counsel to the creatıve

Flat-fee Assessments.

Preliminary assessments at flat rates — a focused session, in person or virtual, to talk through your creative work and distill your next best steps.

Let's talk about your project

Legal perspective and guidance for creatives.

We'll discuss your creative works and how best to protect them, your goals, and implementation — including infringement concerns, collaborations, works-made-for-hire, licensing, and the elements needed to move your ideas forward.  Choose the assessment that fits your project.

General Copyright Assessment

$575

Let's discuss what you're working on, what copyright protects, any concerns you may have, how best to protect your work, and copyright registration.

One-hour session

Music Copyright Assessment

$675

Everything in the general copyright assessment, plus guidance on using a split sheet to delineate copyright interests among collaborators.

One-hour session

Screenplay Assessment

$950

A reading of your screenplay (up to 150 pages) before we meet, then a working session to discuss your vision for the project, potential pitfalls, and next best steps.

Includes script read · up to 150pp

Film Project Assessment

$1,250

A review of your synopsis, deck / look book / bible, budget, and presales estimates before we meet, then a session on the status of your project, paths forward, potential pitfalls, and next best steps.

Includes materials review

Ready to begin?

Book your Assessment.

Schedule online, or reach out by phone or email and we'll find a time that works. Assessments are flat-rate and paid in advance.

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Looking for a general legal consultation instead? See our Consultation Options.