🎶 Music Lawyers

Representing and advising talent, companies and organizations all across the industry:

  • Artists, Producers, Songwriters

  • Labels

  • Publishers

  • Distributors

  • Collection Societies

  • Rights Funds

  • Private Equity

  • Music Tech

    (Florida, Puerto Rico and nationwide for select matters)

  • Experienced in all kinds of music contracts. We assist in drafting, negotiation, dealmaking and compliance; helping you win at the bargaining table in agreements including:

    • Management

    • Producer

    • Booking

    • Publishing

    • Record Label

    • Distribution

    • Administration

  • Helping you get every dollar you are owed from your music royalties. From publishing, masters, synchronization, neighboring rights and others.

    Working with royalty collection societies and entities, domestic and international, such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange, The MLC, SongTrust and many others.

    Handling:

    • Song and title registration

    • Metadata and data entry

    • Copyright certificates

    • Split Sheets

    • Recording agreements

    • Works for hire

    • Letters of direction

    • Disputes and reconciliation

  • Advising companies, agencies, brands, producers, and institutions on securing the music licenses required for lawful commercial use. Services include:

    • Music licensing audits,

    • Synchronization (sync) licensing for film, television, and digital media,

    • Master use licenses,

    • Public performance rights,

    • Broadcast licensing,

    • Sample clearances.

    Assisting clients in:

    • Identifying required rights,

    • Requesting permissions from rights holders and collective management organizations,

    • Ensuring compliance when using music in advertising campaigns, audiovisual productions, live events, streaming platforms, and other commercial settings.

  • If you are selling, helping you maximize the value of your music catalog. If your are buying, making sure that you get fair value and proper rights.

    Assisting in and handling:

    • Letters of Intent

    • Due Diligence

    • Valuation and Multiples

    • Royalty Inventory and Audits

    • Dispute Resolution and Litigation

    • Registration of Works

    • Chain of Title

    • Name Image and Likeness

    • Releases and Waivers

    • Closing and Compliance

  • Helping you get out of bad deals*. We specialize in termination of music industry agreements, and recovery of artist accounts (Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, others).

    • Review agreements and documents;

    • Prepare demand letters,

    • Negotiate settlements,

    • Get releases and waivers;

    • Pursue legal actions - injunction, breach of contract, collection and others.

    *Every matter is unique, success is subject to case-by-case assessment.

  • Management, marketing, labels, publishers, distributors, rights funds, financing, academies, non-profits, collection societies and others.

    Helping you with:

    • Organization and Management

    • Entity Structuring and Capitalization

    • IP Portfolio Management and Licensing

    • Monetization Support (YouTube, TikTok, others)

    • Contracting and Employment

    • Regulatory Compliance

    • Commercial Permits and Licenses

    • Dispute Resolution and Litigation

  • Advising artists, talent, and business owners on protecting and structuring their assets for long-term stability and transition. Services include:

    • trust structures,

    • wills,

    • powers of attorney,

    • POD designations,

    • succession planning

    Counseling with entity structures, foundations, and nonprofit organizations designed to preserve wealth, support philanthropic initiatives, and improve long-term tax efficiency and retirement planning.

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Entertainment and music lawyer Silvino Edward Diaz wins Top Music Lawyer by Billboard Magazine

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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