Media Law for Creators, Broadcasters, and Publishers

Before you use that clip, know where the risk is.

Fair use is not permission. It is a defense argued later. I help creators, broadcasters, and publishers make that call before it costs them.

Tell me what you’re dealing with

Give me 30 seconds. If this sounds like your situation, we should talk.

Just a few of the situations that I handle:

I’m publishing something risky.

Defamation, privacy, editing choices, and the record that gets set forever.

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I need a contract reviewed before I sign it.

Before you lock yourself in, know what the paper actually does.

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I got a takedown notice.

Not every notice is valid. Not every response is smart.

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Not a general firm. Not generic advice.

Most media lawyers recite risk and tell you no.
I know the law. I also know how content actually gets made.

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Playing the Clip Book

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Before you use that clip, know where the risk is.

Playing the Clip explains how fair use actually works for creators, broadcasters, and publishers—before it becomes a problem.

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Tell me what is going on.

Use the intake form and I will review it personally.

What are you dealing with?