Entertainment Attorney

The tabloids are full of juicy celebrity exploits. An Actor who destroyed a hotel room in a drunken rage. A Director who walked off the set of his latest film, citing “creative differences.” A Musician who was arrested for drugs.

For the general public, the entertainment industry is pure theater. For you, however — an Entertainment Attorney — it’s just another day at the office.

A Lawyer, you’re paid to represent your clients in legal matters. It just so happens that your clients work in television, film, radio, theater, music and publishing. Actors, Singers, Directors, Producers, Writers — you name it — they pay you to defend and protect their interests as part of an entourage that typically includes Talent Managers, Publicists and Personal Assistants.

As an Entertainment Attorney, your duties typically fall into one of two categories. The first is transactional law, which involves helping clients create, review and enforce contracts. In this capacity, you’ll usually spend your time drafting written agreements between your clients and their business partners, as well as negotiating and enforcing contract terms.

The second category is litigation, which involves representing clients in lawsuits that are brought either by or against them. For example, the entertainment industry is ripe with lawsuits over intellectual property infringements, financial disputes and libel accusations.

In the event of a third category — criminal law — you’ll likely refer your clients to a Criminal Attorney, although you may consult or advise them on their case.

Although it sounds glamorous, your job as an Entertainment Attorney isn’t movie premiers and set visits; first and foremost, it’s still the law.