Entertainment Lawyers for Musicians and Artists

At McArthur, McArthur & Overend, L.L.P., we provide a variety of legal and business services that are specially tailored to help creative individuals and companies in the entertainment industry achieve business goals, pursue artistic endeavors, protect intellectual property, and generate revenue streams. We separate ourselves from other firms based not only our first-hand industry experience and hands-on approach, but our dedication to providing individualized attention and building long-term relationships with each of our creative clients.

Our entertainment law attorneys in Athens, Georgia have an extensive understanding of the entertainment laws in the area. Contact us by e-mail or call 706-353-7736 to schedule a free entertainment consultation and to learn how our fee agreements may work for you.

Our entertainment law practice in Athens, Georgia assists our creative clients by using this first-hand knowledge to their advantage. Whether you are a writer, songwriter, musician, band, screenwriter, producer, director, independent record label, production company, photographer, web developer, or tattoo artist, at McArthur, McArthur & Overend, L.L.P. we know how to represent you most effectively because we understand your intense passion and know what it really means (and takes) to put heart and soul into an artistic project.

Pursuit of your dream is risky business. Please be advised.

Achievement of any dream requires not only belief in one's self, hard work and determination, but the ability and willingness to take risks. at McArthur, McArthur & Overend, L.L.P., our entertainment law practice will help protect you and your business from unnecessary risks so that you can pursue you dreams. We will review, negotiate, and prepare nearly all types of entertainment agreements, and, if conflict happens, our firm will handle any related litigation or arbitration.

Our entertainment law services include:

• Assist creative clients secure rights in their artworks, including copyright and trademark registration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate entertainment contracts and agreements, including record contracts, publishing and licensing deals, distribution and royalty agreements.
• Act as general counsel for established artists and companies in areas such as copyright, trademark, marketing, merchandising, and invoicing.
• Help new artists understand how the industry works, how to protect their intellectual property, and how to identify and navigate through the typical pitfalls in business deals. Assist with business formation, liability and risk management issues.
• Representation in copyright and trademark litigation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry representatives, studios, labels, radio and television, and other artists.
• To set up an initial consultation to discuss your entertainment law needs, please call 706-353-7736 or contact us by e-mail.