Released on: April 29, 2008, 7:23 am

Press Release Author: Ty Cohen/Platinum Millennium

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Knowing what it takes to avoid being taken for a ride with
recording contracts. Tips to help you understand and be successful when signing a
recording contract.

Press Release Body: In the often complex world of Entertainment Contracts it is
critical to your success to know exactly what you are doing. For too many musicians
and artists these contracts can turn out to be a nightmare. If the company you are
dealing with senses that you are not aware of all the legal clauses in the contract
they will be quick to take advantage. Always remember that the world of business is
a tough one. Everyone is out to make money, and if you are not completely on top of
your game you will find that you will be left high and dry. Now not many musicians
are legal experts, so to avoid getting the raw end of the deal you will need to find
a solution.

The best thing to do under these circumstances is to hire a lawyer who knows all
about Entertainment Contracts. Before you start your search remember one thing,
lawyers specialize in different areas. This means that you will need to find a
lawyer who knows all about the type of contract you are dealing with. These people
call themselves entertainment lawyers.

So where do you find these entertainment lawyers? It is not as difficult as you
think. There is a wealth of information on the Internet. You just type in
"entertainment lawyers" or "entertainment attorneys" into a major search engine like
Google and many websites will appear. These websites have little gems of
information, such as articles, which make good reading. The content will tell you
quite a bit about the entertainment attorney concerned. You will be able to assess
their knowledge and expertise of the industry by these articles. Once you have found
a few eligible names it is time to do your research.

Researching these entertainment lawyers is very important for your success. It is
vital that you do your due diligence when it comes to legal advice. The primary
reason is simple, it is in your best interest to get someone who will help you to
get the best deal and walk you through the entertainment contract. Secondly you will
need to think long term. Hopefully this will be the first of many lucrative
entertainment contracts that you will have to negotiate, so you will be looking for
a lawyer who will stick with you and be prepared to be your permanent legal adviser.
In order to achieve this you must build up a good relationship with your
entertainment lawyer.

Testimonials and references are good ways to check the credibility of your proposed
lawyer. Sometimes one of your friends or colleagues in the entertainment business
can recommend a good entertainment lawyer for you. However you are usually dependent
on testimonials that you can find on their website. Read through them carefully and
if necessary contact a couple, they will usually have some contact information
included with their testimonial.

Of course you will need to check their credentials. Are they really specialists in
the Entertainment industry? Do they know the ins and outs of a contract? Check their
website carefully and try to get an initial free consultation before you start
working with them.

Once you have done all your research, it is time to make your selection. When you do
this be careful to take into consideration your budget. Legal council is quite
expensive, but well worth it. Do not get anyone who is too cheap and does not know
anything, but at the same time do not go out and spend a sum that you cannot afford.

So before you sign that lucrative Entertainment Contract be sure to get some
reliable legal advice. In this way you will pave the way for your success and not
have companies take advantage of you.

For additional information or a sample copy, Contact:
Contact: Melida Cohen
Contact: 1-866-752-9968
Fax: 1-203-286-176
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Web Site: http://http://www.MusicContracts101.com

Contact Details: Contact: Melida Cohen
Contact: 1-866-752-9968
Platinum Millennium Publishing
Local: 919-661-2171
Fax: 1-203-286-176
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http://www.MusicContracts101.com