Entertainment Law

       "The only thing you should sign without a lawyer is an autograph for a fan."
                  -- Steven J. Mandel

To be a successful performing artist takes much more than talent alone. It's also having a strong legal and business foundation to protect your artistic gifts and to help you effectively channel your energies and hard work. We'll help you put that foundation in place.

"You worry about the 'show', let us worry about the 'business'."
                  -- Steven J. Mandel

When you're in the entertainment industry, whether you are a Hip Hop, Rap, or R & B performer, a record company, recording studio, or a nightclub, you need a law firm that not only knows the law but also understands the industry. The Mandel Law Firmis that firm. Steve Mandel’s understanding and appreciation of entertainers derives in large part from his working as a professional musician and singer to earn money for college and law school, and later as a professional comedian, performing in front of thousands of guests in New York City's prestigious comedy clubs and resort hotels throughout New York State. In recognition of his performing skills, Steve Mandel, our firm’s founder, was also accepted as a member of the esteemed Friars Club.

"Entertainment Law" is much more than a list of cases or forms found in a book. An Entertainment Lawyer must have the knowledge and experience to counsel clients on issues involving a wide range of legal practice areas, such as intellectual property, contracts, employment agreements, immigration matters and litigation. He must also understand the professional and creative needs of his client.

The entertainment industry can be a minefield of legal peril. Whether you are an established performer or a lesser known artist, the attorneys at The Mandel Law Firm have the expertise to advance your career.

We provide a wide variety of services to our entertainment clients, including:

We are the lawyers for a variety of well-known R & B performers, Rap and Hip Hop artists, management companies, television and movie stars, record companies and talent of all kinds.

Protecting Your Intellectual and Creative Property

We understand how important intellectual property is to you as an entertainer and our experienced representation ensures that your rights will be protected. We can advise you on how to protect your creative property through licensing and confidentiality agreements, and registration of trademarks and copyrights. We will work with you to make sure you understand any contract offer from a record label or publisher before you sign and help you negotiate favorable deals with labels and all types of publishers.

Entertainment Litigation

The attorneys at The Mandel Law Firm are all experienced litigators. If your contract, copyright, licensing matter results in litigation, you can be sure that we will represent you vigorously and skillfully in court to protect your rights and interests. We have successfully defended a small business in an infringement suit filed by a large entertainment conglomerate, as well as numerous comedians , musical acts and other performers in breach of contract cases. If you are in the entertainment business and need legal help, the choice is simple: The Mandel Law Firm

Please note that The Mandel Law Firm is not in the business of “shopping demos” for unsigned acts.