PRACTICE AREAS
MUSIC LAW
From recording agreements to publishing rights and manager contracts, it is important to make sure you are not only getting the best deal you possibly can, but also that your music and recordings are protected. Don't let yourself get into a bad contract you cannot get out of. Contact us to have your contracts reviewed before you sign anything!
William provides legal counsel to:
Artists
Bands
Producers
Composers
Performers
Songwriters
Record Labels
Publishing Companies
Engineers
Promoters
Booking Agents
Artist Managers
Tour Managers
Business Managers
Services Include:
Recording Agreements
Publishing Agreements
Management Contracts
Producer Agreements
Artist Endorsement Agreements
Licensing Agreements
Concert Tour Riders
Internal Band Agreements
Royalty Disputes
Tour Bus Lease Reviews
MEDIA LAW
As an actor or actress it is vital that you have your employment contracts reviewed prior to the start of filming to ensure you are following their guidelines, belong to the correct labor union if necessary, and will get paid for your talents. As a producer or director, have your film reviewed for legal issues such as trademarks, music clearances, location releases, and errors & omission insurance before these become issues that may halt the production of your film.
William provides representation to:
Directors
Producers
Production Companies
Film and Television Writers
Actors
Models
Vloggers/YouTube Personalities
Services Include:
Production Agreements
Distribution Agreements
Director Agreements
Insurance Policy Review
Reviewing Film for Potential Legal Issues
Reality Television Agreements
Celebrity Endorsement Agreements
COPYRIGHT and TRADEMARK
As a creative or industry professional, copyright is paramount to the entertainment industry. It is a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution. Do you have a name or logo in use that you would like to be federally protected so others cannot use it? Contact us to make sure that your creative rights are protected by properly registering your original material to ensure no one else can infringe on your works.
BUSINESS LAW
Forming a legal entity is one of the first items a business needs to do before starting their operation. Choosing the right entity for your business is one of the most critical choices one can make. Contact us for help in choosing the correct business structure and filing of necessary documents in order to get your business up and running and producing profits.
Have a contract dispute? Not being paid for your services? Let us review your documents and help you find a legal solution to your problem.
William provides representation and consultation to:
Executives
Social-Media Personalities
Merchandising Companies
Consultants
Business Start-ups
Entrepreneurs
Services Include:
Business Formations (LLC's, Corporations, Partnerships, etc.)
Employment Agreements
Contract Drafting and Disputes
Consulting