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Derek C. Julio
About Derek
Biography
As a former musician, artist manager, and booking agent, Derek brings over 15 years of music industry experience to his Entertainment, Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Contract practice in Salt Lake City.
Derek works with Musicians & Songwriters, Composers & Performers, Agents & Managers, Independent Record Labels, Music Publishers, Music & Film Producers, Music Supervisors, Video Game & App Developers, Directors & Actors, Graphic Artists, and Art or Content-Driven Businesses.
He offers a wide variety of services for his clients, from business entity formation and contract services, to copyright, trademark, licensing, rights of publicity, and everything in between.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Entertainment
50%
12 years | 37 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
15 cases
Intellectual Property
20%
15 cases
Business
10%
12 years | 14 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 10 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Derek Julio
32 W 200 S, #223, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
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Derek C. Julio's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Awesome!
Derek is helping me navigate the difficult waters of getting a music LLC set up and off the ground. He's very personable and knows the ins and outs of the music biz extremely well.
Posted by Manuel | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Happy to work with Derek
Derek was thorough in learning what my exact needs were and the best way to address them. He was easy to communicate with throughout the process and was very responsive to my questions.
Posted by Brandon | November 07, 2016 | Business
Best in town!!
I run a small business in the entertainment industry and Derrick has been nothing but helpful. We reffer every one we work with to him for legal services! He helps with the DIY information and he is also willing to do it for you! All around great guy! A+ in my book.
Posted by Wes Johnson | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Finally! A entertainment lawyer in SLC.
I needed a contract to give to clients for my recording studio, Derek was very adaptive to make the contract fit the feel of my business while keeping it professional, he was also easy to get hold of and very quick with his work. I highly recommend any band, artist, or business in the entertainment i...
Posted by Jenn | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Application
Professional and great to work with!
Derek handled my copyright and trademark business needs not only professionally but he followed up with me often with the status of everything. He's a great resource for business owners and I'll definitely refer him to anyone I know without hesitation.
Derek C. Julio's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is bright, thoughtful, and driven. His passion and own experiences have led to a knowledge of the entertainment industry that not all lawyers can possess but all clients should seek. Equally important is that Derek is highly considerate of his clients’ best interests, not only with respect to legal aspects but in all regards."
"Derek is a thorough, thoughtful attorney who always keeps his clients' best interest in mind. I fully endorse Derek and his legal talents."
"Derek is smart, a hard worker, and most importantly, passionate about serving his clients' best interests. Derek will stay up late and work tirelessly to ensure that his clients' art, work product, and creativity is protected."
"Derek is a talented and personable entertainment and business attorney. I can wholeheartedly recommend him for any matter related to his practice areas."
"Derek is highly motivated to fill the need for legal representation for all areas of the entertainment sector in Utah. I recommend Derek as an attorney, because of his dedication to the entertainment industry and his persevering desire to help entertainers obtain legal representation where they have been unable to do so in the past."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Pro Bono Certificate of Service, S.J. Quinney College of Law
2014
Excellence for the Future Award, Intellectual Property Licensing, CALI
Work Experience
2017 - 2021
Associate Counsel, Media & Entertainment, Sentry Financial Corporation
2017 - 2021
General Counsel, Vavani Productions
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Breglio Law Office
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Winder & Counsel, PC
2014 - 2015
Legal Intern, Reynolds & Associates
2014 - 2015
Business & Legal Intern, Music Reports, Inc.
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Winder & Counsel, PC
2013 - 2014
Action Sports and Olympics Media Team Intern, Washerman Media Group
2013 - 2014
Contract Associate, University Of Utah Technology Commercialization Office
Associations
2019 - Present
Entertainment Law Section of the Utah STate BarChair
2017 - Present
Utah Lawyers for the ArtsPresident
2016 - Present
Utah Music AssociationSteering Committee
2016 - Present
Lighspark Media SummitPlanning Committee
2015 - Present
Utah State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Utah Association for JusticeMember
2015 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Association of Independent Music PublishersMember
2014 - Present
The California Copyright ConferenceMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Record Industry ProfessionalsMember
2013 - 2014
Art and Media Law AlliancePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
986 S 1100 E v. Todd K Hewlett
Award of $13,430.86
5063 Mislead Lane, et al. v. Viveros
Award of $16,808.24
Johnson v. Utah Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Division
Successfully removed any record of suspension from petitioner's driving record
MacMurray, et al. vs. White Glove, et al.
Successfully dismissed charges against defendant Little Giant
Education
2015
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lightspark Media Summit
Legal issues for independent musicians
2016
David Eccles School of Business
Copyright and Trademark for Entrepeneurs
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers