As more and more film actors turn to the small screen, television viewership continues to grow.  With the proliferation of digital content providers such as Netflix, Hulu and many more, TV has become a major hub in entertainment law. Our television services include:

• Counseling and representing producers, writers, actors, directors, and crew members
• Financing agreements
• Collaboration and Co-Production agreements
• Depiction and copyright releases
• Production agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Option agreements, life story agreements and other matters relating to underlying rights
• Merchandising and product placement agreements
• Rights clearance
• E&O Reviews
• Union and guild matters

User Rating: 5 / 5

Aside from musicians, issues with music law can arise for producers, directors, or even actors engaged in self-promotion.  Our Music Services include:

• Music licensing
• Composer agreements
• Producing and recording agreements
• Live performance and performing agreements
• Counseling for musicians, producers, record labels, record labels, songwriters, and music publishers

User Rating: 4 / 5

The heart of entertainment law lies with the film industry.   Our Motion Picture Services include:

• Counseling and representing all above the line and below the line personnel including producers, writers, actors, directors, and crew members
• Film financing agreements
• Collaboration and Co-Production agreements
• Depiction and copyright releases
• Production agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Entity structure and formation (Corporations, LLCs, and Limited Partnerships)
• Literary sales 
• Option agreements and other matters relating to underlying rights
• Merchandising agreements
• Rights clearance
• Title searches and interpretation
• E&O Reviews
• Union and guild matters

User Rating: 5 / 5

The internet has opened new and exciting ways for content producers to share their artisic endeavors.  But as every coin has two sides, there exists a real need to treat this medium with every bit the same degree of care as more traditional media.  Our internet services include::

• Counseling and representation of webisode producers, directors, website administrators, and ISPs

• Licensing and contract negotiation

• DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) compliance

• Right of publicity and defamation issues

User Rating: 4 / 5

Just like physical property, care must be taken to protect your intellectual property.   Protecting intellectual property isn't limited to the entertainment field and we will work to ensure your rights are maintained. Our services include:

COPYRIGHT LAW

• Registration and deposit

• Transfers of copyright interests

• Licensing and merchandising

TRADEMARK LAW

• Trademark development

• Registration

• Assignments and licensing 

User Rating: 5 / 5

Every successful artistic venture begins with a solid plan and structure.  As a business owner, producer, actor, writer, director or anyone else involved in entertainment, there are many decisions to be made which may involve complex matters regarding business formation, operations, and financing.  Among other things, we can offer you help with:

• Business structure counseling and representation

• Choice of entity and business formation including, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Sole Proprietorship, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

• Drafting Corporate documents including Bylaws, Operating Agreements and Minutes

• Shareholder negotiation and agreement drafting and execution

• Maintenance of corporate formalities

• Act as agent for service of process

• Project financing including private placements and active investor financing structures

• Employment agreements

• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements

• Compliance, review of legal requirements and E&O guidelines