I have just a bit of non-legal advice: please think very long and hard about the decision to drop out of high school. Although the specific skills...

I see this same question here on AVVO at least a couple time per week - it is a total scam. No legitimate music company would ever ask an artist...

Why do I have to pay an independent label out of NY for contacting me about my music and wanting to sign me?

This is a very, very common scam. No legitimate music company will eveer ask an artist to pay for anything. DO NOT give them any money.

I was asked to send money as a deposit to secure a sit down

This is a very common scam. Sleazy scammers preying on the hopes and dreams of artists eager to get a major label deal. No legitimate...

I agree with Ms. Koslyn 100%. Not sure why you've waited until now to take action on this, but because of the statute of limitations, even if you...

100% absolutely positively a scam. No legit entertainment company would ask you for money; they would be paying your expenses.

This may be helpful to you: http://www.playerlaw.com/blog/2017/8/9/band-name-or-brand-name And as others have suggested, it's probably best...

Ms. Koslyn is dead-on correct that not having an attorney represent you when you signed the contract, most likely to save money, will actually cost...

I totally agree with Pamela, Andrew, and Paul. This is 100% a scam, and one which I have seen over and over again. No legitimate entertainment...

How do I know when and what kind of lawyer to retain?

You said you hired the producer "work for hire" ... If you truly have a "work for hire" agreement with the producer, which should typically include...