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> over two decades of legal experience
advising thousands of creative people and companies > extensive and deep contacts throughout the industry > business experience from a prior career in major label artist management > over three decades of experience as a passionate and driven musician, songwriter and producer |
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The fastest, most cost-effective
and convenient way to go. Phone consultations are great for: > Review of all entertainment industry contracts > Review and strengthening of business plans > Advice on key deal points (royalties, advances, options, etc.) > Advice about business formations (e.g., incorporations, etc.) > Advice about copyright and trademarks > Advice about rights clearances (e.g., samples) > Advice about digital rights and the internet > Strategic planning and coaching for critical business meetings > Strategic planning for networking and developing contacts > Strategic planning for promoting your business, career or music > Strategic planning for shopping to labels and publishers > Strategic planning of your events (e.g., release party) > Getting a second legal opinion > Review of royalty statements > Review of office and studio leases > Referrals to other industry professionals > Much more Many clients schedule monthly phone consultations to maintain continuity and accountability. Ready to schedule a consult? Contact RPD now Not sure yet? Have questions about the fee or services? Contact RPD now to arrange for a free confidential telephone appointment to get more information. |
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(Incorporation, LLCs, Partnerships) |
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Incorporations in all 50 states. Fee includes: > rush service > completion of corporate minutes* > completion of by-laws* > issuance of stock certificates* > preparation of stock transfer ledger* > articles of incorporation for the maximum flexibility > preliminary name search > filing of certificate of incorporation with the state > filing of certificate of incorporation with the county > corporate seal > corporate record book > statement of incorporator > filing receipt Avoid the pitfalls of do-it-yourself filing services that charge little, but leave you with complicated forms you have to complete for the minutes, by-laws, stock certificates and stock transfer ledger. Other business entities formed: Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Partnerships, personal and corporate d/b/a, Sole Proprietorships, state and federal Not-For-Profit corporations (and 501(c)(3) applications). Ready to form a business? Contact RPD now Not sure yet? Have questions about the fee or services? Contact RPD now to arrange for a free confidential telephone appointment to get more information. *within designated time frame |
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All entertainment industry contracts are prepared, reviewed and negotiated; for example (in no particular order):
Ready to have your contract taken care of? Contact RPD now Not sure yet? Have questions about the fee or services? Contact RPD now to arrange for a free confidential telephone appointment to get more information. |
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and Intellectual Property |
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All legal documents are prepared, reviewed, filed and negotiated including advice, counseling, investigation and evaluation of related issues such as (in no particular order):
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Active clients with ongoing business interests need more than periodic consultations. They need to be able to shoot an e-mail or pick up the phone whenever they need legal advice -- all without the scheduling hassles and with the peace of mind that everything has been pre-paid. Ready for this kind of premium service? Contact RPD now Not sure yet? Have questions about the fee or services? Contact RPD now to arrange for a free confidential telephone appointment to get more information. |
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Those who are new to the business
may not realize that no advice or services are provided "on
spec" (i.e., in exchange for a percentage). This policy assures that clients will receive unbiased advice and services on a prompt, high-quality basis that is free from conflicts of interest and other ethical problems. See Statement of Client's Rights. |