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Complete Legal Services
Complete Legal Services
Rick will provide an initial complementary consultation for all entertainment and intellectual property matters, inclusive of acting as production counsel on feature films, plus managing contract disputes and will, after engaged, often for a pre-negotiated reasonable flat fee, personally provide all negotiation, agreement and document drafting/review and revising services including but not limited to the following:
Rick will provide an initial complementary consultation for all entertainment and intellectual property matters, inclusive of acting as production counsel on feature films, plus managing contract disputes and will, after engaged, often for a pre-negotiated reasonable flat fee, personally provide all negotiation, agreement and document drafting/review and revising services including but not limited to the following:
Our Services
The "Go-To" Guy
From Start To Finish.
At Morse Entertainment Law, we provide comprehensive legal services for artists, producers, creatives, and businesses in Los Angeles and beyond. As a top-rated Los Angeles entertainment attorney, Rick Morse offers personalized, strategic legal counsel across the entire entertainment spectrum—from music and film to digital content and intellectual property.
Our firm handles everything from entertainment contract drafting and negotiation to copyright and trademark protection, ensuring that your rights, ideas, and earnings are secure. Whether you're an independent artist signing your first deal or a production company managing complex rights issues, we’re here to protect your interests at every step.
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Literary:
Screenplay and Book Option and Purchase Agreement Writer Employment Agreement (WGA and non-WGA) Writer Collaboration Agreement
Stage 1
Literary:
Screenplay and Book Option and Purchase Agreement Writer Employment Agreement (WGA and non-WGA) Writer Collaboration Agreement
Comprehensive Legal Review
Tailored Action Plan
Stage 1
Literary:
Screenplay and Book Option and Purchase Agreement Writer Employment Agreement (WGA and non-WGA) Writer Collaboration Agreement
Comprehensive Legal Review
Tailored Action Plan
Stage 1
Literary:
Screenplay and Book Option and Purchase Agreement Writer Employment Agreement (WGA and non-WGA) Writer Collaboration Agreement
Comprehensive Legal Review
Tailored Action Plan
Production
Production Services Agreement Producer/Executive Producer Agreement– Feature Film and TV Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out – D GA) Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director) Crew Deal Memo Editor Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Chain of Title Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Fair Use Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Coproduction Agreement Consultant Agreement Certificate of Engagement, Results and Proceeds Certificate of Authorship, Results and Proceeds Casting Director Employment Agreement Location Agreement Studio Rental Agreement Life Story Agreement/Release Video/Photo/Interview Release Extra Agreement Extra Release Crowd Release Film Clip/Photo License Assignment of Rights Agreements
Stage 2
Production
Production Services Agreement Producer/Executive Producer Agreement– Feature Film and TV Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out – D GA) Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director) Crew Deal Memo Editor Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Chain of Title Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Fair Use Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Coproduction Agreement Consultant Agreement Certificate of Engagement, Results and Proceeds Certificate of Authorship, Results and Proceeds Casting Director Employment Agreement Location Agreement Studio Rental Agreement Life Story Agreement/Release Video/Photo/Interview Release Extra Agreement Extra Release Crowd Release Film Clip/Photo License Assignment of Rights Agreements
From Draft to Deal
Direct Collaboration
Stage 2
Production
Production Services Agreement Producer/Executive Producer Agreement– Feature Film and TV Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out – D GA) Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director) Crew Deal Memo Editor Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Chain of Title Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Fair Use Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Coproduction Agreement Consultant Agreement Certificate of Engagement, Results and Proceeds Certificate of Authorship, Results and Proceeds Casting Director Employment Agreement Location Agreement Studio Rental Agreement Life Story Agreement/Release Video/Photo/Interview Release Extra Agreement Extra Release Crowd Release Film Clip/Photo License Assignment of Rights Agreements
From Draft to Deal
Direct Collaboration
Stage 2
Production
Production Services Agreement Producer/Executive Producer Agreement– Feature Film and TV Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out – D GA) Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director) Crew Deal Memo Editor Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Chain of Title Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Fair Use Analysis and Opinion of Counsel Letter Coproduction Agreement Consultant Agreement Certificate of Engagement, Results and Proceeds Certificate of Authorship, Results and Proceeds Casting Director Employment Agreement Location Agreement Studio Rental Agreement Life Story Agreement/Release Video/Photo/Interview Release Extra Agreement Extra Release Crowd Release Film Clip/Photo License Assignment of Rights Agreements
From Draft to Deal
Direct Collaboration
Actors
Actor Offer Letter Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor) Actor Employment Agreement )Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player) Extra Agreement Extra Release Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA) Minor Release Parental Consent Stunt Performer’s Agreement Television Performer Employment Agreement
Stage 3
Actors
Actor Offer Letter Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor) Actor Employment Agreement )Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player) Extra Agreement Extra Release Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA) Minor Release Parental Consent Stunt Performer’s Agreement Television Performer Employment Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Actors
Actor Offer Letter Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor) Actor Employment Agreement )Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player) Extra Agreement Extra Release Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA) Minor Release Parental Consent Stunt Performer’s Agreement Television Performer Employment Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Actors
Actor Offer Letter Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor) Actor Employment Agreement )Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player) Extra Agreement Extra Release Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA) Minor Release Parental Consent Stunt Performer’s Agreement Television Performer Employment Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Music
