Helping artists tell their stories, their way.
Donaldson Callif Perez is a law firm that represents independent producers and production companies of film, television, and web-based content. We are focused not only on development, production, distribution and financing-related legal services, but are renowned for clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use, trademark and personal rights. With over 100 years of collective experience as entertainment attorneys, DCP has become a leader in the world of rights clearances and in independent production.
“I don’t know where I’d be without Donaldson Callif Perez — probably sitting on a barstool somewhere, handing out copies of my demo reel.”
— Adam Saunders, Founder, Footprint Features
Recent News
- Our clients’ soon-to-be-released works can be seen below!Upcoming releases include Sylvestor Stallone biopic SLY and Matthew Heineman’s AMERICAN SYMPHONY. Check out the full list below! Full story
- Dale Nelson Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” ListThe firm is pleased to announce that Dale Nelson was recently recognized among the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” for 2025. The annual issue highlights… Full story
- Chris Perez to Speak on Panel at SERMA’s Annual Sports & Entertainment Risk ConferenceChris Perez is slated to speak as a panelist at the Sports & Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA)’s “SERMAnar III: The Sports & Entertainment Risk Conference,” scheduled to take place… Full story