I am going to pitch a reality TV show and I need the correct paperwork to give the cast can someone please email me rates for

I don't think Avvo works this way. There are many attorney members so I think you are supposed to contact us individually if you want to hire...

I am a first time feature film producer with a background in the theater. I am looking for an entertainment lawyer.

Mr. Michelen is right. Legal fees are usually broken up in stages since most attorneys charge hourly for development, finance & distribution work,...

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What can I do if a artist I paid to host an event comes late and leave early for no reason they got drunk

You need to talk to a good litigator or legal aid group in your area. You'd be best off if you can file in a local small claims court in order to...

We are producers that have a film project we are putting together, when would we need an attorney to represent us?

You should work with an experienced entertainment transactional attorney from the very start. You will need an attorney to advise you and handle...

I am producing a film (I created & wrote script) with another producer who wants me to bring in the film LLC to the table.

First of all, you should sit down with an experienced entertainment attorney, review your situation, and make a plan about how or if to go forward...

What is the difference between a producer and executive producer in a reality show

Mr. Jacobson is correct. The roles for a Producer & Executive Producer are very different between film & television. In film, the Producer is the...

Do I need an agent or an attorney if my screenplay is sold?

Mr. Eastman is absolutely right. You aren't required to have a lawyer or agent to enter into a contract regarding your screenplay, but you run a...

Creating an Opera from a published autobiography of a famous African singer. Do I need to seek the family's permission to do so?

Mr. Ballard hit the nail on the head & Mr. Parron's advice regarding the music is excellent as well. I have handled the legal work re: the...

Do I need a lawyer to write up a contract to a writer for obtaining my personal life story for a book?

Of course you need an entertainment attorney. I think you already knew that. Any time you are entering into an important contract you need an...

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A production company has optioned the rights to a novel I wrote, and are making an indie film.

Industry standard is to exercise the option upon commencement of principal photography, but the written contract is what determines the actual...

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