David Frank Schwartz

I am writing to recommend David F. Schwartz, who I am proud to call my attorney. David has been my attorney since 2002, when I formed an LLC and took on investors to produce the play, “Jonna’s Body, Please Hold,” that I wrote and star in. He expertly led me and my co-producer through all the cont...racts, filings and paperwork. We raised the funds and had a great 7-week run (the play was nominated for two LA Ovation Awards – Best World Premiere Play and Best Lead Actress). Since then David has ushered us through numerous contract negotiations as we formed a second LLC to produce the movie version and made a licensing agreement with a major corporation to fund it. On the movie itself David has served as our production counsel, handling all our Above- and Below-the-Line contracts, Promissory Notes, and Licensing Agreements. I’d like to add that this has been a somewhat fraught production full of clashing artists’ egos. Some of the negotiations have been difficult, and throughout David has acted with nothing but equanimity, thorough consideration, and deft protection of me and my interests. David is cheerful and optimistic, a problem solver. He outlines the legal issues for me clearly and thoroughly. His writing is impeccable. His manner when negotiating is clear and direct, firm yet friendly. I found his legal advice to be thoughtful and fair. On rare occasions when he notes unfamiliarity with a particular issue, he has been diligent and prompt with his research, quickly getting me the answers I need. I think the best way to sum it up is to say that I feel absolutely safe in David’s hands. I am not a natural business woman, but I feel confident and protected knowing I have David looking out for me. I consider his work the most important and rewarding business investment I’ve ever made.