What sort of legal advice do I need?
 

Hey everybody. I'm an aspiring producer / webmaster... Like really far off getting started. I've read up on the legal implications and requirements, but there's not enough information online (at least for a novice with a day job like me) for me to really know I'm not about to get sued/imprisoned.

My question is, how do I find a lawyer who knows the industry, and which sort of lawyer do I need? Sounds like I need someone to help with incorporation, with 2257 and model release forms, and with my state's laws on production. Can that be one lawyer? Do I just phone them up? I'd have thought there'd be a directory!

Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Any advice, or pointers in the right direction where I should look for advice?

Bump. :thumbsup

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if I were you I'd go straight to the source and book a consultation with a lawyer. while there are a ton of experiences producers here, the issue in searching for legal advice on a forum is that a webmaster/producer doing the exact same work you plan to do may have a different set of rules by which to abide, simply because rules and strictures vary by jurisdiction.

if you do a quick internet search you'll find a ton of listings for lawyers who operate within the adult arena, alternatively you could contact your state's bar association for a referral: Lawyer Referral Directory - ABA (since you mentioned 'state' in your OP I'm assuming you're in the US)

Thanks, that helped! My searches were finding entirely the wrong types of lawyers.

pumping up :)

After much searching online, I found a handful of lawyers that specialize in adult websites and 2257. They usually offer a 3 hour consultation package where they teach you everything you need to know and in some cases also include all the necessary contracts. I found three of them in Los Angeles, and one in Florida. The prices vary from $1,000 with all contracts included to $1,800 with no contracts included.

rabbitsusa, why not post the names of the lawyers you found? You might help out others who are searching for this kind of info.