Starving Artists is a registered trademark of the law firm SED Law, PLLC, founded by entertainment and music lawyer Silvino Edward Díaz, Esq.
We’ve been recognized by Billboard Magazine as a Top Music Attorney (2022), as well as SuperLawyers (2020-2026) and others.
Providing legal services and education for over 10 years, to clients in creative industries like music, media, arts, tech and others. We are lawyers for musicians, artists, businesses and organizations - providing strategic counsel, dealmaking, asset protection and litigation support.
We serve as independent Of Counsel for EPGD Business Law, a Miami-based business law firm, recognized by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers and Florida Trend as a legal industry leader, and by South Florida Business Journal as one of its largest law firms.
We are licensed to practice law in Florida, Puerto Rico, and various federal matters (ask us for more information).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Starving Artists is a registered trademark and service of the law firm SED Law, PLLC, founded by attorney Silvino E. Díaz, Esq. We also serve as independent Of Counsel for EPGD Business Law, a Miami-based full service business law firm, recognized by Chamber’s & Partners, Super Lawyers and Florida Trend as a legal industry leader.
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We are based in Miami, FL, with remote offices in San Juan, PR.
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We are licensed to practice law Florida, Puerto Rico, and various federal matters. We provide services to nationwide and global clients on applicable areas. Feel free to ask us.
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Our services include contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution and litigation, intellectual property and brand protection, rights administration and monetization, business structuring, asset protection, investor and shareholder agreements, regulatory compliance, licensing and strategic legal counsel.
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We have over 10 years of experience practicing law and serving clients.
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English and Spanish.
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We have several payment arrangements, depending on our clients’ needs. We offer (1) traditional “retainer” services, for cases that require hourly attention; (2) flat fee projects, for standalone matters; (3) monthly subscription plans, for ongoing care; (4) and royalty-based commissions for music and IP rights administration.
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We work with clients at all stages of their careers or businesses — from early-stage creators and founders to award-winning artists and brands.
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We offer consultations to discuss your legal matters, identify key issues, provide you with specific insights, and determine what services you may need. All consultations are paid video calls, protected by confidentiality.
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We provide educational courses, workshops and seminars on topics such as: sales, negotiation, personal finances, and other related business topics. These are offered strictly for educational purposes and do not constitute legal, financial or other advice. We do not provide other non-legal professional services such as: accounting, bookkeeping, financial advisory, wealth planning, public relations, artist management, business management, booking agency, banking and others.
Registered trademark of the law firm SED Law, PLLC
Lawyers for artists, entertainers, and creative businesses.
Serving clients in Miami, Florida, Puerto Rico, and nationwide for select matters.