It never hurts to work with a lawyer, but if you don't want to pay hundreds of dollars an hour for general information there are other ways to get the info you need. I highly recommend talking with someone who produces their own content and knows the ins and outs of the business. I say save your money for a lawyer for when you have specific legal questions or technicalities that you need cleared up. Things like model contracts and 2257 docs are basic things that producers deal with everyday and I'm sure one would be more than willing to advise you on them.
BTW, anyone can read the US govt 2257 statute for themselves to find out exactly what is required.
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