Corey D. Silverstein is one of the most-cited adult-industry attorneys. Per his published practice (adultindustryattorney.com), the firm focuses on adult-entertainment-business legal services: 2257 compliance, performer contracts, corporate formation, content-licensing disputes, card-network compliance issues, and adult-industry intellectual property work. He maintains an active public presence at adult-industry trade publications and conferences (XBIZ, AVN coverage references him regularly).
What an adult-industry attorney actually does. Reviews and drafts your performer contracts so the consent and licensing language is defensible. Reviews your 2257 records process to make sure it survives an inspection. Advises on state-level age-verification compliance as new state laws pass. Handles the legal side of payment-processor disputes, card-network compliance actions, and DMCA-related litigation. Represents you if you receive a subpoena or inspection notice. Without industry-specialist counsel, every one of these is significantly harder.
What to expect on engagement. Premium rates — industry-specialist counsel charges accordingly. Initial consultation typically billable or scheduled-by-application. The relationship is long-term — you do not want to be hunting for counsel mid-crisis. Building the relationship before you need it is the practical advice every experienced operator gives newcomers.
Who it fits. Adult operators serious enough to invest in real legal infrastructure, paysite and tube operators with revenue worth protecting, performers facing complex contract or licensing disputes.
Bottom line. Default first-call adult-industry counsel in the U.S. market. See Lawrence Walters and the broader adult legal overview for the broader legal landscape.