Player Entertainment Law - Orlando, FL
Player Entertainment Law is a boutique entertainment and business law practice founded in 2000 by attorney Thomas Andrew Player, JD, MBA, advising recording artists, producers, authors, media companies, and entrepreneurs across Orlando and nationwide.
Premier Entertainment and Business Law Representation in Orlando
The entertainment and media sectors operate on rapid cycles, intricate intellectual property rights, and complex commercial agreements. Established in 2000 by attorney Thomas Andrew Player, JD, MBA, Player Entertainment Law provides elite transactional guidance and aggressive dispute resolution for creatives, production companies, and innovative businesses throughout Florida and across the nation. Located at 1 South Orange Avenue in the heart of downtown Orlando, the practice combines comprehensive legal analysis with profound commercial understanding of the creative arts and modern digital marketplace.
Attorney Tom Player brings a distinct perspective to entertainment advocacy: having performed as a professional bass guitarist for many years, he understands the artistic process and business realities of the music industry firsthand. Backed by both a law degree and an MBA from the University of Florida, alongside prestigious recognition as a Florida Legal Elite attorney and past Chairperson of The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law section, Tom Player delivers trusted counsel. When independent musicians, filmmakers, and digital influencers need to hire an entertainment lawyer or business attorney, Player Entertainment Law provides seasoned guidance to protect their creative investments.
Comprehensive Entertainment Law and Music Industry Services
From local up-and-coming talent to multi-platinum musicians, Grammy® winners, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the firm delivers tailored legal services across diverse entertainment sectors:
- Recording and Production Contracts: Structuring and negotiating artist recording deals, producer agreements, work-for-hire contracts, and royalty participation packages.
- Music Publishing and Licensing: Drafting synchronization licenses, master use agreements, co-publishing deals, and administration contracts.
- Artist Representation and Touring: Negotiating personal manager agreements, booking agency contracts, sponsorship endorsements, and live event tour stipulations.
- Film, Television, and Digital Media: Managing literary option acquisitions, screenwriting contracts, director agreements, talent releases, and digital streaming distribution.
Intellectual Property and Commercial Business Solutions
Safeguarding creative works and commercial identity is vital for long-term commercial prosperity. Functioning as dedicated copyright lawyers, trademark lawyers, and business formation lawyers, the practice provides robust counsel for emerging and established enterprises:
- Copyright Registration and Protection: Securing federal registrations for musical works, sound recordings, visual arts, and literary materials while actively pursuing infringement remedies.
- Trademark and Brand Development: Conducting trademark availability clearance searches, filing USPTO trademark applications, and protecting brand identities against unauthorized use.
- Business Formation and Governance: Advising entrepreneurs on forming limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships, and drafting operating agreements.
- Commercial Contracts and Transactions: Structuring vendor agreements, merchandising contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and independent contractor documents as experienced contract lawyers.
- Business Litigation and Appeals: Representing clients in breach of contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, and appellate proceedings in Florida state and federal courts as seasoned business litigation lawyers.
Strategic Legal Partnership for Creative Professionals
Creative endeavors demand unwavering loyalty, discretion, and strategic foresight. Whether you are launching a record label, negotiating a major streaming agreement, or looking to find a lawyer who genuinely understands intellectual property monetization, Player Entertainment Law is dedicated to advancing your artistic and business vision. Prospective clients can contact the Orlando office directly to schedule an in-depth legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, at the southeast corner of S Orange Avenue and E Central Boulevard.
Building Location
This is a historic five-story professional office building known as One South Orange. It is situated right in the center of downtown, near landmarks such as Chase Bank and Caffè Ritazza.
Parking Details
Ample visitor parking is available at the nearby Garland Ave Lot, as well as several other public surface and underground parking lots in the surrounding blocks.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 20, 36 (Downtown Orlando); nearest stop is at Church Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of One South Orange, use the building's elevator to reach the 5th floor, and proceed to Suite 502.