What Film Biz Lawyers Charge

[MistressJennifer]

OK, hold on to your hat: only ONE film biz lawyer e-mailed me back, and THIS is what they charge:

To start out with, $2,500.00 a MONTH retainer, $500.00 and hour, and $200.00 to send a script to Johnny Depp's agent (who is notoriously difficult)

Golly... I guess I won't be hiring an attorney in the near future... I sort of figured it would be kind of expensive... I think I am doing fine by myself...

[TheDeathKnight]

Just hire the lawyer when you actually need to sign contracts, etc...

Make sure you don't get screwed by the studios.

But at this stage, of pitching your project, you don't need a lawyer yet...

[MistressJennifer]

Do you have a lawyer? How can ANYONE afford a lawyer? Well yes, I mean, I can't afford one, I was just sort of curious you know... But wow...

[Dark Z]

Heck, some lawyers "gots bills to pay"

I know of a lawyer in NYC ( that has a staff of about 10 people) who's office rent is $50,000........ a month.


As for me, I decided that it'd be cheaper to just go to law school myself.

[Wickedanima]

Just send it to Jonny Depp, FRANCE. ^-^

[MistressJennifer]

Just send it to Jonny Depp, FRANCE. ^-^

Oh I got his Paris agent's address.. Sent that script a LONG time ago. I even translated the cover letter into French!!!

Nothing has come back. No pass letters from Johnny's camp..

[MistressJennifer]

Heck, some lawyers "gots bills to pay"

I know of a lawyer in NYC ( that has a staff of about 10 people) who's office rent is $50,000........ a month.


As for me, I decided that it'd be cheaper to just go to law school myself.

The rent here in my office is $50,000.00 a month! You should SEE this place, I have a view of the Statue of Liberty.. I am in heaven.

[sheramil]

Heck, some lawyers "gots bills to pay"

yeah. cocaine doesn't grow on trees, you know.

actually... i think it does.

[TheQuietPlace]

yeah. cocaine doesn't grow on trees, you know.

actually... i think it does.

coca grows on a little bush like plant if I'm not mistaken

[MistressJennifer]

coca grows on a little bush like plant if I'm not mistaken

Yes, and they chew the leaves!!!! I wonder what that is like? H-m-m-mmm....

Have you ever watched those TV shows about the cocaine cartels in South America? It's SO dangerous there. They just kill everyone.... Cocaine wars...

[chaosfeary]

Damn lawyers!

[MistressJennifer]

Damn lawyers!

Hi Johnny! Did you know that they are shooting POTC II and III this summer?

[chaosfeary]

No but <3's for telling me!
I hope it doesn't take too long to get shown over here when it's released.

[MistressJennifer]

No but <3's for telling me!
I hope it doesn't take too long to get shown over here when it's released.

They will probably release II next year, and then III the year after, you know, like Lord of the Rings...

[Ellis]

Well, like lord of the rings, except these sequels are most likely going to blow.
I mean, sure theyll have JD in them, but they're just BLATANT moneymaker sequels.
Of course Ill see em in theatres, Im a fanboy :-P