[clarkevans]

Why assume the worst? Wouldn't it be a bit easier to just find the relevant group and ask them how they'd like to resolve it? If they want to be jerks, sure, lawyer up. However, it might be a very simple conversation with a much more positive outcome.

[scott_s]

The difficulty if you don't "lawyer up" is that then you are a non-lawyer talking to lawyers - because the people on Disney's side who you would talk to would be lawyers. That is not in your favor.

If you need to talk about the law, then you want a lawyer.

[MichaelApproved]

You need a professional to make sure you get everything that you're entitled to and someone who knows how to negotiate so she gets the most appropriate terms.

For example, if she does this on her own, she might be well compensated but also unknowingly give up her copyrights in te deal. A good lawyer will be her advocate and make sure she understands everything she is about sign.

[tibbon]

I agree that assuming the worst isn't the best idea- but I have to wonder how Disney's legal would react in the reverse situation? Would they assume the worst?

[chris_wot]

Disney would immediately lawyer up if the shoe was on the other foot. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Disney can't have it both ways!

[mistercow]

A company like Disney doesn't really ever lawyer up, because that would imply that they are ever lawyered down. I have to agree with scott_s on this. You're in a bad enough situation pitting the lawyer you can afford against Disney's team. If you try and face them by yourself, you're going to get screwed.

[mayneack]

Because by this time they have already seen this and are lawyered up.

[PAULHANNA84]

They're always lawyered up because they have lawyers on payroll.

[cardine]

They are always lawyered up.