FAQs

1. How can I get assistance from TALA ?
   In order to receive assistance from TALA you must be a member. Once you are a member, we will look at the circumstances of your case and determine whether it can be handled by one of TALA's staff attorneys or pro bono volunteers.  If we cannot assist you, we will do our best to refer you to an attorney who may be able to help.

2. Are there any reasons TALA may not be able to assist me?
   While TALA does its best to help as many clients as possible, TALA reserves the right to reject a client's application for assistance for a variety of reasons, including:

• The matter requires litigation.  TALA does not handle litigation.  TALA does, however, provide mediation services, which is a possible alternative to litigation.
• The matter may require too much time to be resolved on a volunteer basis.
• Unavailability of volunteer qualified to handle a particular request.
• You may not meet our income guidelines.

3. What kind of cases does TALA handle?
   TALA assists with legal issues pertaining to individual artists: contracts, copyright, licensing agreements, art-related insurance, landlord/tenant (pertaining to studio space). TALA does not assist business entities such as record labels or production companies.
   TALA also assists with legal issues for arts nonprofit organizations: board issues, contracts, leasing agreements, etc. TALA does not handle: family, criminal, business associations or litigation.
   
   

   If you aren’t sure if TALA handles your type of case, just give us a call! We’ll do our best to help!

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