The Legal Artist

The Legal Artist A Connecticut based law firm that represents artists, designers, filmmakers, and creative entrepreneurs. You’re not just any business owner; you’re a creator.

So why would you hire just any lawyer? You need one who understands the specific obstacles you face as a creative professional. A lawyer who can talk to you like a person, cut through the nonsense and help you navigate the uncertainty of today’s marketplace. My goal is to make the law simple to understand and useful to your business… to make every artist a legal artist. If you’re a filmmaker, podc

aster, artist, author, architect, designer, illustrator, model, VFX studio, production company, photographer, or any other kind of creative entrepreneur who is making your livelihood with art, you’ve come to the right place.

12/15/2025

Scope creep is a real problem for creative professionals and it’s one of the reasons I push so hard for clients and prospective clients to get everything in writing. You want to do everything you can to mitigate problems that can go wrong and it’s impossible to do that when it’s just your word against theirs. Getting a contract in writing can help prevent scope creep, and help you get paid for the work you’re doing.

12/01/2025

What are the three contracts every creative entrepreneur needs? Watch to find out!

11/17/2025

Copyright and trademark are very different areas of law that can sometimes overlap, which creates confusion. Here’s a handy little primer on the differences between them and what functions they play in creative businesses.

Good writing, whether done by a lawyer or not, always follows some simple rules. If you master them, you too can write l...
11/13/2025

Good writing, whether done by a lawyer or not, always follows some simple rules. If you master them, you too can write like some of the best lawyers I know.

11/12/2025

The AI infiltration of the entertainment world is continuing apace and it’s only going to be bigger as time goes on. Better figure out how to protect your rights.

11/10/2025

Wha do Taylor Swift and George Harrison have in common? And what does that mean for pop music in general?

11/03/2025

Contracts are a critical piece of every deal, and even more so when doing deals with friends and family. Why? Because your personal relationship may impact your ability to make sound business decision decisions. No matter who you’re doing business with get it in writing, even if it’s someone you know unlike

You don't know everything and that's okay. The mark of a truly smart business owner is knowing when they need to seek ou...
10/30/2025

You don't know everything and that's okay. The mark of a truly smart business owner is knowing when they need to seek outside help. Whether that's an attorney with legal issues, an accountant with taxes, a web designer for an online store, it's okay to seek help from others. You shouldn't have to carry the entire weight of your world. Don't be afraid to share the load.

10/27/2025

Remember friends, copyright law only protects creative expression of an idea but not the idea itself.

People are often scared by negotiations but it doesn't have to be scary. When you get right down to it, it's just people...
10/23/2025

People are often scared by negotiations but it doesn't have to be scary. When you get right down to it, it's just people having a conversation about what each one wants and trying to find a way to get there so they both end up happy. Negotiations aren't always easy, but they should never be terrifying.

10/20/2025

Cease and desist letters are designed to be scary, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon all reason. Keep calm, call a lawyer, and have them negotiate on your behalf.

10/13/2025

Right now there isn’t a lot of law dealing with how AI impacts creative individuals. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing. And there’s more to come soon. For now, here are a few things that we do know.

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