Art & Entertainment

Attorney Landis has provided legal advice and counsel to several films produced and filmed in New England. Whether brought on to the project from the inception of the intellectual property or joining after production has begun Devon is prepared to guide Producers through every step of pre-production through post, draft all necessary documents, review documents presented, and address any questions or issues that may develop along the way.

Oftentimes those engaged in artistic endeavors have to take measures to protect the key component of their craft through the use of copyright, trademark, or patent law. Attorney Devon Landis can help answer all your questions about which area of law is applicable to your situation and provide the guidance to protecting these assets so clients can make sure their rights are protected and maximize potential growth and profit. 

Protect your writing through copyright protection assistance, and guidance on licensing such as Creative Commons licensing. Attorney Landis has experience with providing writers guidance on industry standards and negotiable points for contracts presented by publishers whether in the academic field or the literary world. Attorney Landis has worked with several writers to review and advise on legal liability posed by their works and best practices to remedy them. 

Attorney Landis has assisted several local musicians and recording studios put together the proper contracts to protect all parties interests in the recording, file necessary copyright and answer questions that artists or producers may have. Attorney Landis also has extensive experience with providing assistance with understanding legal rights, reinforcing protection of those rights and the drafting or response to cease and desists letters. Attorney Landis has also assisted NY attorneys as pro hoc vice counsel on cases pertaining to music contracts in court cases. 

Artists, Musicians, and Actors usually find themselves at some point in their careers being asked to sign a representation agreement, whether by a manager or an agent who can help guide them and field opportunities. There are key differences between a manager and agent with different states regulations that may be present, and the agreements can contain several provisions that can put the artist at a disadvantage in the long term. Attorney Landis can help advise and negotiate the key clauses and areas of concern.

Attorney Landis has a deep knowledge and years of experience in working with artists, galleries, dealers and nonprofits who focus on the arts, art markets, and art world. She helps advise on the art dealers and gallery owners duties and rights, consignment agreements, copyrights in works of art and reproduction of art, internet sites with art sales, private art sales, and misappropriation of works of art. Whether you need to find out your rights or have an agreement drafted reach out any time for assistance.