Awhile back, somebody was big on (Elsa) Ramo Law and they seem like a solid lead. Any others that you guys would suggest?
Lawyers?
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Originally posted by medic1 View PostAwhile back, somebody was big on (Elsa) Ramo Law and they seem like a solid lead. Any others that you guys would suggest?
When vetting lawyers I recommend to always check IMDB pro and check out the type of clients they rep and the kinds of productions they have worked on. Are they part of a large faceless firm or are they more one-on-one? Are they focused on transactional volume in indie films (production legal) or are they looking for higher-end long-term clients? I recommend to google the hell out of them (the individual lawyer rather than the firm) and also look them up in the state's bar web portal to check their standing and complaint history.
http://www.calbar.ca.gov
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Originally posted by manfredlopez View PostWhen choosing a lawyer I would say it all depends on what career stage you're in and what exactly you need representation for. Is this for a specific deal or hire? Is it a WGA signatory contract or are you dealing with indie producers? Or are you looking to have someone on retainer for submissions in lieu of a manager/agent? There is also the issue of payment. For new writers most entertainment lawyers will charge by the hour instead of a percentage since the writer presumably won't have enough of a stable income source from his or her writing to justify the percentage.
When vetting lawyers I recommend to always check IMDB pro and check out the type of clients they rep and the kinds of productions they have worked on. Are they part of a large faceless firm or are they more one-on-one? Are they focused on transactional volume in indie films (production legal) or are they looking for higher-end long-term clients? I recommend to google the hell out of them (the individual lawyer rather than the firm) and also look them up in the state's bar web portal to check their standing and complaint history.
http://www.calbar.ca.gov
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Originally posted by medic1 View Postjust learned Ramo Law is $5,000
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