Entertainment Law Services

Artists, Entertainers, & Producers

How We
Change the Game

In addition to our small business practice for talent, Morin Legal aids producers and production companies in content creation and taps into affiliated contacts at premier talent agencies, consulting and production companies to develop, package, and pitch shows for streaming, broadcast, or theatrical release. We also perform due diligence, contract review & representation, negotiation and document drafting to hammer out the best deals for our clients.

Entertainment

We represent talent: writers, directors, actors, producers, and artists, animators, podcasters, journalists, media personalities, and influencers. We also represent their companies, including studios, publishing houses, or production companies. Finally, we represent financiers, or private persons, who are approached about supporting a project to completion. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us to find out how we can change things for you.

Our talent and business-focused practice offers creative clients and their companies with access to our professional network and vendors, industry insights, and business advisement services. We address all aspects of your business, from structuring, to identification of resources, potential liabilities, ways to identify and address risk, and intellectual property advisement, protection, and in some cases, rights assertions. With our help, you may create a long-lasting change, a well-preserved legacy to provide for your long term goals. Fees are billed hourly.

We do production (and distribution) legal.  Fees are billed as a percentage of budget (or net proceeds) and on a sliding scale. Otherwise, fees are billed hourly for qualification counseling on tax incentive programs or for ongoing support for projects in development. 

Our financier-facing practice represents accredited or un-accredited investors who are approached by parties seeking to secure financing on creative projects. We have represented fund managers, healthcare professionals, and others not knowledgeable nor experienced in the film or entertainment industry. We provide these prospective financiers with the opportunity to make an informed decision (along with other advisors, such as accountants) whether to invest in projects, including all possible capital structure variation outcomes. Fees are billed hourly.

Attorney Morin served as a District Advocate for The Recording Academy®, Atlanta chapter, where she advocated for music creators’ rights before the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. She served as a Board Member for the National Association of Record Industry Professionals and was a of Georgia Music Partners member advocating for the music tax credit in Georgia. Attorney Morin provides small business services to music creators and supporters seeking to establish structure to protect their assets to create a legacy for success. Fees are billed hourly.

Attorney Morin became a member of the Georgia Game Developers Association in 2013 and over the years has spoken to its members about intellectual property, finance and small business affairs. From 2013-2017, Attorney Morin was an annual speaker at the Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo (SIEGE). In 2017, she published guidelines to the interactive entertainment tax creditsAttorney Morin represents independent studios in Georgia with their business and intellectual property matters. She is accepting new clients. Fees are billed hourly.

The Arts

You can have the Arts without Entertainment, but you cannot have Entertainment without the Arts. We provide our business clients with robust legal support and consultation on matters relating to traditional, dramatic stage productions, freelance artists, and writers.

Morin Legal represents writers, from novelists to screenwriters. We have a niche with certain writers for television, new media and film, who are seeking development, pitching and representation at studios, networks, or production companies. In this capacity, we offer percent-based fees (less expenses) if talent is represented by a trusted vendor in our professional network. We also have solutions for unrepresented talent. In some cases, Attorney Morin helps writers prepare for options or purchases. Attorney Morin has experience in traditional publishing, new media and comics. She has worked with established authors and counsels new writers in how to reduce their risk and protect their work.

Morin Legal represents artists, photographers, graphic designers, and animators. Attorney Morin became a member of the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA-South) in 2016, with whom she produced an educational summer series seminar for freelancers on how to make a living while protecting their work, and, a pandemic webinar series for business owners on how to navigate legislation. Attorney Morin published a blog for Needy Animator from 2015 – 2016 which you may find in the Resources. 

Morin Legal provides business legal services to theatrical stage productions, playwrights, composers, and actors. Whether you are in need of basic contracts or are otherwise seeking business counseling and asset advisement, we can help you. If you are seeking to license a play, we can guide you. Attorney Morin is familiar with the Dramatists Guild of America standards and herself has served as a speaker for Courtroom Drama, a CLE organized by Working Title Playwrights, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, and Actor’s Express.

Expertise

Georgia Entertainment Industry

Attorney Morin is ensconced in the Georgia entertainment industry. She has been a member of the Atlanta Film Society, the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA-South), the Georgia Production Partnership, and served on the Board of Directors for Women in Film & Television Atlanta, where she chaired their Programs Committee.

