It would be nice if graphic designers could spend all their time, well, designing. Creating things is what we do best. However, we have to protect ourselves, and our work. This is where the legal side of graphic design comes in.

• Attorneys - Let a lawyer worry about the 'legalese" so you don't have to.
• Copyrights - You own the designs you create, and make sure it stays that way.
• Contracts - Make a rule to always use one, and one day you'll be glad you did.