Lawyers for Creatives
About Us
We are a full-service boutique law firm that specializes in providing cost-effective legal and business advice to individuals and businesses engaged in the arts and entertainment world. Our creative spirits moonlight as attorneys and take a holistic approach to finding the most unique, innovative, and legally sound strategies for our clients’ projects. By providing practical advice tailored to each client’s ambitions and risk appetite, we help ensure that they can make informed and intelligent decisions in their business. We view our clients’ business aspirations as our North Star, and work both hard and smart to build their dreams together.
Our Practice Areas
Our Team
Clients & Community
At The Fried Firm, we are fortunate to work with fellow creative and curious people who do incredible things every day. They inspire us to think differently and look at legal problems from a creative standpoint. Our clients range from individual artists to emerging businesses, all of whom count on us to protect their dreams and their brand integrity. The attorneys at our law firm understand that our clients’ biggest asset is their creative work, which is why we work hard (and smart!) to build and protect their businesses, brands, and intellectual property with all our might.
Testimonials
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“The Fried Firm has far surpassed my hopes and expectations for a legal team. I found them through a referral and I could not be happier with their hard work, attention to detail and communication. They are all incredibly knowledgeable and are available to discuss the nuances of deal points until we are all satisfied and clear. The personal touch is unparalleled. We have closed a few deals in rapid succession and I look forward to a long-term, fruitful relationship with Shana, Raphael & Myriam.”
Drew Moerlein
12/30/2022
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“Very professional and very thorough. I needed help with figuring out what brands I could use in my video and they went out of their way to help me give me the best advice. Highly recommend them.”
Jake Diamond
12/30/2019
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Our Resources
AI Art and Copyright Infringement | The Lowdown
It has been said that it is impossible to come up with a truly original idea in the arts, and that may be true. Many of the greatest works are riffs or adaptations of art that has come before. The difference lies in how much originality the second artist brings to their new work. Does the art contain a stylistic difference or new point of view? Or is it simply a “rip-off”?
October 10, 2025
How Long Do Music Copyrights Last?
Wondering how long music copyright lasts? In most cases, protection continues for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years, though rules differ by country and type of work. Knowing these limits helps artists, producers, and listeners understand when music becomes public domain.
September 30, 2025
AI Art Ownership | Is AI a Creative Tool or a Human Substitute?
AI remains a relatively new tool, and questions persist around its usage. Is AI art really art, and can AI be truly creative? The answers remain to be seen.
August 15, 2025
