Amanda Lee Morin

Amanda Lee Morin

also known as Lee Morin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 13 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Copyright Application, Trademark Application ... +2 more

3455 Peachtree Road NE Ste 500, Atlanta, GA

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Entertainment 37%

Entertainment practice consisting of transactional matters such as dealmaking, negotiations, and contracts. Working alongside licensed agents for talent and project development, packaging and pitching to studios, networks and production companies.

12 years

37%
Copyright Application 20%

Copyright law is integral to our entertainment and business practices because IP forms the basis upon which to exploit pecuniary rights in any assets portfolio. However in the cases where clients request our assistance, we file their applications.

12 years

20%
Trademark Application 19%

Trademark practice combining domestic & international (MADRID) prosecution, including clearance, analysis, and opinions, as well as application filing, prosecution, and enforcement (cease and desist).

12 years

19%
Business 17%

Full service corporate practice for independently owned, established small businesses seeking to scale including, corporate finance, M&A, intellectual properties, labor & employment, tax, & securities. General counsel services.

12 years

17%
Litigation 7%

Small business commercial litigation practice representing plaintiffs seeking damages and equitable relief in the State of Georgia.

2 years

7%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-475 per hour

Contingency

2%-5%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 13 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2012

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Morin Legal

3455 Peachtree Road NE Ste 500, Atlanta, GA, 30326

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Amanda Lee Morin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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Posted by Mike | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and Highly Skilled Attorney

Had a feature film that turned out to be a little more promising than I originally expected and all of a sudden I was in a position where I needed an attorney to negotiate with agents and distributors. Even though this attorney was out of state, she was far more qualified to fit the needs that I had... so we retained her and everything went straight up like a rocket ride from there. She was incredible. Great negotiation skills which ended up getting us far more in the deal than I had ever anticipated. We actually ended up in a Distributor war for our film and man she did an outstanding job getting us the best distributor, the best agent in Beverly Hills and the best film deal we could possibly get. Absolutely, in the best interest of our film that we retained her and worth every single penny, and even helped us stretch those pennies to make sure that our butt was covered. Ms. Morin is a no BS. Highly educated and experienced attorney, top tier, who stands her ground in your best interest and stands it well……..

Posted by Sarah | June 28, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Model

I would give Lee 10 stars for her counsel if I could. I received a very quick response from her team when I reached out for a first time consultation to have a modeling agency contract looked over. Lee then reached out to me personally and made time to meet with me the same week via video chat. ... She broke down each section of the contract so I could fully understand the terms and conditions I was agreeing to and gave extremely helpful feedback about parts of the contract that were unclear. She then gave me a list of questions to ask the agency in regards to the contract that I then put into my own words, which she was willing to look over before I sent. The agency actually changed part of the contract because she noted a section that didn't make sense and didn't have my best interest in mind. I have now signed the contract with said modeling agency and am so grateful I had her look it over before I signed. Lee really went above and beyond to help me fully understand the contract and to advocate for myself as an artist. Meeting with her was a professional game changer for me and she will absolutely be my go-to attorney moving forward. Thank you, Lee!

Posted by Keith R. | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and committed to getting results.

Lee helped me with a trademark application. She made sure everything was filed timely and communicated suggestions to make sure the application would be accepted. Her advice and guideline adherence got the application approved and I got my trademark. Simply brilliant!

Posted by Jaime | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So lucky to have Lee Morin!

I've never had a lawyer before, but I made a movie and needed one. Lee handled several complicated issues quickly, thoroughly, and with great skill. She really knows her stuff and I trust her implicitly. I'm so excited - and confident - to build my career with Lee having my back. I hope to make her l...ots and lots of money!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First time needing an entertainment lawyer...POSITIVE EXPERIENCE!!!

I was sooooo lucky to find Lee Morin. This was my first time seeking out a lawyer for anything, much less a tv show contract. She was extremely accessible and thorough. She took great care to make sure that I was comfortable before agreeing to any terms. She also did her research to ensure that what ...was being offered was beyond fair. I absolutely plan to continue working with Lee in the future!!

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Amanda Lee Morin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Crystal Wright

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lee is an amazing attorney with a passion for her craft."

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Cherese Clark

Entertainment lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Other

"Extremely knowledgeable, reliable, and connected. She definitely knows her craft and I highly endorse her."

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Everett Morris

Entertainment lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lee is a great entertainment lawyer and a nice, ethical person."

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Robert Bexley

Entertainment lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lee Morin for over 5 years and she is one of Atlanta's best entertainment and intellectual property attorneys. Few attorneys share her level of passion, dedication, and commitment to client satisfaction. Lee eats, breathes, and lives entertainment, whether music, film, or the arts. I endorse Lee Morin completely."

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Edward Hecht

Entertainment lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Lee Morin as an entertainment lawyer. I've known Lee for about 7 years. We went to law school together, worked on projects together, and I got to see first-hand her intelligence, dedication, and wonderful personality! I've followed Lee's legal career since we got out of law school and have seen her apply the same wonderful traits she exhibited in law school to the practice of law. I would fully trust Lee as my attorney, and you should, too!"

