The music industry is a very vicious industry to be thrown into. There are many benefits to being in the industry, but if pop culture news has shown us anything, it is that it is a very nasty place to be in.
Many people get scammed out of their royalties and their image, and as a result, dreams can be shattered.
In this article, we will be giving you a few questions you should know when hiring a music lawyer to defend you.
Business legal bouts can be long and drawn out, but having an experienced music lawyer, who knows what they are doing and how to handle certain situations you will face, will truly make all the difference.
If you would like to learn more about finding great lawyers to defend you, feel free to check out Douglas Healy, who is an experienced lawyer. You can learn more about him in the link provided below.
With this said, let us dive on in, int the article, shall we?
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Music Lawyer
#1 – How Long Have They Been Practicing Law?
The first thing you will want to do if you advent researched the lawyer (which you can at Avvo) is to ask them how long they have been practicing Law. Understanding how long they have been practicing law will be a great indicator of how experienced they are.
The last thing you want to do is paying a lawyer who is fresh out of university to defend you. They may very well be affordable (as they are trying to get their feet wet), but they will not have the guts and the grits to go up against an experienced lawyer or even a team of lawyers.
#2 – Who Have They Defended In The Past?
Next, you will want to ask about who they have defended in the past. If they have well-known people they have defended in the past and were able to WIN their cases for them, you know you have a winner on your hands.
They may be a bit more expensive, and if we are Binet, they will be more expensive, but the fact that they have defended wen-known people in the past is an excellent indicator that you are at least looking in the right place.
#3 – Can They Read Agreements Over?
This may be a no-brainer, but your music lawyer should be able to read through all the agreements and contracts and spot what is NOT best for your interests.
#4 – How Much Do They Charge?
Money is going to be a factor in this endeavor. As we have mentioned earlier, you will NOT want to hire someone who is out of University looking to gain experience. It is very accurate that they will be much more affordable, but they may not get you the victory.
Hiring a person who has some experience may be a bit more costly, but if they can bring you the victory, and look out for your best interest, then it will be more than worth it.
You have to think about long-term schemes. Why settle for small short term battles when you can win the long-term WAR!
It is not about winning every battle; it is about winning the war.
#5 – What Are Their Morals And Ethics
Lastly, the music industry can be very morally corrupt. However, you don’t want to fight fire with fire, especially with these people who love to fight dirty.
The law is very neutral, and as long as you can show that you were swindled and duped, you will most likely win the case.
You want someone who will be honorable and who will fight the good fight on good terms. Never fight a pig in the mud because that is where they are most comfortable.
Want To Learn More
The law can be a bit complicated to the person who may not be too knowledgeable about it. If you would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to Douglas Healy, who has years of experience in practicing law, to learn more. Click on the link above to get in contact with him