Community Outreach & Education

Attorney Morin supports community outreach and continuing workforce education by speaking and writing on matters important to entertainment professionals. She has spoken at Atlanta Film Festival, ASIFAC Animation Film Festival & Conference, Dragon Con, TERMINUS, Georgia Production Partnership, and Bronze Lens Film Festival, published a comprehensive article about legal issues in filmmaking and guidelines for navigating Georgia entertainment tax incentives programs. She was an adjunct professor for Georgia State University College of Law, where she was instrumental in developing and instructs its executive education workshops for the Entertainment, Sports, & Media Law Initiative.

New Client Procedure

We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

01

Booking Procedure

To book a consultation, see our online calendar. Select a date and time, and reserve your consultation by making your payment via PayPal. You will then receive a Confirmation Email from our firm.

02

Intake Form

It is important to have the Intake Form completed prior to our consultation. We use the information provided on the Intake Form to run a preliminary conflict check and prepare for our consultation so we use your time wisely and provide you with a meaningful response.

03

Engagement Offer

Once our consult completes, and assuming you clear conflicts with our firm, we present you with an engagement offer. You have two (2) weeks to review our offer, and make your fee deposit. Once we receive the deposit and signed offer from you, we begin!

Resources

The State of Theatrical

Could films be coming back exclusively to theaters? The Motion Picture Association’s Theatrical & Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) report for 2021 shows the market

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War In Ukraine

Nearing the 10-week mark, the war in the eastern European country of Ukraine has spurned many in the entertainment industry to take action in matters

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DEI: Awards Shows

Last fall, we reported on several awards shows making changes and improvements as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts become more mainstream in Hollywood. In

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DEI: Netflix

Last October, Netflix took action against a staffer who allegedly leaked confidential information to the press. As a result, public outcry ensued over the amount

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Entertainment Law Resources

International Organizations Art Loss Register Art Recovery International British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) Centre d’Analyses et de

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What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

Lee exceeds every expectation.

"She truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to help you. She's extremely informed and her consultation answers questions you didn't realize you needed to ask."

-Screenwriter and producer.

So lucky to have Lee Morin!

"I've never had a lawyer before, but I made a movie and needed one. Lee handled several complicated issues quickly, thoroughly, and with great skill. She really knows her stuff and I trust her implicitly. I'm so excited - and confident - to build my career with Lee having my back. I hope to make her lots and lots of money!"

-Writer, actor and filmmaker.

I absolutely plan to continue working with Lee in the future!!

"I was sooooo lucky to find Lee Morin. This was my first time seeking out a lawyer for anything, much less a tv show contract. She was extremely accessible and thorough. She took great care to make sure that I was comfortable before agreeing to any terms. She also did her research to ensure that what was being offered was beyond fair. I absolutely plan to continue working with Lee in the future!!"

-Television reality show talent.

I give Ms. Morin my highest recommendation.

"I’m a composer/lyricist who recently was offered a publishing deal for a musical I had written. Though this is the second time in my career this had happened, it was the first time where I didn’t have collaborators on the writing of the project and I needed to negotiate for and protect my own interests in the agreement. I didn’t know where to start, and I’m so very thankful that Lee Morin was available to take my case. In the initial consultation Ms. Morin laid out ideas for detailed specific language that would make this contract better for me on every level. She explained every shift in contractual language very clearly and it was very obvious that she cared about protecting my interests and revealing exactly how to make this happen. I then retained her services further to red-line the contract. She did such a good job of it that my publisher now wishes to retain her services for their work as well."

-Music composer for theatrical stage productions.

I cannot say enough about how wise of an investment it has been to hire Lee Morin.

"Aside from a very positive attitude and extraordinary professionalism, I feel that my career, short and long term goals have been not only enhanced, but absolutely electrified. Lee has not only a vast wealth of knowledge about both the law and the industry, but a treasure trove of contacts, which she greatly enjoys matching up when there is a mutual benefit to be gained. Lee’s communication and follow up was always consistent, clear and concise, and when my needs changed, she was able to adapt seamlessly, and keep things consistently moving forward. Without question, working with Lee was one of the best business decisions I have made to date. I would wholeheartedly recommend her, for a variety of reasons."

-Motion picture writer, director, & producer.

Professional and fierce.

"I have had several “difficult” clients come to me for work to be developed and produced. Lee is amazing and have kept my husband/producing partner from running ahead of our contracts. She is succinct, clear, and knows how to keep her clients in the driver’s seat. She works well with you with solid communication and has financial plans to keep you engaged in your legal process without killing you. I recommend her whenever I can. Love her and you will too!"

