

About Chase Neely PC

Chase Neely PC is a creator‑focused business‑affairs and entertainment law practice serving artists, authors, producers, creative companies, and growth‑stage businesses with legal solutions that protect value and accelerate deals. The firm advises on corporate, commercial, and entertainment matters with a focus on efficient execution and long‑term brand building. Learn more: chaseneely.com.

About TMBTQ™ Trademark Law Boutique

TMBTQ is a boutique legal practice specializing in federal trademark and brand protection for established companies, multi-generational family businesses, and entrepreneurs, including clearance, registration, portfolio management, monitoring, enforcement, and advertising compliance. Founded by attorney Tamara Pester, TMBTQ helps clients safeguard brand equity at every stage of growth. Learn more: tmbtq.com.