The Long Law Firm, PLLC

02/19/2026

Today marks six years since the founding of The Long Law Firm, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting.

When the firm first started, our first office was on the third floor of the University Building in downtown Syracuse. Most evenings after 5 p.m., I would play a round of chess with Fred, one of the custodians. After that, I’d get back to work assembling desks and chairs, running wire, putting furniture together. Building the firm from the ground up in the most literal sense.

This week, I found myself pulling a heavy, unassembled desk up a flight of stairs with my family into our new Ithaca office. And I felt that same energy again. The same early-days hustle. The same sense of building something piece by piece.

It’s amazing to see how much we’ve grown: new offices, new states, new practice areas, incredible team members, and clients who have trusted us with their businesses, disputes, intellectual property, and ideas. We’ve helped launch startups, protect brands, start non-profits, defend municipalities, and build lasting relationships along the way.

To our clients: thank you for your trust.

To our team: thank you for raising the standard every day. This all started with a vision of building the best possible version of a firm, both for our clients and for the people who work here. That standard shows in everything we do.

And today, on our anniversary, we’re also excited to share three major announcements:

1️⃣ We are now Long Law, P.C.
Same firm. Shorter name. The conversion to a professional corporation supports our expanding multi-state practice.

2️⃣ We’ve launched an AI-enabled chatbot on our website
Designed to help clients and prospective clients access information more efficiently. This is a necessary first step toward broader AI-powered tools rolling out this year.

3️⃣ We’ve launched our secure Client Portal
Clients can now track matters, retrieve documents, pay invoices, and upload files in one centralized place. Future updates will integrate AI tools directly into the portal, including the ability to ask questions about documents stored in secure folders and request a consultation.

Technology should make legal services clearer, faster, and more organized, not more complicated. That’s the goal.

Six years in, and we’re still building.

Onward.

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01/18/2026

Ask Andrea Anything, part 4.

and at , talkin’ things that new artists should know before signing on the dotted line with a gallery.

01/17/2026

Ask Andrea Anything, part 3.

and at , talkin’ things that new artists should know before signing on the dotted line with a gallery.

01/16/2026

Ask Andrea Anything, part 2.

and at , talkin’ things that new artists should know before signing on the dotted line with a gallery.

01/15/2026

Of Counsel, Andrea Tracy, Esq., (), joined at to say hello and talk art law.

12/18/2025

The Long Law Firm is incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities we have had to make an impact for our clients and our communities. Happy Holidays.

We do have one thing to ask of you. Please consider making a donation to our effort to reimburse Syracuse families who have had their SNAP benefits hacked and stolen: https://gofund.me/b04a35d9b

03/03/2025

Sometimes your business will be up and sometimes it will fight for its life. During those hard times, remember why you started. And remember that you’re one good day away from turning things back around.

We’re always happy to help you get there. Grind On.

02/18/2025

The Long Law Firm turns five years old today.

There are a handful of people who encouraged me to take this leap leading up to Feb 18 2020. You know who you are and I will never forget you.

While it’s customary to say that I could not have imagined we would be where we are now, if I’m being honest, this is exactly what I imagined. The ups and the downs. The hard parts, and the perks. And this is just the beginning. Each year, our firm grows, improves, and serves clients who see the value in the firm’s commitment to innovate in the legal industry.

This firm started in my home office with Tamara and I just trying to figure out how to make a letterhead and get email to work. We challenged ourselves never to cut corners, never to take the easy road, and to always deliver on our promises. The firm was immediately bolstered by the support and trust of friends, business associates, and, yes, shortly thereafter, clients. That first month was terrifying. But by the end of our first month, we had enough work to sustain us and there was no looking back. We could not have done it without the clients who believed in me and this firm from the beginning.

Today, we are a firm with four lawyers, six employees, serving clients in New York, California, New Jersey, and Nevada. In the last 12 months, we’ve built an intellectual property department, expanded our offerings for corporate clients, and have made significant improvements in efficiency for our civil litigation clients. AI is promising massive changes to the way everyone does business, and we are now diving in headfirst. I am so excited for our future and for the clients we are honored to serve.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Love,
Jim Long

10/16/2024

https://www.long.law/blog/what-legal-protections-do-you-have-while-your-patent-application-is-pending

As an inventor, applying for a patent is a critical step to protect your intellectual property (IP). However, the patent process can take time, and many inventors wonder what protections they have while their application is still under review. More importantly, is it safe to share your invention wit

03/25/2024

https://www.long.law/blog/understanding-safe-notes-under-regulation-d-of-the-sec-act

Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have become a popular method for early-stage startups to secure funding without immediately issuing equity. However, it's important for both issuers and investors to understand how these financial instruments are viewed under the Securities and Exchange Co

03/12/2024

New blog post on Corporate Transparency Act compliance. Many of you have heard of the CTA by now. Some haven't. The long and short of it is that most small businesses, and several not so small businesses, are going to have to file a disclosure under the CTA.

New businesses have 30 days to file. Pre-2024 businesses have until the end of the year. Feel free to reach out with questions about how to comply. We're happy to help.

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