Contract Negotiations

Miami Contract Negotiations Attorney for Musicians, Artists, Authors and Entertainers

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The Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase, in Miami, Florida, assists screenwriters, artists, entertainers, musicians and other celebrities in negotiating and securing contractual arrangements. As an experienced entertainment law attorney, Mr. Chase understands the vital importance of contracts, as they not only ensure that an artist is paid a fair amount, but also that he or she gets needed exposure. Securing these deals and fostering a creative working relationship between his clients and the other party is always his primary objective.

Barry Oliver Chase holds Honors degrees from both Yale and Harvard, and has extensive experience in the music and entertainment industry. He has effectively negotiated contracts for entertainers from all over the world. Contact his office to put this experience to work for you.

The Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase represents clients in contract negotiations involving:

• Music and recording contracts
• Literary property and publishing deals
• Royalties
• Television and film
• Modeling contracts
• Singing careers
• Acting careers
• All other entertainment, music and media business matters

Leveraging Your Position

In order to get the most out of contract negotiations, an attorney must capitalize upon the advantages and strengths of the client. Without fully understanding the position of the client, for example, an attorney may push "too hard" for more money and, in the process, negatively impact the negotiations and the client's future relationship with "the other side." When entering into contract negotiations, Mr. Chase always considers the following:

• Did the record label or producer seek you out after an audition? Or did you seek them out?
• How successful or well-known are you already?
• Are there other professionals being considered by the other side?
• Are you hoping to be rediscovered?
• Does the record label, producer or film company need you to revamp its image?
• Did the other side already tell you how much it is willing to pay?

Mr. Chase uses his carefully-honed negotiation skills to obtain a favorable outcome for his clients. Sometimes, for example, the "best" contract will offer less money but promise great exposure, which may be all a client needs to begin or re-start a career.

Protecting Your Image to Help Ensure Continued Deals

In entertainment, literature or music, image is everything. Your reputation and success depend largely upon positive exposure and solid deals with the right projects. As an experienced entertainment lawyer, Mr. Chase will always assert his clients' interests in contract negotiations and simultaneously reinforce their reputation as both talented and "good to work with."

Success in the entertainment, arts, sports and media business depends largely upon reaching effective agreements. If you would like Mr. Chase to review your contract or negotiate for better terms, please do not hesitate to call the firm at (305) 373-7665, or fill out the Guestbook form. Mr. Chase or an assistant will be in touch with you shortly.