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Perspective

Oct. 28, 2010

Not Enough Cooks in the Kitchen? Building an Entertainer's Team of Advisors

It takes a team of business advisors to cook up a successful entertainment career. By Daniel J. Scott of Chadbourne & Parke.

By Daniel J. Scott

Recently, actor-comedian Dane Cook became the latest celebrity to see millions of dollars lost at the hands of a trusted advisor. Dane Cook's half brother and longtime business manager, Darryl McCauley, has reportedly pled guilty to stealing millions of dollars from the star. This unfortunate story highlights the difficulty celebrities and entertainers face in trying to manage their personal and professional lives. Namely, entertain...

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