Entertainment Law
The Entertainment Law Team focuses on corporate and personal legal services to film and broadcast production companies, producers, creative and acting talent.
Contract Negotiation and Enforcement
For companies and individuals involved in the development, creation, production and distribution of live, audio, film and video entertainment, our team develops and reviews corporate documents and contracts, including negotiation of terms, structure of payment and compensation plans, formation of joint ventures and mergers, asset sales and collections.
Trademark and Copyright
Attorneys on our team negotiate performance, licensing and copyright agreements, advise clients on their intellectual property rights and assay the content of their intellectual property assets.
Business and Personal Liability Defense
It is common for our team to handle civil actions for injuries, damages or contract disputes. In fact, we have one of the most well staffed defense teams in the state and are among the firms approved by most major insurers and self-insured funds. We can help assess the potential liability for entertainment companies, venues and artists, as well as represent them in claims negotiations, civil suits and recovery proceedings.
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Members of the team work closely with clients and other industry representatives on legislative and regulatory matters with the leading industry trade groups including the Virginia Production Alliance.
Business Advice and Formation
Clients often involved attorneys on our Entertainment team in the negotiation and execution of financing arrangements and profit-sharing plans, including the creation of limited partnerships and corporations for the distribution of ownership and income.
When you are in the entertainment industry, be it development, production or distribution, hire the team that has the skills to effectively represent, defend and extend your interests.