Legal Services for Artists

Musicians, more than most people, greatly benefit from the services of an attorney. Here are a couple of questions to help you see how you might use a lawyer.

1. Have you ever been paid less than you expected for a show, or not paid at all?

Don't let people rip you off. If you did a show and didn't get paid what you were supposed to, we can help you fix that. Your new lawyer can write debt collection letters on your behalf. He can also collect the debt for you at no more than 25% of what you are owed. Or, he can help you prepare and present the strongest case possible if it gets that far and more. It's your money. You should have it in your pocket.

2. Have you ever signed a contract? This could be a recording deal, lease agreement, equipment loan, or any other legal document with your name on it.

If you have ever signed your name to a contract, you may have inadvertently agreed to something you did not know. The devil is in the details and the details are usually written in ridiculously small print and confusing legal jargon. With this service, you can have a lawyer review any contract before you sign it. The lawyer will alert you to any conditions in the contract that are not in your best interest. This way, you don't get stuck making .01 for every 10 records you sell. You won't be locked into a contract with a manager that is making more from you than you are. You won't go bankrupt because the label charged you for all the "gifts" they bought you. Don't sign away your rights.

3. Have you ever tried to copyright your music or sample someone else's?

To do that properly, you need a lawyer. Trying to do it yourself could leave you open to a lot of legal issues in the future. Our lawyers are well versed in intellectual property law and can ensure that are protected.

4. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?

If you've never gotten a speeding ticket believe me, you will. And when you do, it will probably cost you several hundred dollars or at the very least, your beer money. With this service, if you ever get a speeding ticket you can have a lawyer represent you in court and save you a lot of time, hassle and money.

5. Do you leave your wallet backstage when you perform? Do you have a roommate? Have you ever hooked up with someone you didn't know that well? Have you ever gotten drunk?

If you have said yes to any of these things, you could be the victim of identity theft. Identity theft happens every day to everyone from children to grandparents and you have a big 'ole target painted on your back [ click here for an article ]. If this happens to you, it's up to you to prove that you didn't buy those items or apply for those credit cards. It's also up to you to clean up your credit report. That could take years to do, if it's even possible at all. With this service, we monitor your credit reports daily. If there's any activity at all, even if it's legitimate, we contact you so you know what's happening. If it's fraudulent, we help you fix it. It's just that easy.

6. Are you being called by creditors?

We know equipment and studio time can be really expensive, and that falling behind on bills is easy to do. But if this happens, the lawyer can put an end to it. Did you know that legally, collectors can only call you a certain amount of times and only during certain hours? If they harass you, they could be breaking the law and you could sue them. With your new lawyer, you can stop harassment and learn what your rights are in this or any other situation.

7. Have you ever been in a situation where you know someone wronged you, and you were powerless to do anything about it?

You know you have rights, but do you know what they are? Ever had someone charge you too much for something and you couldn't get a refund? Ever buy something that didn't work or broke and had problems returning it or getting it fixed? Has anyone ever taken advantage of you? With this service, if you ever think you've been wronged for any reason, you can call your lawyer and ask him exactly what your rights are. Additionally, he can write letters on your behalf to fight for your rights.

For less than $1 a day, you get:

unlimited contract and document review (including leases)
debt collection review and advice
motor vehicle legal services
comprehensive identity theft protection
unlimited phone consultations with a top ranked attorney
preventative phone calls or letters written on your behalf
small claims court advice

warranty assistance
will preparation
tenant advice
customer protection benefits
trial defense services
personal financial alternatives review
irs auditing services
assistance in contacting government agencies
and more!

What kind of lawyer can I get for less than $1 per day?

You actually get an entire law firm with some of the best lawyers in the US and Canada! PrePaid Legal is a leading NY Stock Exchange company who has generated over 3.3 billon dollars in membership revenues in the past 10 years. Over 1.5 million families and businesses across the US and Canada now use these services. Plan benefits are delivered through a network of top rated independent provider law firms. Members have direct, toll-free access to their Provider Law Firm rather than having to comb through a yellow-page style directory for a referral. Provider firms are carefully selected and the quality of service is closely monitored to maintain the high standards of Pre-Paid Legal. Never be unprotected again.

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The information contained in this material is for illustration purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview of the coverage. Please remember that only the plan contract can give actual terms, coverage, amounts, conditions and exclusions. If services are rendered beyond the scope of the covered plan benefits, additional services will be rendered at a 25% discount of your Provider Law Firm’s corporate hourly rate. In some cases a retainer fee also may be required. You just got your first taste of fine print! Luckily, this one doesn't have anything sneaky in it and it's short enough not to make your eyes pop out of your skull.