Lawlor & Rella is well-equipped to assist individuals and businesses in the performing arts community.  Our diverse client base includes rock bands, classical musicians (including world-renowned soloists and artists from the Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra), theatrical producers, Broadway performers, independent record companies, professional musical instrument manufacturers, filmmakers, writers, and composers.

We offer a full array of services for our clients in the entertainment industry.  Representative matters include:

·  Prepared and negotiated contracts on behalf of the producers of the independent film “Were the World Mine,” which opened to excellent reviews in theatres Nationally and has garnered several important film festival awards.

·  Provided ongoing legal counsel to an internationally recognized Indie Jazz Label based in New York City.

·  Negotiated contracts with major media companies and theatrical producers on behalf of actors, directors, writers, musicians and filmmakers.

·  Prepared licensing agreements on behalf of recording artists whose music was used in feature films, television shows, and commercials.

·   Established a jazz recording label and prepared agreements between the label and its musicians and graphic artists, including the negotiation of sound recording licensing agreements with major record labels.

·  Acted as legal counsel to numerous professional classical musicians and indie bands in connection with recording, endorsement, and licensing agreements and copyright/trademark issues.

In addition, when he is not behind his desk or in front of a judge, Mr. Rella, a member of the Actors' Equity Association, works actively as a professional actor, musician and writer. As result, we will be able to relate to your experiences in “The Business,” many times, first hand.

Lawlor & Rella will work to demystify the area of “entertainment law” for you as we help you achieve your industry goals.  Our hope is that we will build strong relationships with our clients that will continue to develop as their careers expand.