Composer--need LLC or overkill?

[Ihavezippers]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

Hi as a hobby i've started writing music for film/media and i want to protect my personal assets for any liabilities that could occur from such acts. I think i would be considered an agent as opposed to employee---if i remember law school still, i think this would protect me from any liabilities my employr may incur in these projects im involved in. And im not worried about contract disputes on my music. I am concerned w copyright suits for any music i may write. Or if im missing anything else, my real concern is not getting drawn into a lawsuit, and if i was, not jeopardizing my personal assets---frankly my real life is not worth losing.

So my question: would running my music/composing business thru an LLC protect my personal life/assets from these liabilities? Another question---am i being overly paranoid about this and the llc is overkill? I can just see a copyright owner w a law firm on retainer as a looming threat. Not that i plan on ripping off other people's music but u never knowWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Ihavezippers]

To supplement, i think forming an LLC is a good idea at some point if this really becomes something i do a lot. But i just started doing this and frankly the small income that may come out of it might not even cover all the LLC registration/licensing fees.

 

[LdiJ]

To supplement, i think forming an LLC is a good idea at some point if this really becomes something i do a lot. But i just started doing this and frankly the small income that may come out of it might not even cover all the LLC registration/licensing fees.

In my opinion its overkill at this point.

 

[tranquility]

If your actions cause a copyright violation, you will be sued. Saying you are an agent or employee of a company is not going to be a defense.