Paul Menes Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Los Angeles

Paul Menes Bio
Paul I. Menes is an AV-rated entertainment and digital media transactional lawyer who provides “Creative Solutions for Creative People” - individuals and entities, from start-ups to award-winners, in the U.S. and internationally.Why Paul? He has a business mindset and solution-based approach, focusing on his clients’ overall, long-term objectives, not just their individual components.. He has experience on the business and creative sides, not just the legal side, of entertainment and media projects. This unique background gives Paul a deep empathy for his clients’ challenges, and how the delicate balance between the business and creative sides need to be accommodated for a deal/contract to be successful for the parties.. His contracts work. He learned from his many years as a media and IP litigator what can go wrong with contracts, and ways to prevent it. He’s never had a contract litigated that he wrote or extensively revised — except once. His client won.. He works closely alongside his clients, offering advice and strategizing with them. He's passionate about protecting them from the myriad issues that can derail their efforts. He helps creatives successfully navigate a fluid and increasingly complicated environment, and maximize their opportunities.. Paul represents many clients within the entertainment industry, including artists, writers, performers, entrepreneurs, and other creators. He also represents personal managers, agents, executives, and those involved in content production, licensing, distribution, and live events. His services span various media spaces, such as TV, music, film, radio/podcasts, and digital media.. Paul’s digital media clients include social media influencers (Paul’s become known as The Influencer Lawyer®), those in content, software and app creation in both online and mobile portals (for whom he vets and protects their content, and drafts their Terms of Use and Privacy Policies).. Paul also keeps his ear to the ground for new alliances and opportunities for his clients.