Lawyers for Bands and Musicians, Actors, Singers & Dancers

Jill Bollwerk's connection to the entertainment community dates back several decades. She was a serious dancer and a frequent participant in community and high school theatre productions. Jill danced in the chorus line known as The Fox Tellerettes in the early 80s when the Fabulous Fox Theatre was resurrected. Her son, Jordan, is a trained vocalist who studies under the direction of one of the nations' most critically acclaimed vocal coaches, Sheila Dugan. He also studies acting and dance and has been performing for several summers in The Muny. He is currently a member of the Muny Teens Touring Troupe, and he one day hopes to perform on Broadway.

Jill's best-known connection to the music scene is her brother, John Pessoni.  John is a nationally-known drummer who played for years and toured the world with the band, The Urge. He also did a stint with the band Stir, and he currently spends his weekends as "Johnny Dirt" in the highly successful, tongue-in cheek rock band, Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys. John also performs with the Pink Floyd tribute band, El Monstero y Los Masked Avengers, and the Led Zeppelin tribute band, Celebration Day. John recently completed construction on his own recording studio, Sunshine Studios.

Dan Ryan also has a family connection to the St. Louis music scene.  His son, Joey, performs with the up-and-coming band, "The Final Fight."

Jill and Dan have become involved in entertainment law due to the needs of their family members.  They are now making themselves available to the entertainment community at large.  If you are a performer and need legal assistance, contact us at 314-315-8111, or email Jill at jsb@bollwerkryan.com.  We can help you with most of your legal needs related to your career.  And if your legal need is one we feel we cannot adequately meet, we will make sure to refer you to the best attorney possible.