Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Re: Type of Lawyer (Entertainment?) needed

Surprise! So-called "entertainment law" is really about contract law -- really, a mix of contract law and copyright/trademark law that protects intellectual property, with a little bit of practical knowledge thrown in. Ideally, you should have consulted a lawyer before you signed the letter-of-intent and term sheet. It's not clear from your question where you are at, or with whom you made these agreements. Please feel free to call me if you like. My cell number is 562-688-7447, my fax number is 703-997-8885, and you may call anytime.

Re: Type of Lawyer (Entertainment?) needed

Business. You may contact me.

Re: Type of Lawyer (Entertainment?) needed

If you need to raise money you MUST get a securities lawyer who understands the entertainment business. Generally speaking, most fundraising for motion pictures falls into the category of securities offerings (unless you are taking the money out of your own pocket). Many filmmakers do not seem to be aware of this fact. As is evident from the other responses to your query, some entertainment attorneys who handle contracts also do not take this into account, are not knowledgeable about the vagaries of securities regulation (which has both state and federal rules), and overlook important considerations. As you seem to be aware, a mistake in this area can be disastrous.

Re: Type of Lawyer (Entertainment?) needed

Hi,

You need an entertainment lawyer (though as someone has pointed out, entertainment law is mostly just a specialized sort of contract law). Please contact me if you are interested in retaining me to assist you. I also practice general business / contract law.

Re: Type of Lawyer (Entertainment?) needed

Due to overlapping disciplines a lawyer practiced in business formation, contract law and entertainment law. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.