Law Offices of Al Staehely Jr.

Based in Houston, Texas, Al Staehely is a seasoned entertainment attorney with an extensive focus on the music and film sectors since 1979. His diverse clientele includes artists, record labels, music publishers, and distribution firms. Staehely navigates a wide array of legal issues involving recording contracts, publishing agreements—both domestically and internationally—and licensing arrangements. He has represented numerous film production entities and facilitated options for life rights as well as secured music clearances for critically acclaimed films like the Oscar-nominated documentary For All Mankind. Additionally, he provides expert legal guidance in litigation matters encompassing all facets of the entertainment industry. Beyond his practice, Staehely shares his expertise by teaching courses on music publishing and business law at St. Thomas University in Houston while also serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center where he instructs students in Entertainment Law. Every year he actively participates in MIDEM—the prestigious global convention for professionals within the music industry held annually in Cannes, France.