lawyers get paid , if with a firm a set amount for hold retainer, if on their own they can make their own fees . producers that make it are ones with a skill and talent. Lawyers need schooling along with creative side. . Both will take a very creative person just to make a name for yourself in Hollywood. One lawyer had the hollywood bug so badly and he didn't see a way to get in the front door, well he got creative alright. HE is HUGE in Minnesota he deals with Dead famous people and making the estate money and money bags of money. Amazing what he has done.