Pfeiffer Thigpen
FitzGibbon & Ziontz LLP

The Firm handles many types of entertainment matters for a wide range of clients, although we do not typically represent talent on a percentage basis. Specific areas of expertise and the types of matters handled are indicated below:

Entertainment Litigation
Representation of distributors in litigation and arbitration over foreign film rights
Representation of studios and production companies in contract disputes
Contract disputes regarding commissions for agents and managers
Copyright litigation over scripts and/or theft of characters
Defense of production companies in tort claims involving serious injuries during filming & production
Disputes over commercial representation commissions

Advice and Negotiation of Contracts
Negotiation and drafting of film distribution agreements
Music license agreements
Negotiation and drafting of booking agreements
Commercial representation agreements
Independent Contractor and Services Agreements

Copyright Matters
Advise clients on copyright matters, including Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Copyright litigation
Copyright registration advice

Internet & Web Based Businesses
Negotiation and drafting of web services agreements
Negotiation and drafting of web development agreements
Advice regarding regulatory compliance issues

Transactions
Negotiation and drafting of share purchase or buyout agreements
Purchase or sale of small entertainment companies or businesses
Compliance advice to businesses