Composer Agreement TV Music Rights License Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Synchronization License TV Series Master Use License, Television Soundtrack Recording Agreement Record Recording Agreement
Stage 3
Music
Composer Agreement TV Music Rights License Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Synchronization License TV Series Master Use License, Television Soundtrack Recording Agreement Record Recording Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Music
Composer Agreement TV Music Rights License Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Synchronization License TV Series Master Use License, Television Soundtrack Recording Agreement Record Recording Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Music
Composer Agreement TV Music Rights License Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Synchronization License TV Series Master Use License, Television Soundtrack Recording Agreement Record Recording Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Financing
Finder Agreement Promissory Note Guarantee Agreement Bridge Loan Agreement and All Related Documents Tax Credit Loan and Security Agreement and All Related Documents
Stage 3
Financing
Finder Agreement Promissory Note Guarantee Agreement Bridge Loan Agreement and All Related Documents Tax Credit Loan and Security Agreement and All Related Documents
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Financing
Finder Agreement Promissory Note Guarantee Agreement Bridge Loan Agreement and All Related Documents Tax Credit Loan and Security Agreement and All Related Documents
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Financing
Finder Agreement Promissory Note Guarantee Agreement Bridge Loan Agreement and All Related Documents Tax Credit Loan and Security Agreement and All Related Documents
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Distribution and Exhibition
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly) International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly) Certificate of Origin Short Form Assignment Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even Net Profit Definition Television Distribution Agreement International TV Distribution Agreement Security Agreement Short Form Security Agreement Home Video Licensing Agreement Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement Website Content Provider Agreement Video on Demand Agreement Exhibition Agreement
Stage 3
Distribution and Exhibition
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly) International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly) Certificate of Origin Short Form Assignment Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even Net Profit Definition Television Distribution Agreement International TV Distribution Agreement Security Agreement Short Form Security Agreement Home Video Licensing Agreement Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement Website Content Provider Agreement Video on Demand Agreement Exhibition Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Distribution and Exhibition
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly) International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly) Certificate of Origin Short Form Assignment Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even Net Profit Definition Television Distribution Agreement International TV Distribution Agreement Security Agreement Short Form Security Agreement Home Video Licensing Agreement Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement Website Content Provider Agreement Video on Demand Agreement Exhibition Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Distribution and Exhibition
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly) International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly) Certificate of Origin Short Form Assignment Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even Net Profit Definition Television Distribution Agreement International TV Distribution Agreement Security Agreement Short Form Security Agreement Home Video Licensing Agreement Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement Website Content Provider Agreement Video on Demand Agreement Exhibition Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Merchandising
Merchandising Agreement Product Release Product Placement Agreement
Stage 3
Merchandising
Merchandising Agreement Product Release Product Placement Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Merchandising
Merchandising Agreement Product Release Product Placement Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Merchandising
Merchandising Agreement Product Release Product Placement Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Representation
Agent Representation Agreement Manager Representation Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Representation
Agent Representation Agreement Manager Representation Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Representation
Agent Representation Agreement Manager Representation Agreement
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Intellectual Property:
Copyrights Trademark Searches and Trademarks
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Intellectual Property:
Copyrights Trademark Searches and Trademarks
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Intellectual Property:
Copyrights Trademark Searches and Trademarks
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
General Business
Setting up LLCs and corporations in all jurisdictions Operating Agreement Partnership Agreement Corporate and LLC Resolution
Stage 3
General Business
Setting up LLCs and corporations in all jurisdictions Operating Agreement Partnership Agreement Corporate and LLC Resolution
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
General Business
Setting up LLCs and corporations in all jurisdictions Operating Agreement Partnership Agreement Corporate and LLC Resolution
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
General Business
Setting up LLCs and corporations in all jurisdictions Operating Agreement Partnership Agreement Corporate and LLC Resolution
Secure Document Delivery
Ongoing Legal Access
Stage 3
Estate Planning
Stage 3
Estate Planning
Stage 3
Estate Planning
Work With Rick
Each Project Deserves
Expert Legal Care.
Ready to move forward? Let’s protect your vision with tailored legal guidance built for the entertainment industry.
Work With Rick
Each Project Deserves
Expert Legal Care.
Ready to move forward? Let’s protect your vision with tailored legal guidance built for the entertainment industry.
Work With Rick
Each Project Deserves
Expert Legal Care.
Ready to move forward? Let’s protect your vision with tailored legal guidance built for the entertainment industry.
Work With Rick
Each Project, Our
Design is Great.
Ready to move forward? Let’s protect your vision with tailored legal guidance built for the entertainment industry.