-Motion picture & television writer, director, & producer.

Lee blends her technical legal expertise with savvy business advice.

"She is a great asset. She is smart, congenial and experienced. She created two custom writers agreements for me. Hiring a good lawyer is expensive, but it is a great value when it protects your intellectual property and keeps you out of court!"

-Development company executive.

Working with Lee was a great experience.

"This was my first production, a non-USA production that needed to comply with USA requirements. During the consultation, Lee explained the different type of documents and submissions I needed to deliver. After our consultation, she sent a detailed Term Sheet including all the steps, deliverables, and costs for the services. During the process, Lee was able to accommodate to our deadlines, something that was very important since we needed some of her input in order to proceed with the post-production. Another thing to highlight is that Lee always gave us her input and opinion in other matters different to the original terms agreed, which was very important for us to have a legal point. For some of the deliverables, 3rd party services were needed. Lee had a list of providers and was able to get great prices. Overall, it was a great experience and will definitely reach out for new projects."

-International acquisitions & sales executive.

It is wonderful to have knowledge on your side!

"It was wonderful and comforting to watch Lee work through the intimate details of an industry contract with such prowess and expertise. My first thought was that I read the same contract and had no idea of all the things that needed to be amended in highlighted. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing you have a professional on your side that knows the deepest understanding of her craft and has your best interest in mind."

-Comics illustrator and visual artist.

Lee is one of the hardest working, friendliest and most accommodating people I’ve ever worked with.

"She truly cares about her clients and their well-being. I’ve met and worked with Lee on multiple occasions. Lee attended some of my performances, which not only meant a lot to me, but told me that she was the exact kind of person I wanted to work with. I quickly found myself meeting with many top music and music business related professionals in Atlanta. Lee didn’t just connect us via email; she came with me to the meetings, adding much to the conversation, helping myself and whoever it was that I was meeting with to quickly find some of the things we both had in common. When an emergency situation arose, Lee didn’t schedule an appointment way in the future; instead, she called me that day and, even though it was a busy day for her, she made the time for me and helped me through it. I can’t say enough positive things about Lee! If you’re looking for a lawyer who gives great advice, does fantastic work, and is someone with whom you’d enjoy spending time, Lee is definitely for you!"

-Songwriter, musician, and performer.

Lee is a friendly and focused person who is passionate about the arts herself.

"Lee is great! We had some trouble with document uploads that may have cost us some time in the beginning but she kept me on track and got the work done quickly. She also responded with urgency and worked with me to prevent further conflicts. I wanted to work with someone experienced in working with artists and I got just that. I am very grateful to her for her services and I would highly recommend her to other artists."

-Visual artist.

Lee was not only prompt, professional, and thorough, but I appreciated both her kindness and artistic sensibilities as well.

"During my first foray as an author working with a major publisher, Lee Morin helped me to review both my agency and publishing contracts. Lee was not only prompt, professional and thorough, but I appreciated both her kindness and artistic sensibilities as well. I would highly recommend Lee to other authors seeking legal guidance."

-Published author at large publishing house.

She was timely, discreet, professional, and demonstrated an extraordinary comprehension of all aspects of contract law.

"Having produced feature films and worked with some of the world’s preeminent music acts, I must sadly state that the entertainment business is dominated by people of questionable moral character. Handshakes and verbal agreements mean nothing. It is also my experience that the majority of attorneys who ply their trade in this world mirror the values of their clients. Having been let down by many of them in the past, I was a bit hesitant when a colleague referred me to Lee when I was seeking legal counsel to review a distribution contract for a feature I produced. Nonetheless, I retained Lee’s services for this project, and her performance exceeded expectation on every level. Her attention to detail helped turn the contract into an instrument that actually worked for – as opposed to against – us. For the first time in my career, I feel comfortable in recommending an entertainment attorney to my colleagues. In fact, I have already referred to Lee some of my agency and filmmaker clients."

-President, film production company.

We highly recommend her to any person in the entertainment world!

"We began working with Lee Morin in May 2014 based off of us meeting at a NARIP event. We had been doing our own contract agreements with music supervisors for a while. However, the contracts were getting bigger and more detailed, which required an attorney that practiced in entertainment law. Lee was that go to person for us! From day one, she was open and honest with us. She told us exactly what she needed and what was required on our end. She did not hesitate to do the research to be sure that we had everything we needed and that our contracts were perfectly clear for us. She walked us through our first business adventure and continues to work with us through our second big business goal!"

-Owners, music production company.

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