💻 🎥 🎪 Lawyers for Creators , Agencies & Events

Representing and advising talent and companies across the media landscape; from social media, podcasting, video, digital, streaming, gaming, events and others.

  • Content Creators

  • Podcasts

  • YouTube Channels

  • Multi Channel Networks

  • Event Promoters & Producers

  • Video Production Companies

  • Digital & Marketing Agencies

  • Video Game Development Studios

(Florida, Puerto Rico and nationwide for select matters)

  • Drafting and negotiating contracts that define creator and agency relationships, including:

    • Talent agreements

    • Collaboration deals

    • Brand partnerships

    • Influencer campaigns

    • Production agreements

    • Management and representation

    • Ticketing and sales

    • Sponsorships and endorsements

  • Assisting creators and companies protect, license, and manage their intellectual property across platforms and territories.

    This includes:

    • Copyright and Trademark registration,

    • Licensing and assignment

    • Rights clearances

    • Portfolio management and enforcement

  • Advising on the legal and regulatory issues that affect physical and digital media businesses, including events, festivals, advertising and marketing activations.

    Helping clients mitigate risk while operating confidently, including:

    • Permits and Licenses - special event, sales tax, promoter, merchant registry, health and safety, security, food and beverage, broadcast, intellectual property.

    • Insurance - general, liability, E/O, cyber, worker’s, business interruption, others.

  • Structure and negotiating of monetization arrangements, including:

    • Sponsorships

    • Brand integrations

    • Licensing deals

    • Revenue-sharing

    • Distribution agreements

  • Advocating for clients in resolving disputes efficiently and decisively. This includes:

    • Demand Letters

    • Breach of Contract

    • Collection

    • IP infringement

    • Takedowns

    • Mediation, arbitration and lawsuits

CREATOR CLIENT WINS

  • Premios Rolling Stone en Español, confío en Silvino Edward Díaz de Starving Artists como abogado.

    International Live TV Award Shows

    Official legal sponsor and lead counsel for Premios Rolling Stone en Español (2023), securing engagements with A-List talent, major network TV broadcasting (Warner Media), venue agreement (LiveNation), and global licensing rights.

  • Youtube channel and distributors trust entertainment and media lawyer Silvino Edward Diaz and Starving Artists for legal and business matters

    YouTube Channel Litigation

    Defended international music distribution client in six-figure lawsuit against offshore plaintiff, in action involving multi channel network rights (2025).

  • video game developer trusts entertainment lawyer Silvino Edward Diaz for business deals

    Video Game Development Studios

    Counsel for video game development studio, specializing in Roblox and other platforms. Oversaw joint venture with major YouTube channel network with over 17 million subscribers and 6.3 billion views.

  • Buena Vibra Group, Agency of the Year trusts Silvino Edward Diaz and Starving artists and business lawyers.

    Award-Winning Agencies

    General counsel for media agency Buena Vibra Group (Puerto Rico), recognized by Latin Music Month as Agency of the Year (2025).

  • Leandro Antonetti of Portugal Football club trusts Silvino Edward Diaz and Starving Artists as lawyer for brand deals.

    Global Athlete Endorsements

    Negotiated major brand endorsement deal for Puerto Rican soccer star Leandro Antonetti (Estrela da Amadora, POR), with global financial services company Visa, Inc (2025).

  • entertainment and media lawyer Silvino Edward Diaz and Starving Artists handles trademark legal matters involving TV studios

    Trademark Infringement - Media

    Represented media client in trademark dispute with historic children’s production studio, securing favorable resolution.

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Creator’s Blog

  • How Content Creators Can Generate Multiple Streams of Income

    For content creators and streamers, social media is just the starting point. Once you’ve built an audience, the opportunities to monetize your work extend far beyond likes and views. By leveraging platforms strategically, creators can expand their reach, collaborate with brands, and diversify their revenue streams—turning their passion into a sustainable career.

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Contact Us

For general inquiries, speaking and media requests, please reach out using the form below.

Legal advice is provided through our scheduled, paid consultations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • We are based in Miami, FL, with remote offices in San Juan, PR.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We have over 10 years of experience practicing law and serving clients.

  • English and Spanish.

  • 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.

  • We work with clients at all stages of their careers or businesses — from early-stage creators and founders to award-winning artists and brands.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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