National Entertainment Law Corporation is a specialized law firm dedicated exclusively to the entertainment industry, focusing on below-the-line legal representation for the unsung heroes of production. The firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge and commitment to protecting the businesses that form the backbone of film, television, and media projects, from equipment rental houses to craft services providers.
With a practice built on experience, relationships, and results, NELC offers a proactive approach centered on risk management, cost controls, and loss prevention. The firm is trusted by vendors and service companies that work with all major studios and streaming platforms, providing strategic counsel to minimize liability and economic loss through meticulous contract work and robust dispute resolution capabilities.
Services Offered
- Entertainment and media contract preparation and negotiation
- Below-the-line vendor representation
- Business and commercial litigation
- Breach of contract actions
- Partnership and joint venture disputes
- Unfair competition defense
- Unlawful/deceptive business practice defense
- Business tort defense
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Insurance bad faith litigation
- Insurance consulting
- Corporate transactions
- Business organization and entity formation
- Contract negotiation
- Corporate document drafting
- Real estate services for entertainment
- Commercial lease drafting and negotiation
- Short-term stage rental agreements
- Individual client consulting
- Contract reviews
- Dispute resolution
- Risk management
Founded in 2021, the firm has quickly earned recognition, with principal Joseph Hong selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times. NELC serves clients across the entertainment sector and is actively involved in industry events such as the Cine Gear Expo, reflecting its embedded role and commitment to the community it represents.
