New York Lawyer for Actors and Entertainers
There has never been a time when it is more important for an artist, writer, actor or other professional in the entertainment professional to secure the services of an experienced arts and entertainment lawyer. With the Internet making it possible to spread your intellectual property worldwide with the press of a button, you need the protections that a trademark or copyright provides.
Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, effectively counsels and advises artists at every stage of their careers. Our firm is adept at handling the legal and business issues that can become a part of every artist's career. We help our clients make intelligent business choices and provide a foundation for continued success.
Call us toll free at 866-535-4743 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a consultation with a member of our natural gas legal team. Our New York arts and entertainment law attorneys offer the following intellectual property services:
- Agent contracts
- Publishing contracts and agreements, drafted and reviewed
- Movie rights, stage and play rights
- Production agreements
- Copyrights and trademarks
- Setting up a corporate entity
As with every other area of practice, our firm employs a collaborative approach. Using this approach, our clients receive the benefit of working with lawyers with extensive experience in a variety of fields, including business law, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation.
Dedicated Entertainment Law Attorneys
At Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, arts and entertainment law attorneys Gary Schuster, David B. Gubits and J. Benjamin Gailey not only represent artists, but are active in the arts community themselves. Mr. Schuster has a strong personal and professional commitment as a member and president of the Orange County Arts Council. Mr. Gailey serves on the Board of Directors for the Duchess County Art Council. Mr. Gubits is on the Board of the Maverick Concerts Inc. and involved in arts organizations throughout New York.
Contact us to learn more about our intellectual property services for artists and entertainers. Firm has offices in Walden, Poughkeepsie, and Monticello. We represent clients throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley and New York.
Why You Need a New York Entertainment Law Attorney
Here are some of the dozens of reasons why an artist, actor or other professional in the entertainment industry should retain the services of an experienced entertainment law attorney:
- Copyright your work
- Apply for a loan
- Avoid "work for hire"
- Avoid lawsuits, defend against a lawsuit
- Collect a debt owed on a contract
- Hire assistants
- Determine business expenses
- File a lien on loaned artwork
- File for bankruptcy
- Get a license to use works of others
- Lease studio space
- License your artwork
- Claim for damaged or stolen artwork
- Improve ambiguous publishing or agent contracts
- Negotiate a collaboration or commission contract
- Negotiate an exhibition or consignment contract
- Estate planning, reduce taxes
- Send a cease and desist letter
- Incorporate your business
- Form a not-for-profit corporation
Professional and Legal Articles
Read articles about trademark, copyrights and intellectual property rights in the entertainment industry in Intellectual Property Resources under our resources tab.
Our Clients
We are recognized by the clients we keep. Since we opened our doors more than 47 years ago, we have been the legal resource professionals in a broad range of arts and entertainment field have turned to. Talk to us about your legal needs in the area of:
Music Recording · Film and Cinematography· Video Documentary · Choreography and Dance · Theater · Writing and Publishing · Art and Design · Crafts and Folk Art · Web sites · Model and Fashion · Jewelry · Photography · Magazines and Periodicals
Don't give up your rights. Your artwork, performance act or published work is your intellectual property. The arts and entertainment law group at Jacobowitz & Gubits will help you protect your legacy. Get the facts about trademarks and copyright law. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced lawyer today. Jacobowitz & Gubits has offices in Walden, Monticello and Poughkeepsie for your convenience. We provide legal advice and representation for artists, actors, musicians and entertainment professionals throughout New York.
