Mota Law Firm
We are a multi-disciplinary Toronto Law Firm dedicated to providing exceptional service to all our clients.
Whether you are an individual or business, we can help you with your Entertainment, Corporate, Criminal, and Litigation needs. Not only are we legal professionals, but we are a team of creative entrepreneurs with over 20 years of combined experience in the business of show business, as well as legal advocacy.
Phillip Mota
Phillip Mota is a seasoned Trial Lawyer who has earned a reputation for delivering outstanding results for his clients. With hundreds of successful cases under his belt, Phillip has the experience and expertise to take on even the most complex legal challenges.
But Phillip isn't just a lawyer, he's also a creative entrepreneur, and it's this unique combination of skills and passions that sets him apart from the rest. He's deeply committed to helping his clients, and understands that building trust and respect is key to achieving success.
Phillip values honesty, loyalty, and respect above all else, and has built his practice on these principles. When you work with Phillip and his team, you can be confident that they will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Areas of practice
Mota Law Firm helps their clients succeed in the following areas:
Arts, Events, & Entertainment Law
- Business management services
- Talent management and agency services
- Film, Music, Fine Arts, Fashion, etc. production, collaboration, employment, and independent contractor / “work made for hire” agreements
- Film and Music chain of title documents
- Licensing, distribution, and other publishing agreements
- Film distribution errors and omissions
- Artist development / business coaching
- Liability protection (waivers and policy creation)
- Copyright and Trademarks
- Film permits
- Event Service Agreements (i.e. catering, videography,
- Brand and intellectual property Protection and anti-counterfeiting
- ACTRA/IATSE/CAEA/CFM union or labour relations dispute resolution
- Sports & Dance, Personal injury waiver documents
- Model / Performer Release and Indemnity Agreements
Civil Litigation
- Tort claims (negligence, defamation, personal injury, etc.)
- Contract disputes
- Commercial disputes
- Labour and Employment issues
- Copyright and Trademark infringement
- Cease and desist, and demand letters
- Human Rights disputes
Corporate Law
- Articles of incorporation and by-laws
- Shareholder disputes
- Director resolutions
- Employment contracts
- Contractor agreements
- Liability protection (waivers and policy creation)
- Cease and desist letters
- Oppression remedies
Criminal Defence
- Impaired Driving
- 80mg Over
- Refuse Breath Sample
- Drug/Trafficking Offences
- Mischief
- Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Fraud