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Ibrahim Awad

Entertainment lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Friend

"Attorney Morin is a true asset to the legal community. She is a highly skilled advocate that you would be privileged to have on your side! I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Jennifer McCall

Entertainment lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with this attorney. She was always very hard-working and very creative. She is very passionate about entertainment and intellectual property law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Best of Georgia - Intellectual Property Law Firm, Georgia Business Journal

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2011

CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Art & Entertainment Law, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2010

CALI Excellence for the Future Award - International Law, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

1998

Dean's Scholarship Key for Academic Excellence, Georgia State University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal, Morin Legal

2018 - 2019

Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University College Of Law

2013 - 2014

Intellectual Property Contractor, Various Employers

2007 - 2010

Intellectual Properties Group Paralegal, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP Attorneys At Law

Associations

1997 - Present

Golden Key International Honor Society

Member

2019 - 2020

Alliance Francaise

Member

2017 - 2019

Women in Film and Television Atlanta

Board Member, Programs Chair

2016 - 2017

Association Internationale du Film d'Animation (ASIFA)

Member

2015 - 2019

Georgia Production Partnership

Member

2015 - 2016

Museum of Design Atlanta

Member

2015 - 2017

Atlanta Film Society

Member

2014 - 2019

Georgia Game Developers Association

Member

2013 - 2017

Georgia Music Partners

Member

2013 - 2019

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences

Associate Member

2013 - 2015

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

Attorney Member

2011 - 2018

National Association of Record Industry Professionals

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the matter of p/k/a Empress v. Gregory Isaacs Foundation Ltd.

Client secured the copyright in the song and recording as a joint work with the adverse party, who further offered promotional support of the title.

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Education

2012

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Georgia State University

Bachelors of the Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

State Bar of Georgia Mid-Year Meeting IP Basics for non-IP Lawyers

2020

Savannah College of Art and Design Business & Professional Development

2020

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Working Title Playwrights, and Actor's Express Courtroom Drama: a creative look at legal ethics through original, comedic plays

2019

Tour Stop Entertainment Law

2019

Tour Smart Tour Bus Careers In Entertainment

2019

The Business of Music Summit The Legal Toolkit for Independents

2019

2019

2018

Women in Film & Television Atlanta Enhance Your Business With Georgia Incentives

2018

The Business of Music Summit The Legal Basics (How To Protect Your Assets)

2018

Legal Basics for Entertainers, Athletes, & Other Creatives Am I A Corporation, LLC or Partnership? How to Set Up Your Entertainment Business

2018

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Working Title Playwrights, and Actor's Express Courtroom Drama: a creative look at legal ethics through original, comedic plays

2018

2018

Atlanta Film Festival Production Legal

2018

ASIFAC Animation Festival & Conference Negotiating Employment Contracts

2018

ASIFAC Animation Festival & Conference Launching Your Freelance Business

2018

6th Annual Intellectual Property Gala IP Law in Film Production

2017

Women in Film & Television Atlanta How Legislation Gets Passed in the Midnight Hour

2017

The Music Education Group

Women, Technology, & The Future

2017

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Current Legislation Affecting The Music Industry

2017

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Advertising Music Supervisor Pitch Session with Good Ear’s Jackie Shuman

2017

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Working Title Playwrights, and Actor's Express Courtroom Drama: A creative look at legal ethics through original, comedic plays

2017

Atlanta Film Festival Georgia On My Mind

2017

Atlanta Film Festival The Fine Print

2017

ASIFA South Animation Conference & Film Festival Business for Artrepreneurs

2016

Southern Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo (SIEGE) Dude, Where’s My IP?

2016

Southern Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo (SIEGE) You’ve Made a Game, Now What?

2016

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Indie Labels Today

2016

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Music & Metadata: Discovery, Tracking, & Payment

2016

Georgia Game Developers Association Business Entities & Intellectual Property

2016

Business Basics for Creatives™ Pt. 5: Finance, Growth, & Exit Strategies

2016

Business Basics for Creatives™ Pt. 4: Creative Collaborations

2016

Business Basics for Creatives™ Pt. 3: Intellectual Property

2016

Business Basics for Creatives™ Pt. 2: Employment Contracts

2016

Business Basics for Creatives™ Pt. 1: Setting Up a Business Entity

2016

Bronze Lens Film Festival Legal Mashup: Music in Film

2016

Atlanta Film Festival Pre-Production Law

2015

Turner Cassity Writers Workshop Protecting Your Work

2015

Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo Ask A Professional (Lawyer)

2015

Savannah College of Art & Design Legal Issues in the Arts

2015

National Association of Record Industry Professionals The Business of EDM: Current & Future Opportunities

2015

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Meet the Press: How To Get Ink For Your Artist, Project, or Company

2015

A3C Festival & Conference The Blurred Lines of Copyright

2014

Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo Intellectual Property 101

2014

Savannah College of Art & Design Legal Issues in the Arts

2014

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Producing Hit Songs

2014

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Music In Games

2014

Literature & the Law Principles In Poetry (CLE)

2014

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Arts Applications in Games

2014

2013

Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo Intellectual Property 101

Publications

2018

Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Newsletter From Counter-Culture to Copyright: Tattoos and IP Law

2016

The Needy Animator Wage Fixing in Animation

2016

National Association of Record Industry Professionals Above and Beyond: The Transforming World of Entertainment

2015

MORIN Entertainment Law Got Consent? Legal Issues in Film

2015

2015

Languages

French

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