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Lindsay is a trusted legal advisor to startups, small businesses, entertainment and media companies, artists, and estate planning clients.
Spiller Law
Bringing with him a varied life experience, including stints as a sports agent, sailing delivery skipper, teacher, and musician, Lindsay shifted to law in 2006 and founded Spiller Law in San Francisco.
Excellent Reputation
Spiller Law has since earned a reputation for passion and excellence. It is a boutique law firm that puts the client first. Lindsay has advised million-dollar mergers, negotiated high-level entertainment contracts, resolved disputes, and started numerous companies. He and his colleagues can serve the smallest to the most significant transactions. Regarded as a first-rate deal maker, Lindsay has negotiated music licensing deals with the world's largest music publishers, including Sony, Universal, BMG, Warner Music, and iconic musicians, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.
Clientele
Lindsay's clientele includes Olympic medalists, YouTube channels, film production companies, online music platforms, record labels, advertising and media companies, and individual artists and content creators.
Free Consultations
Lindsay offers free consultations and regularly hosts webinars on startups, the film industry, and estate planning. He regularly travels to Los Angeles and New York to serve his growing clientele.
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$ 395-495 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
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Posted by Lillian | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Excellent Entertainment Attorney
Lindsay Spiller is my entertainment attorney and I would recommend him 100%. I found him to be knowledgeable, professional, kind, caring and watches out for my best interests. He is an excellent negotiator, very easy to work with and has a great deal of integrity and is a true gentleman.
Thank you, Lillian, for the very kind review.
Posted by Susan | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent advisor!
Lindsay has helped me with the review of two major projects. Having worked with many lawyers in the past, I can honestly say he’s one of a kind. Not only extremely professional and detail oriented, but caring and generous. He truly cares about his clients and their work and it shows! I highly recom...
Posted by Dzung | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Contract Review
Lindsay helped us immensely in reviewing a contract. He was extremely thorough, experienced, and offered great insights and explanations regarding the agreement. Cannot recommend enough.
Posted by Anita | March 09, 2015 | Estate Planning
Lindsay knows his "stuff" and is delightful to work with
We recently moved to California, from Virginia, and needed an entire set of new documents - wills, trusts, POAs, Advance Directives etc. Fortunately for my family, we called on Lindsay to help us with this task. We are overjoyed with the result. My husband and I, laymen, did not have a clue about wha...
Posted by Michael&Brian | January 27, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
LIN IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
We have known and worked with Lin for over 5 years. Whether it is an adversarial contract negotiation with a talent agent, an explosive disagreement with a litigious co-producer, or a dense exploration of legal semantics with real world consequences, Lin has solved all of our problems with unwaverin...
"Not only is Lindsey experienced and knowledgeable, but he is a genuinely good person. You can tell that he cares for his clients and is invested in their success."
"I've known Lin for a number of years now and have also worked with him on various entertainment projects. He is a rare breed among attorneys. While he clearly knows his craft and guides his clients with expertise, he also does so while remaining gracious and genuine with all parties involved, including clients, opposing counsel and others. This expertise combined with a very rare persona has recently led me to suggest Lin as counsel for a party for which a current client is negotiating a film joint venture with. With just a bit of research and one phone call, they quickly became interested in bringing Lin on board. Now I can look forward to working across the table with him as well!"
"Lindsay Spiller provides a crucial service in the entertainment industry. He knows the business of entertainment and entertainment law; he knows the "players" which enables him to promote his clients' interests. He can get a project into production. I endorse Lindsay Spiller!"
"I have known Lindsay for several years and we often consult with each other regarding transactional and litigated entertainment matters. Lindsay is sincerely dedicated to the needs of his clients and as a practice goes the extra mile to ensure they get what they need. This, combined with an attention to detail and a tenacious attitude when needed makes him an attorney I would be happy to work with again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lin Spiller is a bright, creative attorney who serves creative clients most effectively. He thinks both outside and inside the box. He is a skilled negotiator. When needed, he assembles teams of lawyers and other professionals to meet the needs of his clients,"
"I have known Lindsay Spiller for over 40 years, and as a friend and fellow attorney I have followed his legal career from the beginning. I am not surprised by the favorable endorsements he has received from his clients on this Avvo website. Read them and you will understand why clients appreciate his advice and counsel. As an attorney for over 33 years, it has been my experience that many attorneys lack the social skills and empathy that clients need when confronted with a serious legal problem. Lindsay brought those skills and qualities to his legal career. His experience, expertise, and ability to succinctly communicate verbally and in writing makes him an effective advocate for his clients."
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2015
Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in State of California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in State of California, American Society of Legal Advocates
2006 - Present
Attorney, Spiller Law
2006 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsAttorney/Advisor
2010 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports IndustriesMember
Successfully negotiated the "first of its kind" license deals.
Successfully resolved matter so that the Film Production could proceed and without any penalties to Production Company.
Successful sale of company
Dispute was successfully resolved in favor of client.
Infringement claim was dropped by Sony and a settlement was reached
Successfully reached a mutually acceptable settlement and a release of all claims against client
Currently in negotiations with production companies.
Film is currently in production
Project is currently in production
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
AB (with Distinction)
2023
2017
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2015
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2010
The Business of Making and Distributing Film
2010
Estate Planning for the Real Estate Investor
2009
Estate Planning - Simplified
2009
The Business of Film Production
English
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