What if my budget is low and need contracts made for entertainment events?

**Dimitrios44** · 03-02-2009 07:52 PM

I do entertainment events and need contracts made but my budget is low.
Any suggestions. Thanks

**bking** · 03-10-2009 10:38 AM

As a lawyer, it's self-serving of me to say "hire a lawyer." However, you should. I understand (I am a business owner myself) that budgets start out low, but the catastrophic consequences of a lawsuit for breach of contract or something else will certainly not be in the budget, either. At least consult with a lawyer after drafting your own contract. Get a few hours of legal advice and chalk it up to a business expense.

Every business starting up needs to incorporate some cash for legal advice. There are too many hurdles in the process to skip this step. Lawyer, accountant, insurance agent. These are three key contacts you must develop.

**ScottPalmer** · 03-10-2009 05:04 PM

Agreed. If possible, allocate some of your resources into your budget for legal. It's really the most important piece to the puzzle and having a good lawyer on hand to guide you through all the [confusing] legalities is so, so, vital.

**bking** · 03-11-2009 04:09 PM

I should also mention that legal fees can be tax deductible. Your accountant can advise you on that.

**Jynell** · 03-13-2009 10:53 AM

Although I am an attorney, you may also want to reference legalzoom.com which are template forms. It is always best though to consult an attorney given your state laws but this may be a starting point.

**LSnyder** · 03-30-2009 11:12 AM

Hi Dimitrios44,
My name is Lisa and I am a Legal Assitant at the Pepper Law Group. Here at the Pepper Law Group we specialize in Entertainment Law. Should you have any questions, please give me a call. Considering I am new to this forum, I am unable to post my email address or the link to our website. I will be happy to give you that information during our call.
Lisa Snyder
Pepper Law Group, LLC
908.698.0330

**terrycan** · 04-05-2009 01:19 AM

Dear Dimitrios44

How many entertainment contracts do you do in a month?

Does the other party ask you to sign their "standard contract"?

How many people attend your events?

I might be able to help.