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The Law Offices of Alan Abergel, P.C. (“LOAA”) provides legal services to musicians, bands, producers, record labels, and music industry businesses in Texas and California.
Attorney Alan Abergel is licensed by both the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of California. LOAA also provides music and intellectual property legal services in California.
Performers and music businesses must protect both short-term interests and long-term career goals through sound legal and business planning. Aspiring artists should exercise caution when signing contracts, as initial agreements are often one-sided and may lock artists into exclusive relationships for extended periods.
LOAA advises musicians and music companies on contracts, intellectual property protection, and business structuring to help clients avoid unfair agreements and preserve creative and financial rights.
LOAA provides comprehensive music and intellectual property legal services, including:
Copyright protection and licensing
Recording, distribution, and publishing agreements
Advertising and promotional legal issues
Contract negotiation and drafting for music industry participants
Attorney Alan Abergel is an avid music enthusiast and musician, with experience as a guitar player, drummer, and home studio owner. He is a graduate of Towson University’s mass communications and radio broadcasting program, with coursework in audio production and broadcasting techniques.
Mr. Abergel has practiced music and intellectual property law since 2005, including prior practice in Los Angeles and current practice in Fort Worth, Texas.
LOAA provides legal services to musicians, bands, producers, record labels, and music industry companies, including:
Entertainment and intellectual property litigation defense
Artist partnership, investor, shareholder, and member agreements
Trademark and service mark registration and brand protection
Copyright registration
General music business and intellectual property counseling
Agent, manager, publicist, and producer representation agreements
Recording agreements
Songwriter, musician, and producer contract negotiations
Licensing agreements
Management and publishing agreements
Formation of partnerships, LLCs, and corporations for music businesses
Purchase, sale, and merger of music industry businesses
Lending transactions secured by music catalogues and copyright assets
Zoning and land use matters for music-related businesses (studios, rehearsal spaces, instrument stores, and music schools)
Commercial real estate transactions and leases for music businesses
Capital raising transactions and securities compliance for music ventures
LOAA advises music businesses on corporate formation, governance, and transactions, including:
Record label and publishing company formation
Music studio and production company structuring
Joint ventures and partnerships
Mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases involving music industry businesses
LOAA assists clients with protecting creative assets and brand identity, including:
Copyright registration for musical works and recordings
Trademark registration for artist names, logos, and brands
Licensing and monetization of intellectual property
Enforcement and defense of intellectual property rights
LOAA does not shop demos to record labels or publishing companies. The firm provides legal and business advisory services for musicians and music industry businesses.
“I engaged Alan to help me through the complexities of obtaining my Lenders License. He was very knowledgeable about the process and provided me with a high level of service. I worked quickly getting him all the information needed and he worked at my pace. He was responsive to e-mails and questions and followed up with the DFPI to make sure everything was filed correctly. I had read online that this process could take as long as 6 months however Alan completed the assignment in less than 3 I will be retaining his services in the future to ensure my company remains in compliance."
--Petroleum Realty Group Inc.
"I hired Alan to represent me as a mortgage broker before the California Department of Real Estate. I couldn't be more pleased with Alan's services from start to finish. Alan was clear and concise. Alan's communication throughout the process was professional. I received the results I hoped for. Thank you Alan. I'll definitely recommend you to ALL and use your services again in the future shall I need anything!"
-Anonymous
"Very helpful in assisting in obtaining an OCCC Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Finance License. Very knowledgeable in answering all questions the OCCC asked for on their questionnaire. Highly recommended and would re-hire for any future assistance regarding motor vehicle and finance business. God Bless!"
-Raul
