If you live in the Ft Lauderdale area and are involved in the entertainment industry then you likely need to work with an entertainment lawyer. Whether you’re a musician, writer, artist, actor, or other type of performer, having an attorney to advise you as you hone your craft is a must. Let Gilbert & Smallman help you reach your dreams by guiding and protecting your legal rights.

Get help with contracts

Never sign an entertainment contract without first talking to an attorney. Too often, we see clients who assumed that all they needed to worry about in their contract was how much they were paid. They assumed that if they were fine with their compensation, that the contract was fine. This is not always the case. For example, some entertainment contracts can include clauses that prevent you from working with other companies for as long as a decade.

If you need help with contracts, Gilbert & Smallman can do it all. Our full-services include

• Reviewing contracts
• Drafting contracts
• Negotiation contracts
• Representing clients in litigation matters

Every type of entertainer needs a different type of service

We are not a one-size fits all law firm. We know that musicians may need help with copyright registration, trademark registration, and help working with record labels and publishers, among other things. On the other hand, those in the film industry may need help with non-disclosure agreements, liability protection, publicity rights, poster and / or artwork clearance, or talent management agreements.

Whether you’re a stage actor that needs help with investment agreements and booking, touring, and presentation agreements, or you’re an artist who needs help with art consignment agreements or commissioned artwork agreements, we can help. Folks in the fashion industry may turn to us for help with design license agreements and model releases, while our literary clients may have us review their publishing agreements, work for hire agreements, and photo releases.

This is an every-changing area of law

Sometimes, entertainers believe that they can handle these issues themselves. They spend an afternoon or two on the internet googling entertainment law and they believe they know the main things they need to keep an eye on. This may be true for one day, but remember that this field is constantly changing.

Remember as well that you may be able to represent yourself but the cost of making a mistake can literally mean losing millions of dollars down the road. Don’t find yourself in this position. Reach out to Gilbert & Smallman today.