CAFTA Case List

Here is the list of arts-related pro bono opportunities that are currently seeking a referral through Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA). Thanks for your interest in providing legal assistance to support Colorado’s artists, performers, cultural organizations and creative businesses.

If you are interested in taking on one of the CAFTA matters below, please contact CAFTA@cbca.org and reference the case # in the subject line.

Available CAFTA Matters

Updated March 25, 2026

#26019 [Trademark Dispute] NEW
Client is an LLC that designs and manufactures guitar accessories. Client received a demand letter from an attorney in New Jersey alleging trademark and trade dress infringement related to the Client’s use of a term in his product listings. Client removed that term from all sales platforms, but now the adverse party is demanding legal fees and raising additional trade dress allegations. Client believes the similarity is a functional necessity for the products. The adverse party has a registered trademark. Client is seeking legal assistance to resolve this matter.

 

#26015 [Breach of Contract] 
Client is a musician. In 2025, Client attempted to sell his music catalogue to a company in Colorado. After 11 months of correspondence between the Client and the company, two Letters of Intent with exclusivity and confidentiality clauses, and a contract that was signed by the Client but not countersigned, the company has stopped responding and the deal has not gone through. Client turned down other deals and went into debt because he was told this deal would go through. Client is seeking legal assistance to resolve this situation. Client is based in Kansas, but the company who was going to buy his music catalogue is based in Colorado. The contracts provided listed Colorado as the jurisdiction.

 

#26014 [Property Tax Counsel] 
Client is a 501c3 nonprofit community art center. Client is seeking legal assistance regarding their property tax exemption. Client purchased their property in 2020 and were granted 100% tax exemption of personal property and 33% of real property in 2021. They were recently informed that their property is only 67% exempt because a portion is used for a non-qualifying purpose as an art gallery and store that supports local artists. Client is seeking legal assistance to dispute this determination and/or change the determination by reducing the size of their gallery and store.
*Client’s annual operating budget is slightly above CAFTA’s pro bono eligibility threshold.

  

#26012 [Business & IP Separation] 
Client is one of two owners in an LLC that creates original table-top role-playing games. Client is seeking legal assistance to separate the business from his business partner and retain the original intellectual property he created. There is an operating agreement for the business, but it does not dictate this particular situation. Client would prefer not to dissolve the business entirely, but is open to that solution as long as he can keep this intellectual property. The Client’s business partner is adverse and not cooperative.

 

#25111 [Breach of Contract] 
Client is a visual artist and designer. Client is seeking legal assistance to handle a breach of contract, non-payment, and potential copyright infringement matter. Client was hired by a local company to design their brand, logo and packaging. The parties agreed on a monthly fee and scope of work. The company has not paid the most recent invoices, even though the work is almost completed. The company has also started using the designs on their products without the client’s permission. There was no signed contract. Client has sent a Cease and Desist letter to the company regarding the use of his intellectual property, and the company acknowledges the outstanding payments.

  

#25086 [Online Harassment]
Client is a visual artist. Client is seeking legal assistance to stop alleged online harassment by a former friend who resides in the state of Washington. Client reports lengthy social media posts by the adverse party claiming that the Client has stolen artwork ideas and the adverse party’s artistic “persona.” Client was not aware until August 2025 that this person was also an artist. Client also claims that she has blocked adverse party from all her social media pages. Client previously represented herself and attempted to get a protection order against this alleged harasser, but it was denied by the judge. Client is afraid of damage to her arts business. Client believes these statements may be harmful to Client’s reputation and credibility.

 

Check out CAFTA’s Description of Pro Bono Services (2026) to learn more about the referral process and expectations for volunteer attorneys.