“My account got suspended in October and I contacted 3 different companies to help me get reinstated. Jeff was the only one that got back to me. Not only that but he gave me his cell phone number and we spoke so he could answer all of my questions and explain what needed to happen, he told me to text him if I had any questions or problems. I would highly recommended anything he puts his name on.
SellerBasics Core Plan
Monthly Subscription Fee- Unlimited QuickConsults
- Low Per-Incident Service Fees
- Exclusive SellerBasics Facebook Group to Ask Law, HR, or Accounting Questions
- Ability to sign up for SellerBasics Income Tax Solution.
Founded by Sellers, For Sellers
SellerBasics was founded by Paul Rafelson and Jeff Schick. Paul and Jeff were sellers before they became lawyers, and now are dedicated to helping sellers like you protect and grow your eCommerce business.
When we say we understand what you’re going through, we mean it. We’ve been in your shoes. And we’ve dedicated our careers to helping other sellers protect and grow their businesses.
Meet Jeff
Jeff Schick is an experienced entrepreneur, Amazon Seller, and lawyer. Jeff is the leader of our Amazon Strategy and Suspension practice.
Jeff has extensive experience on Amazon as a multi-million dollar Seller and Vendor, and regularly helps advise companies at all growth stages on the best practices for controlling and growing their eCommerce presence. Jeff has a special interest in helping companies develop a 360-degree eCommerce strategy, and for helping prevent account suspensions.
Meet Paul
Paul Rafelson is a founding partner with the law firm of Rafeslon Schick PLLC. In his practice, Paul specializes in Tax, Business Law, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Asset Protection and Trust & Estate law matters. Recognizing early on all ways the law impacts Amazon sellers differently than a typical small business, Paul was the first to acknowledge the changing legal landscape resulting from the new Phenomena of “Global Small Businesses” that Amazon and other eCommerce platforms.
Prior to advising sellers, Paul has spent almost 15 years defending some of the largest companies in the world from some of the most complex corporate tax matters, in almost every state as well as with the IRS, spending the majority of his career as in-house tax litigation counsel for some of the world’s largest companies; Microsoft, Walmart and General Electric, defending them in multi-billion dollar tax matters.
Paul holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a Law Degree and M.B.A. from Villanova University, and he holds a masters of tax law (LL.M.) from New York University (NYU). Paul is also an adjunct professor at Pace Law School in New York, where he teaches a constitutional law course on state and local taxation.
Unlimited QuickConsults
Do you have a burning legal question? Did you receive a scary letter from a brand, law firm, or brand protection agency? Will your LLC protect you and your family? Is your trust or will enough to protect your loved ones? We can help you answer these questions and more!
SellerBasics makes it easy for entrepreneurs to run all their legal questions by experienced business attorneys who understand both your business and the law. Our QuickConsults are complimentary 15 minute help sessions, where you can ask legal questions about a variety of legal topics.
When over 50% of small businesses face significant legal threats every year, chances are that your business will need an attorney some time soon. Whether it be reviewing key business contracts or making sure you protect your next great product idea, it’s never a bad idea to have a second set of eyes watching over your business.
Is your Amazon account or product suspended? We are here to help.
Over time, you may face unexpected challenges while running your Amazon business, including suspensions which may not be your fault. And, the cost of appealing these suspensions and reinstating your account could really set you back. With the SellerBasics Core Service plan, you pay a consistent monthly fee and a set per-incident Service Fee when you request service on a covered suspension.
Have an Intellectual Property Complaint? Allow our lawyers to help you fight it.
Chances are you will encounter an intellectual property issue on Amazon at some point in the future. And, when you do, you need to have a lawyer help you address it promptly.
SellerBasics allows you to have experienced eCommerce lawyers on your team, to help you appeal a variety of intellectual property claims you may face selling on Amazon.
Don’t face intellectual property complaints alone, or worse, with a “consultant” who is not licensed or trained to handle intellectual property issues.
How does SellerBasics work?
It’s simple. Think of SellerBasics as a protection plan for your business. For a low monthly subscription fee, you are able to rely on your SellerBasics plan and pay a set Flat-Rate service fee in the event that you face a covered incident. There are no limits to the number of claims you can make under your SellerBasics plan, and your per-incident Service Fee offers you piece of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
SellerBasics is here to help make your life easy to run your Amazon business.
What if my Amazon account or product is currently suspended?
We are happy to help; however, you will be billed a one-time “Pre-Existing Suspension” fee.
Is there a limit to the number of incidents that I can get help with?
There is no limit to the number of incidents you can get assistance with. You will be charged a service fee for each new incident.
What is covered under your suspension coverage?
Compare us to the Competition! All of our suspension packages include the following as part of your $750 service fee:
- Your initial Plan of Action within 3 business days
- Up to 3 revisions to the Plan of Action
- A Letter to Amazon Legal from our law firm, if necessary
- An Appeal to Jeff Bezos, if necessary.
- Up to 30 minutes of telephone diagnostic consultations
What is a QuickConsult, and are they really unlimited?
A QuickConsult is a 15-minute call, email, or instant message conversation on any legal topic related to running your eCommerce business. These can include calls related to employment practices, business contracts, intellectual property, avoiding suspensions, asset protection, estate planning, ownership changes, tax law questions, or other legal questions. We will spend up to 15 minutes discussing the issue with you, and advise you if a one-hour strategy call is appropriate. In the event that your issue is more complex than a QuickConsult or one hour strategy call, we will provide you with a discounted flat-rate proposal or hourly engagement to represent you in the matter.
What are the covered services and their Service Fees?
- Unlimited QuickConsults, no service fee.
- Amazon Account Suspensions are covered, with a $750 per-claim fee. (Expedited 24-hour response on Holidays/Weekends available for an extra fee. Pre-existing suspensions will be billed a pre-existing claim fee of $1500)
- Amazon ASIN Suspensions, with a service fee of $500. Pre-existing suspensions will be billed a pre-existing claim fee of $1500.
- IP Infringement Cease and Desist Letter Review, with a service fee of $99
- Amazon Counterfeit Claim Appeal, with a service fee of $149
- Amazon Copyright Claim Appeal, with a service fee of $149
- Amazon Trademark Claim Appeal, with a service fee of $149
- Amazon Design Patent Claim appeal,with a service fee of $750
- One Hour Amazon Strategy Call, with a service fee of $299 per call
- One Hour Tax Strategy Call, with a service fee of $299 per call
- One Hour Estate Planning, Asset Protection, or M&A Planning call, service fee of $299
- One Hour Employment Law or HR Best Practices strategy call, with a service fee of $299 per call
- Infringement Letter Review + Response, with a service fee of $99
What is not covered under my SellerBasics plan?
There are certain types of claims that are not covered under a SellerBasics plan. These include litigation, arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution, tax appeals, tax audits, complex intellectual property disputes, or business disputes. While these services are not available for a flat service fee, SellerBasics subscribers may be eligible for a 20% discount off of the eComAttorneys normal hourly rate. Additionally, SellerBasics is not insurance, and you must use the attorney assigned by SellerBasics if you have a covered incident.
SellerBasics is a subscription legal discount plan, and is not insurance or prepaid legal services. Results are not guaranteed, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Your subscription is not active until you have signed the SellerBasics service agreement, which will be emailed to you after you subscribe.
This website has been prepared by Basics Technologies LLC for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our eComAttorneys and obtain authorization to send that information to us.
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