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Howard ButlerEntertainment attorney Howard G. Butler of the Butler Law Group continues to serve as corporate counsel for top Hollywood film and television actors, film production companies, talent agencies and others in the industry. Representative clients include John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Constellation Productions Inc., JTPfilms, William Morris Agency (Fla. Counsel) and others. Mr. Butler and the firm have again been selected for inclusion by Best Lawyers In America (2010) and Florida SuperLawyers in the field of Entertainment Law.  Creating opportunity through relationships, we identify and negotiate legal strategies that enhance our clients’ position. We routinely handle movie/television deals, celebrity endorsements, celebrity personal appearances deals, royalties, and other professional matters. Additionally, our entertainment law firm performs due diligence necessary to obtain permits, indemnification agreements, and authorization orders from state and local authorities for studios interested in filming a movie in Florida. Working closely with municipalities, our entertainment law attorneys prevent problems before they arise, creating cost-effective legal solutions for our clients. Mr. Butler has been an executive producer on multiple feature films.

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We represent clients throughout Florida, the US and worldwide.

Our entertainment law firm has the experience and knowledge necessary to protect our clients’ interests through all stages from concept development, pre-production, distribution and beyond. Mr. Butler is an "AV" rated, nationally board certified civil attorney who has repeatedly been listed in "Best Lawyers In America" and recognized as a Florida "SuperLawyer. For more information regarding our practice, contact Florida entertainment lawyers at the Butler Law Group today.

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Our attorneys advise, counsel, and represent actors and movie studios in the following legal matters:

  • contract negotiations
  • intellectual property
  • book deals
  • celebrity personal appearances
  • product endorsement deals
  • filming permits
  • indemnification issues
  • compliance with state and local ordinances
  • business strategies
  • film project financing

Cost-Effective, Production Consultants

Recognizing the importance of avoiding production delays and additional costs, our lawyers work closely with state and local officials in order to ensure all necessary permits and legal requirements are in order before filming begins. Coordinating discussions and negotiations with local municipalities, our entertainment law attorneys relieve clients of the added extra burden of having to divert time and resources to legal matters our attorneys can resolve quickly and efficiently.

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Opportunity always brings a certain amount of risk. At the Butler Law Group, our attorneys review and negotiate contract terms and conditions in any agreement entered into by our clients so as to manage such risk. When financial matters are involved, we work with top tax experts, accountants and financial estate planning personnel in order to ensure our clients are not exposed to unknown financial.

And, in order to protect the name, reputation, and intellectual property of our clients, our entertainment law firm aggressively protects our client's interests. Where necessary, we initiate legal proceedings on their behalf.

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Consultative, Accessible, Client-Focused Representation

We are positioned to adapt our resources to the needs of our clients and their projects. Acting as your legal counsel, we assist in developing strategic legal solutions in response to emerging issues or concerns before they create complications, delays, and difficulties.

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We have in-depth experience and knowledge of the entertainment industry in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. Put our knowledge to work for you. For more information regarding our entertainment law firm, contact Florida entertainment law attorneys at the Butler Law Group.

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1506 Prudential Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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