Law Practice

Brian's law practice serves a wide range of entertainment clients, including GRAMMY®-winning musicians, independent artists, publishers, labels, and media companies.

Music Law

Music Consulting, Contracts, Management

Want to break into the music business? Are you a songwriter, musician or performer with legal needs? Or do you want to start a record label or publishing house? Brian provides a broad set of music related services to artists and music companies which includes contract negotiations/review, business start ups, marketing consultations, music management and more! Brian has experience as both a musician and label CEO giving him a unique perspective from both the business and artist side of the industry.

Film Law

Sync Licensing, Contracts, Distribution

Looking to get your music placed in a film or television show? Are you an actor or director in need of contract review? Or looking to create a soundtrack album for your film? Brian provides a broad set of film related services, with an emphasis on the meeting point between film and music, music supervision and song licensing.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright & PRO Registration

So you wrote and/or recorded a song, now what? Brian can provide assistance in copyrighting your musical work (both the sound recording and music/lyrics) with the United States Copyright Office and provide guidance/best practices for how to protect the intellectual property you create and get paid. 

BUSINESS

Contract, Incorporation & Small Business Law

Starting a business? Looking to incorporate? With nearly 20 years experience owning a small business Brian has navigated the challenges small business face first hand. From start ups, to business sales and negotiations, Brian can assist you with your business legal needs. 

SPORTS

Contract, Team Anthems & Endorsements

Are you an athlete that needs help navigating a new sponsorship or team agreement? Or a professional sports team looking for a team Anthem and don’t know where to start? Brian has worked in the niche of sports and sports music branding and applies his experience and knowledge to help meet your needs. 

"What I appreciate about Brian's advice is he incorporates business thinking and common sense - not simply the letter of the law. "

-Mike H

Brian holds a JD from San Francisco Law School and is a licensed attorney in California (Bar #328324). He also earned an MBA and a BA in History from National University. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts, is a Voting Member of The Recording Academy, and is active in the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industry, the California Lawyers Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Entertainment Law Section.

Law Practice Memberships

State Bar of California
License Number: 328324

American Bar Association
Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industry​

California Lawyers Association
Intellectual Property Law Section

Beverly Hills Bar Association
Entertainment Law Section

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