What sort of legal advice do I need? - GoFuckYourself.com

Shrikey · 01-08-2015, 04:16 PM

Hey everybody. I'm an aspiring producer / webmaster... Like really far off getting started. I've read up on the legal implications and requirements, but there's not enough information online (at least for a novice with a day job like me) for me to really know I'm not about to get sued/imprisoned.

My question is, how do I find a lawyer who knows the industry, and which sort of lawyer do I need? Sounds like I need someone to help with incorporation, with 2257 and model release forms, and with my state's laws on production. Can that be one lawyer? Do I just phone them up? I'd have thought there'd be a directory!

Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Shrikey · 01-18-2015, 11:18 AM

Any advice, or pointers in the right direction where I should look for advice?

iamBoogieman · 01-18-2015, 04:23 PM

Bump.

Shy-Girls · 01-18-2015, 05:26 PM

I apparently can't post url's since I haven't posted enough but if you want to send me a message I have a few resources for you. or e-mail me at support at shy-girls.com

JesseQuinn · 01-19-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrikey

Any advice, or pointers in the right direction where I should look for advice?

if I were you I'd go straight to the source and book a consultation with a lawyer. while there are a ton of experiences producers here, the issue in searching for legal advice on a forum is that a webmaster/producer doing the exact same work you plan to do may have a different set of rules by which to abide, simply because rules and strictures vary by jurisdiction.

if you do a quick internet search you'll find a ton of listings for lawyers who operate within the adult arena, alternatively you could contact your state's bar association for a referral: Lawyer Referral Directory - ABA (since you mentioned 'state' in your OP I'm assuming you're in the US)

Shrikey · 01-19-2015, 05:38 PM

Thanks, that helped! My searches were finding entirely the wrong types of lawyers.

fappingJack · 02-01-2015, 07:07 AM

pumping up

rabbitsusa · 02-08-2015, 04:12 PM

After much searching online, I found a handful of lawyers that specialize in adult websites and 2257. They usually offer a 3 hour consultation package where they teach you everything you need to know and in some cases also include all the necessary contracts. I found three of them in Los Angeles, and one in Florida. The prices vary from $1,000 with all contracts included to $1,800 with no contracts included.

videosc · 02-13-2015, 06:45 PM

rabbitsusa, why not post the names of the lawyers you found? You might help out others who are searching for this kind of info.

01-08-2015, 04:16 PM	#1
Shrikey Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	What sort of legal advice do I need? Hey everybody. I'm an aspiring producer / webmaster... Like really far off getting started. I've read up on the legal implications and requirements, but there's not enough information online (at least for a novice with a day job like me) for me to really know I'm not about to get sued/imprisoned. My question is, how do I find a lawyer who knows the industry, and which sort of lawyer do I need? Sounds like I need someone to help with incorporation, with 2257 and model release forms, and with my state's laws on production. Can that be one lawyer? Do I just phone them up? I'd have thought there'd be a directory! Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

01-18-2015, 05:26 PM	#4
Shy-Girls Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 14	I apparently can't post url's since I haven't posted enough but if you want to send me a message I have a few resources for you. or e-mail me at support at shy-girls.com __________________ ShyGuy Webmaster Shy-Girls.com

01-18-2015, 11:18 AM	#2
Shrikey Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	Any advice, or pointers in the right direction where I should look for advice?

01-18-2015, 04:23 PM	#3
iamBoogieman So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Somewhere out there. :) Posts: 1,329	Bump.

01-19-2015, 05:38 PM	#6
Shrikey Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	Thanks, that helped! My searches were finding entirely the wrong types of lawyers.

02-01-2015, 07:07 AM	#7
fappingJack So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: somewhere down the road Posts: 2,172	pumping up

02-08-2015, 04:12 PM	#8
rabbitsusa Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 7	After much searching online, I found a handful of lawyers that specialize in adult websites and 2257. They usually offer a 3 hour consultation package where they teach you everything you need to know and in some cases also include all the necessary contracts. I found three of them in Los Angeles, and one in Florida. The prices vary from $1,000 with all contracts included to $1,800 with no contracts included.

02-13-2015, 06:45 PM	#9
videosc Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 375	rabbitsusa, why not post the names of the lawyers you found? You might help out others who are searching for this kind of info.