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Hey guys we are a new studio just starting up. (yes i know you all are thinking "not another one") but we are looking for a lawyer, can anyone point us in the right drection? we need help with LLC and .INC and many other things.
thanks for your time!
Casey Wood
Owner
C&J Studios
Casey, call Chad Belville (www.chadknowslaw.com). Regularly posts here on the boards, represents probably half of the gay adult industry, and the rare combination of both excellent technical/book knowledge of adult law AND practical common sense.
you need Chad ;) www.chadknowslaw.com
of course ya gotta consider chad, who is a member of this board
also lawrence walters is experienced in this industry and i like the way he thinks
http://www.firstamendment.com/
and j.d. obenberger
http://www.xxxlaw.net/
who has done the most trials in our industry of anyone i know of
and a.j. camparetto, who is knowledgeable and also very helpful
http://www.comparettolawfirm.com/
Another adult attorney to consider:
Eric M. Bernstein - http://www.embalaw.com
My vote is for Chad.
Make sure to also look into your local zoning.
Any lawyer you pick needs to be someone that you feel you can trust. Find someone that understands start-up companies. Most lawyers do have high retainers and fees that make legal advice nearly prohibitive for new companies.
Referrals are a good way to find out a little about your potential lawyer, and ask the referrer what their experience has been with the attorney they are referring. Has the attorney done work or given advice to that person in the past?
Next, you need to know what you want from an attorney. The attorney that can help you set up a new adult entertainment company is probably not the same person as an attorney that you will call if you have a criminal charge. What are the attorney's experiences, what are the resources of the firm? A small company does not need a large law firm with a diverse group of attorneys, and a large company really needs a full service law firm.
An attorney is someone you should plan to build a long and trusting relationship with, so spend some time and make a wise choice.