You focus on your business. I'll help you make that happen.

I am a trusted advisor for clients, leveraging three decades of experience, a keen legal eye and an inter-disciplinary understanding of best business practices to provide efficient, responsive and knowledgeable guidance.

 

Martell Media House provides business and legal affairs services to clients across the entertainment, media and technology spectrum.

With deep experience guiding creators and innovators through the complex world of business, my mission is helping you take your vision from conception to reality, and advocating for you at every step.

When you need expert and efficient representation, insight into the road ahead, or just real world advice delivered over a cup of coffee, I'm here for you.

 

Jim Henson followed the rule: "Only hire attorneys who can hang out in the basement with the puppeteers."

 
 

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Industry Expertise

I have provided production, business, and legal support for thousands of hours of live action and animated episodic programs and hundreds of feature films.

For Business Owners

Think Big Picture

Utilizing my decades of experience in media and technology, address your immediate needs and prepare for the long term. From one-off projects to ongoing general counsel representation, scale as you go.

 

For Creatives

Clarify and Negotiate

Enter into agreements with confidence knowing your rights and creations are secure. Build your brand and your business on a firm foundation.

 
 

About my career

Michele Martell

EDUCATION: B.A., History, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, J.D., UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, CA

BAR MEMBERSHIP: Texas, California.

COMMUNITY: Co-Chair, IAPP Austin KnowledgeNet; Programming Chair, Women In Toys, Licensing & Entertainment; Chair, Entertainment & Sports Law Austin Bar Association; Advisory Board, Women In Film/TV Austin. 

  • Liz Deering

    IMPACT HAVEN

    I appreciate how frank and direct Michele is, she has a way of breaking down complex legal questions into very concise clear options. She is a fount of knowledge and creative strategy and ideas. Michele has always gone above and beyond to support me, my business, and the founders we served.

  • Charlotte Buchanan-Yale

    DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY

    Michele is thorough, engaged and we are never disappointed. We love working as an ensemble cast and to have an attorney that is consistent, great to work with and knows your mission is valuable. Working with Michele brings out questions we might have missed and she delivers beyond our expectations.

  • Joshua Katz

    ABOVE/BELOW AGENCY

    Michele is one of the smartest, most incisive and hard-working executives I know. In a business that makes BS a high art, Michele is refreshingly direct and honest. She is positive, solution-oriented and down to earth. I look forward to working with her again!

  • Bill West

    REDBOX GAMES, CODEMASTERS

    Michele is a strong person with a vast skill set. She tackles every problem and finds solutions that others will miss. Driven and hard working, she knows how to get the job done.

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