Where Entertainment Law Takes Center Stage

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Where Entertainment Law Takes Center Stage

PERSISTENCE | PROFESSIONALISM | PASSION

Richard D. Lom, Esq. CCIM

Richard David Lom is one of those rare entertainment attorneys who actually has an entertainment background. Shortly after graduating from the University of the Pacific with a B.A. in Public Relations and Promotion, Richard was hired by the William & Morris Agency in Beverly Hills and began in the agency’s famous mailroom. As an Agent Trainee, he paid his dues slinging mail for the industry’s super agents. After a short stint working with literary agent Gary Loder and his cast of TV Writers and Showrunners, Richard left for Writers and Artists Agency. While assisting agent, Michael Stipanich, Richard also worked as the legal assistant to the agency’s in-house counsel, Norman Aladjem, Esq. By the mid 90’s, Richard found himself on the other side of the camera as a TV new reporter, working in several markets for both ABC and NBC. Richard wound up his 16-year career in 2008, as an award-winning broadcast journalist, right here in Lexington, at LEX-18 News NBC.

Practice Areas

The field of Entertainment Law covers a broad range of issues related to the entertainment industry. Much of the work includes the drafting of contracts, protecting intellectual property rights, the registering of copyrights & trademarks and the management of talent. As a Lexington based entertainment lawyer, Richard David Lom has a diverse list of clients such as production companies, journalists, record producers, independent authors, theater companies, bands, disc jockeys and more.

Richard’s entertainment legal services include, but are not limited to, the following:

TELEVISION

Broadcast television is a broad and complex field in which licensing issues

TALENT CONTRACTS

A talent contract defines, in detail, the working terms and conditions between “the talent.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual property development, registration is the backbone of Entertainment Law.

INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA

The law surrounding the Internet & New Media is vast and constantly evolving.

THEATER LAW

Putting on a live theatrical production has many moving parts and requires solid transactional work to keep the show going.

music law

Richard helps songwriters register their compositions with the U.S. Copyright Office. Similarly, song recordings may also be registered.

WRITING AND PUBLISHING

Whether a book, screen-play or short story, authors who make a living by the written word need to understand the legal landscape

TYPES OF ENTERTAINMENT LAW CASES

  • GENERAL COUNSEL
  • PRODUCERS’ AGREEMENTS
  • BUSINESS PLANS
  • COMPANY FORMATION
  • INVESTOR AGREEMENTS
  • PRIVATE OFFERINGS
  • FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
  • TALENT AGREEMENTS
  • OPTION AGREEMENTS
  • LETTERS OF INTENT
  • LOCATION AGREEMENTS
  • GUILD AGREEMENTS
  • PRODUCTION LEGAL SERVICES
  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  AGREEMENTS
  • COMPOSER AGREEMENTS
  • MUSIC LICENSING
  • CHAIN OF TITLE
  • FAIR USE ARGUMENTS
  • DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
  • PRODUCERS’ REPRESENTATIVE  SERVICES
  • MUSIC LEGAL SERVICES
  • CONTRACT DRAFTING AND NEGOTIATION
  • RECORDING AGREEMENTS
  • PRODUCER AGREEMENTS
  • MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
  • NEW MEDIA LICENSING AGREEMENTS
  • PARTNERSHIP AND BAND AGREEMENTS
  • LABEL AGREEMENTS
  • DISTRIBUTION DEALS
  • COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
  • COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
  • DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • MUSIC CLEARANCE
  • DIGITAL MEDIA GENERAL COUNSEL
  • PRODUCERS’ AGREEMENTS
  • BUSINESS PLANS
  • COMPANY FORMATION
  • INVESTOR AGREEMENTS
  • CONTRACT DRAFTING AND NEGOTIATION
  • GAME PUBLISHER, DEVELOPER AND SUPPLIER AGREEMENTS
  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
  • COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK
  • RIGHTS CLEARANCES
  • EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS
  • WEBSITE TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICIES
  • GDPR COMPLIANCE

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What Our Clients Say

Like most people, visiting an attorney is not something I look forward to. Then I met Richard Lom. His easy-going, personable manner immediately put Nicki and I at ease. More importantly, the guy really knows his stuff.. and when he says he’ll do something it gets done! I highly recommend Richard Lom and look forward to continuing our relationship

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

I have known and worked with Richard for about ten years now. He has been outstanding to work with as both a real estate professional and as an attorney. Recently, we needed to have a document revised and Richard was the first one that I thought to call. His knowledge and professionalism are exceptional and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services.

Tiffany Kearns

Property Manager / Fayette Crossing Apts.

Rich Lom is a common-sense attorney that actually understands business and works to find solutions for his clients. His expertise in the media and real estate industries is unparalleled, and his knowledge of small business issues makes him an indispensable partner. I highly recommend Rich

Tod Renner, CPA, GCMA

Woodford Financial / Principal

Understanding the law isn’t as easy as they make it seem on TV. That’s why when I received my latest contract from my employer, I came to see Richard. He translated all of the lawyer-speak and presented it in a way that even a guy that works in radio could understand! He even made recommendations on changes that would benefit me in the future. Everyone needs a attorney like Richard on their side.

Jason "Monkey Boy" Phillips

Radio Personality / WVLK-AM/FM

Richard is amazing to work with. He is always attentive and very thorough. It’s great that with Richard you get someone who is very experienced and knowledgeable in both legal and real estate matters. I have in the past and will continue in the future to recommend Richard to my clients, family and friends without hesitation because I know, above all else, they’re in good hands.

Lindsay Emmerich-Muzic

Principal Broker / Emmerich-Muzic Realty

On his cell, at the airport, during the Covid-19 virus, Richard stepped up and I was in his office 24 hours later. Amidst all the variables of each case there abides a comprehensive knowledge, and a thoughtful calm within the four walls of that office. I now know why several of my friends recommended him. When I needed immediate assistance, considerable legal advice and personal peace of mind, I got it!

"Dead Air" Dennis Dillon

Radio Personality

Plain and simple: without Richard Lom, our production company would not exist. He was the architect of bringing our vision to life. His entertainment background, law expertise and honest, straightforward negotiation tactics led us to our dream broadcast deal. We could not have done it without him and recommend him without hesitation. There’s no one else we would have wanted in our corner.

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