The law office of Peter M. Rinato advises and counsels clients on a wide range of deals across the film and television industries. Our clients include production companies, studios, talent agencies, distributors, directors, creative talent, writers, composers, producers, actors, and managers.

Our firm can help with creating a film and television business entity. These entities include partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), joint ventures, etc. We have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing licensing and distribution agreements. Another key area of our practice is production agreements that outline the terms and conditions for creating, financing, and distributing content.

In addition to the services above, Peter is also well-versed in the film and television industry in regards to development and attachment agreements, option and purchase agreements, collaboration and co-production deals, equity and debt financing, and first-look deals.

Our firm represents both industry and talent side clients in the music business. We help clients navigate the entire life cycle of agreements, from creating and structuring full-service music companies, artist groups and licensing, production and publishing companies, to dissolving relationships when an entity has run its course. 

Our firm represents recording artists, record labels, songwriters, publishing companies, producers, mixers, engineers, composers and distributors.

Services include legal guidance with music licensing across all distribution channels, producer agreements, recording and publishing agreements, side artist agreements, merchandising/touring/appearance agreements, endorsements/sponsorships/advertising/promotional agreements, management and talent representation agreements, and more.

The law firm of Peter M. Rinato is uniquely positioned to address the complex and dynamic needs of our sports industry clientele. We have done transactions for a varied roster of those in the sports industry including athletes, sports teams, sports venues, sports leagues, sports associations, and equipment manufacturers.

Our firm has structured and finalized deals with some of the best known companies and organizations in sports. We regularly draft, negotiate, and review agreements regarding sponsorship and endorsement agreements, appearance agreements, venue naming rights, merchandising and licensing, content distribution, joint ventures, compliance and regulation, and talent representation.

Our firm has extensive experience in the legal aspects of the book publishing industry. We navigate a range of issues related to the creation, distribution, and sale of books with a focus on contract negotiation and drafting.

Services include book publishing agreements, ghost writer agreements, collaboration agreements, illustrator agreements, and licensing agreements.

The needs and goals of each individual in the entertainment and media space are unique, with multiple aspects to consider. The law office of Peter M. Rinato has a strong record of success providing solutions that maximize results for our clients.

We advise our talent clients—industry figures in television, film, music, publishing, live theater, and sports—on a wide range of opportunities, from film and television contracts to celebrity endorsement deals. Our team’s multifaceted approach delivers the insights, guidance, and resources essential for our clients’ success, ensuring they navigate their careers with expertise and strategic advantage.

Our firm works with social media influencers and brands across all digital platforms to help you navigate the legal side of your social media brand, allowing you to focus on the creative side. We have extensive expertise in negotiating social media sponsorship deals, branded content transactions, and paid media campaigns.

We advise our social media influencer clients on a wide range of matters including disclosures/FTC compliance, influencer agreements, products liability, platform advertising guidelines, state and federal laws governing promotions and giveaways, and global privacy laws. Our firm will help you navigate the intricacies of licensing agreements, brand partnerships, collaboration agreements, joint ventures, and sponsorship agreements.