Entertainment
Representation for clients working in the creative arts, including filmmakers,
musicians, actors, writers, producers and directors as well as companies seeking representation for contract
negotiations, business development, registration and protection of intellectual property rights and the resolution of
entertainment related matters and business disputes.
Producer's Rep for independent films. I will act as the liason between your company and
sales agents and distributors to help you find the right deal for your film.
Business
Formation of your business as a partnership, corporation or limited liability
company. Negotiations and contracts for small businesses of all types.
Internet Law and Domain Name Disputes
Domain name protection, including infringement of trademarks, "cybersquatting,"
domain name hijacking and other issues involving your presence on the Internet.
Mediation and Arbitration
I am available to mediate disputes of all types between parties seeking to resolve their dispute at any stage
prior to trial. I also represent parties participating in mediations and arbitrations.
Typical matters involve contract disputes, business disputes, partnership disputes, landlord-tenant issues,
real estate contracts (buyer-seller or agent-principal), intellectual property rights issues and employment issues, such as
discrimination and wrongful termination.
Litigation
Representation for clients pursuing or defending civil actions in either California state or United States District
courts.
Appeals of civil decisions to both the California Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The information on this web site is for advertising and general information purposes only. This information
is not intended to be legal advice and no warranties are made as to the accuracy of the information presented, the current
state of the law on any particular subject discussed on the site or whether the information presented here is applicable in
any way to your particular situation.
Nothing herein is intended to nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. If you have a particular
issue you wish to discuss with an attorney, I recommend you contact the firm for specific questions.
Thomas L. Difloure is licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts in the state of California
only.
