ART & MUSEUM LAW

Do you need a lawyer who understands you?

Artists, collectors, and museums encounter a wide range of unique legal and ethical considerations.

Lehmann PLC has the expertise necessary to advise clients on all aspects of art and museum law. Walter Lehmann has over 25 years of professional experience representing content creators and arts-related cultural organizations of all kinds. He has a Masters in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and has taught art and museum law courses to undergraduate and graduate students at major American universities and law schools. He is the author of Museum Administration: Law and Practice, Second Edition (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022) and a co-author of Rights and Reproductions: The Handbook for Cultural Institutions, Second Edition (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018).

Lehmann PLC can provide legal advice on all aspects of art and museum law, including:

• Artist consignment and commission agreements
• Collections management (acquisitions, loans and deaccessioning)
• Intellectual and cultural property matters

I can draft, review, and negotiate agreements, policies, and procedures.

ENTERTAINMENT LAW

Do you need help developing and sharing your creative content?

Content creators must consider a variety of legal and business issues when producing and distributing their work.

Lehmann PLC has extensive experience in the legal and business aspects of content creation of all kinds. Walter Lehmann has provided legal counsel to hundreds of commercial and noncommercial independent feature film and documentary producers, production companies (cable, network, public broadcasting, and new media), talent, and service contractors. He has extensive experience advising on rights, licensing and clearance issues, and applying copyright fair use. He is a co-author of Rights and Reproductions: The Handbook for Cultural Institutions, Second Edition (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018).

Lehmann PLC provides a full range of content-related transactional legal services, including:

• Rights clearances and licensing
• Drafting and negotiating production and distribution agreements
• Providing legal advice regarding all aspects feature film and documentary production

I can assist with securing story rights and submitting screenplays and pitch proposals. I can also review completed content for Errors & Omissions insurance compliance and prepare title availability legal opinions.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Do you need to protect your intellectual property?

Businesses and organizations of all types create and use intellectual property every day.

Lehmann PLC has advised a wide variety of clients on the protection of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, and the rights of privacy and publicity. For over 25 years, Walter Lehmann has provided legal counsel to businesses and organizations on intellectual property matters, including:

• Copyright creation, registration, licensing, clearances, and fair use
• Trademark registration and maintenance
• Privacy and publicity rights

I can advise, draft and negotiate agreements, and prepare cease and desist demand letters.

VALUATION SERVICES

Do you need to know what it is worth?

Determining the value of fine and decorative art takes specialized knowledge and training.

Lehmann PLC now provides professional valuation and appraisal services for collectors and museums. Walter Lehmann has completed the Appraisers Association of America’s Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program (CASP) and is USPAP compliant through February 7, 2025. He has been accepted as a Candidate for Associate Membership in the Appraisers Association of America.

Lehmann PLC is able to research and interpret art market data to advise on matters concerning the valuation of personal property including fine and decorative arts. My services include:

• Valuation
• Appraisals
• Appraisal Review

I can prepare professional appraisal reports for insurance scheduling, insurance damage and loss, equitable distribution, and financial and estate planning.