Thomas Andrew Player
Appellate, Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Copyrights, Entertainment, Franchising, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Startups (Transactional/Litigation)
Orlando, Florida
Personal Introduction
After serving as a trial attorney in two prominent litigation firms, I established Player Entertainment Law in 2000. In addition to the transactional aspects of business and entertainment law, I have considerable experience in civil litigation and appellate law, having litigated thousands of cases and having handled over a hundred appeals in the Florida courts. I also play bass guitar and did so professionally for many years, and I attribute my experiences as a professional musician to giving me considerable insight into the music business and an appreciation of the industry from a musician’s perspective.
Practice Composition
Transactional/Litigation
Education
Practice Summary
Entertainment Law: Drafting and negotiating recording contracts; music publishing agreements; producer agreements; management contracts; booking agent/touring contracts; music licensing; merchandising agreements; digital distribution agreements; copyrights; service marks/trademarks; endorsements/sponsorships; registration with performing rights organizations; works for hire; music video agreements; privacy/publicity rights; acquisition of literary rights for film and television; producer/director and performer agreements and production services agreements for film and television; representation of radio on-air talent, authors, and models; and litigation and appeals of entertainment related issues. Business Law: Formation, maintenance, and sale or dissolution of businesses; drafting and negotiating business agreements and compliance documents; franchising; commercial leasing; licensing; protection of intellectual property; human resources agreements; policies and procedures, general business practices, strategies, and planning; and litigation and appeals of business disputes.
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