Entertainment & Music Law
Legal counsel for the entertainment industry.
From contract negotiations to royalty disputes, Landry Legal represents artists, labels, producers, and entertainment companies with the strategic, industry-savvy counsel they need to protect their creative work and business interests.
What we handle.
Contract Negotiation & Review
Record deals, publishing agreements, management contracts, licensing deals, and distribution agreements. We negotiate terms that protect your creative and financial interests.
Music Licensing
Sync licensing, mechanical licenses, performance rights, and master use agreements. We help you monetize your catalog and protect your rights.
Royalty Disputes
When royalties aren’t being paid correctly, we investigate, demand accountings, and litigate to recover what you’re owed.
Artist & Producer Representation
Full-service legal counsel for recording artists, producers, songwriters, and DJs navigating the entertainment industry.
Label & Company Counsel
Outside general counsel for record labels, management companies, studios, and entertainment ventures.
Copyright & IP Protection
Registration, enforcement, and defense of copyrights for music, film, visual art, and other creative works.
Selected Client Work
Music we’ve worked on.
A rotating playlist of tracks tied to artists, producers, labels, and publishers we’ve advised — on contracts, sample clearances, sync placements, royalty matters, copyright filings, and brand work.
Songs are owned by their respective rights holders. We don’t distribute or release recordings — we represent the people who do.
Contract Templates
Music-industry contracts, ready to download.
Attorney-drafted agreements for the deals artists, producers, and labels actually sign — split sheets, work-for-hire, beat leases, management contracts, and more. Reviewed and updated by the firm.
Template Bundle
Complete bundle of all 7 music industry contract templates. Save $10 compared to buying individually.
$25
Producer of Tracks Agreement
Professional music production agreement template covering master ownership, royalties, credit, and producer rights.
$5
Beat Lease
Beat leasing agreement template defining terms for licensing beats including usage rights, distribution limits, and royalty terms.
$5
Cover Art Agreement
Agreement template for commissioning cover art, defining ownership rights, usage terms, and compensation for visual artwork.
$5
Common Questions
Entertainment & Music Law FAQ.
Do I need an entertainment lawyer or a manager?
Both serve different roles. A manager handles day-to-day career decisions and bookings, while an entertainment lawyer reviews and negotiates contracts, protects your intellectual property, and provides legal counsel. Having both ensures your creative and business interests are fully covered.
When should a musician hire a lawyer?
Before signing any contract — record deal, publishing agreement, management contract, or distribution deal. Also when someone uses your music without permission, when you're forming a group or label, and when negotiating sync placements or brand deals.
How are entertainment lawyers paid?
Payment structures vary: hourly rates, flat fees per project, a percentage of deal value, or royalties on the work we help you negotiate. During your consultation, we discuss which arrangement makes the most sense for your situation.
Let’s talk about your project.
Whether you’re negotiating a record deal, launching a label, or resolving a royalty dispute — we’re ready to help.
Call Us
(888) 914-0011