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Hi Dan,
Around how much money should someone expect to spend on necessary legal counsel costs prior to launching an adult website? I've already formed an LLC. So pretty much need to know how much it costs to get help with the DMCA notice, 2257 related stuff, terms and conditions, and anything else you might suggest. Could you provide some insight?
Thanks in advance!
-Lenny
Lenny,
Legal fees can vary tremendously, depending upon (1) the lawyer you retain, (2) the nature and content of your website, (3) whether you're hiring a website developer, (4) whether you're licensing or producing your content yourself, (5) your jurisdiction, (6) your marketing plans, (7) whether you plan on obtaining copyright and/or trademark protection, and other considerations.
Some lawyers will quote flat fees for certain services, others will not. Some may pass the work along to less experienced (and cheaper) associates. Of course, cost is only one factor - how quickly can you get a hold of the attorney, and how fast can they do the work for you? Someone that is cheap may take weeks or months to do your work.
Your best bet is to contact a few attorneys to ask these questions and get some comfort with them.
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Answers by Expert:
Dan Pepper
Expertise
Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:
How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.
What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.
What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.
How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.
What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.
How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.
Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.
I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.
Experience
I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com.
My firm also operates 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian record keeping services for producers of adult content.
Organizations
Free Speech Coalition,
Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World
Publications
XBiz World
AVN Online
Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)
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