I am an indi-filmaker trying to get permission to film on private property. Who do I need to contact for a location release?

The short answer is that the person who has the legal right to control access to the property is the one that you need to get permission from. If...

Is a contract binding in other state if the drafter of that contract failed to sign and provide me with a copy after I signed?

The performance contract is probably valid but whether or not you can withhold or offset money is a different question. In part it depends on the...

When should I expect to get the fee when my song was used for a TV show?

Although there is a difference between a quote & an actual license, the payment terms should be spelled out in both. Customarily the fee is paid...

Written work copyright.

You should be very careful. Credit & copyright ownership are very often tied together. Without a written contract, it will likely be presumed...

I have a script that I wrote and had copyriten through Legal zoom. How do I go about selling my script.

The other answers are dead on. If you've been writing for 15 years then you probably have an agent. That's who should be pitching your script....

Can I sue the editor of a book in which I contributed an essay because the essay was shown incorrectly?

You may have some rights to redress but there are many factors that will come into play. For example, was your stipulation in writing, were there...

Can someone help me find an inexpensive entertainment lawyer in the NJ, NY, PA area?

That's what Avvo is set up to do - help people find attorneys with the right specialty located in your area. Click on "Find a Lawyer" at the top of...

What type of attorney might I need for copyright Infringement?

You should definitely consult an experienced music attorney or intellectual property litigator in your state. You may have problems due to the...

Minors (under the age of 18 in NY) may legally enter into contracts but in most situations there is a right to disaffirm once the minor reaches the...

Can a Defense lawyer draft a legitimate entertainment contract? How different are rules in each?

Technically anyone can draft a binding legal contract. The real questions are can they do it well and will it achieve your goals. Any good attorney...