Todd Shuster, Entertainment Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and IP
Boston, MA
Practicing entertainment in Boston since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
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Todd Shuster is an attorney based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP. Todd has over 35 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 35 years
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- Entertainment · IP
- Handles Entertainment and IP matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Todd Shuster: Todd Shuster is an attorney based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP. Todd has over 35 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Todd takes on
Todd concentrates on entertainment and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Todd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Todd takes entertainment matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Todd takes ip matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Todd Shuster — entertainment lawyer in Boston
Todd Shuster is an attorney based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP. Todd has over 35 years of legal experience.
Todd Shuster is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment, publishing. Todd received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years. Todd practices in Boston, MA.
Todd's approach to entertainment cases
Todd Shuster is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment, publishing. Todd received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years. Todd practices in Boston, MA.
The kind of cases Todd takes
Todd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and ip matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Northeastern University School of Law
J.D. · 1990
Yale University
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Todd's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
1991 · ACTIVE
Todd studied at J.D. in Northeastern University School of Law and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Todd completed J.D. in Northeastern University School of Law and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Todd runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Todd Shuster's office in Boston
Todd's primary office is at Converted with no street, Boston, MA, 02630. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Todd Shuster — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Todd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Todd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Todd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Todd
Todd discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Todd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Todd's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Todd Shuster
How much does it cost to hire Todd for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Todd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Todd offer a free consultation?
Todd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Todd's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Todd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Todd take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Todd is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Todd will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Todd?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Todd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Todd accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Todd's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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