Legal Solutions for Festivals
Protecting Your Festival—Before, During, and After the Show
We understand the unique demands of the festival business, providing support for contracts, risk management, licensing, and more.
Our Approach
Nationally Recognized Experience, Client-Focused Results
At DUGGAN BERTSCH, we recognize that festivals and live events operate in a world of tight timelines, complex logistics, and high public visibility. Our team’s experience spans every facet of the festival business—from negotiating with artists and sponsors to navigating municipal regulations, managing risk, and resolving claims when the unexpected happens. We understand the importance of seamless operations, clear contracts, and proactive risk management in an environment where a single issue can impact thousands. By building multi-disciplinary teams around each client, we deliver timely, practical legal solutions that keep your event on track and your business protected—before, during, and after the show.
What We Offer:
Corporate Formation and Structure
Choose the right entity and structure for your festival business, including joint ventures and partnerships.
Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Review
Secure your interests with clear, enforceable agreements for talent, vendors, sponsors, production partners, and more.
Sponsorship
Structure and negotiate sponsorship agreements that maximize value and minimize risk for your event.
Licensing and Intellectual Property
Safeguard your festival’s brand, creative content, and merchandising with robust licensing and IP strategies.
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate the unique risks of live events, from crowd safety to weather contingencies and beyond.
Insurance Coverage and Analysis
Ensure your event is properly protected with tailored insurance solutions and expert coverage reviews.
Claims Management and Litigation
Rely on experienced litigators to efficiently handle claims and provide strong representation in disputes, including injury, property, and contract claims.
Governmental, Municipal, and Community Relations
Navigate permitting, zoning, compliance, and community engagement to keep your event in good standing with local authorities.
Strategic Consulting for Event Development
Legal guidance for launching new festivals, expanding to new markets, and developing innovative event concepts.
Investment Solicitation and Documentation
Attract and secure investment with compliant, well-documented fundraising strategies.
Tax Compliance
Navigate federal, state, and local tax obligations specific to festivals and live events.
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We offer a multi-disciplinary approach, leveraging our range and caliber of qualifications when it comes to best representing our private clients.