Brooks Vincent Rice

Brooks Vincent Rice

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Business ... +10 more

401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540, Austin, TX

About Brooks

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Entertainment 58%

We assist creative clients in all areas of the entertainment industry, including music, visual arts, TV, film, and esports, counseling clients on contract negotiation, distribution, licensing and asset protection.

16 years | 100 cases

58%
Business 9%

We counsel on proper entity formation, register LLCs, draft all necessary corporate documents, address mergers and acquisitions, corporate licensing, and corporate maintenance.

12 years | 100 cases

9%
Intellectual Property 9%

We help clients understand and utilize copyright and trademark law, focusing on federal registrations, acquisition, and licensing.

16 years | 100 cases

9%
Copyright Application 5%

File copyright applications with the United States Copyright Office.

16 years | 100 cases

5%
Trademark Application 5%

File trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and monitor applications through to registration.

16 years | 40 cases

5%
Estate Planning 4%

With a primary focus on small estate planning and planning for artist and creatives, we craft estate plans through traditional and non-traditional means to maximize your hopes and minimize the costs of probate.

20 cases

4%
Gaming 4%

We assist clients in video game development as well as

11 years | 25 cases

4%
Contracts and Agreements 1%

We draft all manner of contracts, agreements, and licenses for our business clients.

16 years | 100 cases

1%
Corporate and Incorporation 1%

We counsel on proper entity structure for growth, investments, and fundraising and file the necessary paperwork with local state governments to incorporate legally

16 years | 100 cases

1%
Internet 1%

We deal with all aspects of internet and internet-related commerce, including Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and SaaS agreements.

80 cases

1%
Licensing 1%

With a strong background in entertainment and intellectual property, proper licenses are a foundational principle of all of our business and IP practices areas

16 years | 100 cases

1%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

Do you need an LLC? Perhaps someone told you yes, but you're not sure? We counsel people at all points of the LLC lifecycle, from those interested in forming LLCs to those with developed businesses that needs corporate counsel

16 years | 100 cases

1%
Power of Attorney 1%

Powers of attorney and living wills go hand in hand. Whether it's part of your estate plan or just part of a business transaction, we can help

12 years | 50 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Brooks Rice Law

401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540, Austin, TX, 78701

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Brooks Vincent Rice's Reviews

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Posted by Sarah E. | February 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Legal Advice!

I got in touch with Brooks for some advice about a publishing contract I was about to get into. He took the time to go over the contract and explain it to me in a way that I understood, and advised me to advocate for some changes. Thank goodness I used him; I ended up with a much better deal than I ...would have otherwise. His fees were lower than the two other attorneys I contacted, and he was worth every penny. I will definitely use him again.

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Brooks Vincent Rice's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Mitchell

Entertainment lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Brooks for nearly 20 years. He's intelligent, driven, a good communicator, and passionate about representing artists. I don't hesitate to refer entertainment matters to Brooks."

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Hailey Hobren

Entertainment lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Mitchell

Entertainment lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Computer and Internet Law, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Of Counsel Attorney, The Gober Group

2011 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Texas Accountants & Lawyers For The Arts

2010 - Present

Founder, Managing Attorney, Brooks Rice Law

2018 - 2020

Senior Associate, The Gober Group

2011 - 2014

Of Counsel Attorney, Chris Castle Attorneys

Associations

2018 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

U.S. Distrct Court - Western District of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

Austin Music People

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2008 - Present

California Lawyers for the Arts

Member

2015 - 2016

Austin Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Treasurer

2014 - 2016

Texas Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Council

2013 - 2019

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Artrs

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Lars Erikson v. Michael John Blake

Defendant prevails in motion to dismiss

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Education

2010

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

University of Texas School of Fine Art

Tips and Tiffs: Copyright and Licensing

2018

Kerville Folk Festival Music Law Panel

2017

Staple!: The Independent Media Expo Understanding the Legal Issues Facing Visual Artists

2017

South by Southwest

Negotiations Basics

2017

Kerrville Folk Festival

Understanding Music Law

2016

Staple!: The Independent Media Expo Legal Issues for Artists

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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