C 1st - Entertainment Attorneys

Attorneys in the Music Industry Specialize in Intellectual Property Rights
Given the unique nature of the entertainment industry, most specifically the music industry, contracts between recording artists and entertainment companies often use complex terms and conditions that tend to favor the company over the artist. From the company's perspective, there are good reasons for this, but artists often leave contract negotiations feeling cheated.

Attorneys From Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among Nation's Best in Chambers USA 2010
Highly regarded attorneys from firm, as well as firm's Labor & Employment Practice, honored in independent guide to leading American attorneys and law firms

Ohrn Records Releases New Contemporary Retro Rock Single
New York entertainment lawyer Lisa Beth Older, Esq. announces that OHRN has released the single "My Love My Dream My Everything". Now playing on Jango radio. It is now available for digital downloads on iTunes, Napster, eMusic and Amazon MP3, and other digital music sites. New York Entertainment Lawyer Lisa Beth Older advises DJ’s and Radio Stations to definitely keep their ears open for this one. If you’re into artists like Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac and Alicia Keys you’ll be refreshingly and pleasantly surprised.

Clayborne E Chavers Joins Suburban Maryland Law Firm
Clayborne E. Chavers, Sr., a nationally known civil rights attorney, has joined the Maryland law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA.

Industry Luminaries Launch Entertainment Mediation Institute (EMI), to Bypass Costly Litigation and Resolve Conflicts Cost Effectively, Quickly and Co
Leaders from every segment of the entertainment industry have joined forces to create the Entertainment Mediation Institute, LLC (EMI), the first-ever organization dedicated exclusively to resolving disputes among parties in the entertainment industry, including the motion picture, television, cable, music, sports, legitimate stage, literary and other sectors.

Can The New California Anti-Paparazzi Law Stop The Stalkerazzi?
What will it take stop aggressive paparazzi “stalkerazzi” from blatantly breaking the law to get a perfect shot? According to Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez, now is the time for California paparazzi to seriously consider their tactics. On January 1, 2010, amendments to the California Paparazzi law went into effect, exposing paparazzi and their clients to huge damages, loss of profits and fines as high as $50,000.

J.J. Sherman Speaks About Commercial Real Estate Workouts at the Integra 8th Annual Real Estate Conference
Commercial real estate attorney J.J. Sherman of Law Offices of J.J. Sherman, P.C. (), will speak about commercial real estate workouts as part of the Troubled Assets (Workout) panel at the Integra 8th Annual Real Estate Conference organized by Integra Realty Resources – Kansas City on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Kansas City Convention Center – Grand Ballroom, Kansas City, Missouri.

The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel Names Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp as Law Firm of the Year
Leading trade association for general counsel and business affairs attorneys recognizes MS&K for excellence in industry and contributions to field

Five Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Partners Named 2009 New York Super Lawyers
The New York office of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp today announced that five of its partners from four areas of practice have been selected for the 2009 New York Super Lawyers list. They are Christine Lepera in the Entertainment & Sports practice area; Paul V. LiCalsi in Intellectual Property Litigation; Paul D. Montclare, Business Litigation; Jane G. Stevens, Business Litigation; and Lauren J. Wachtler, General Litigation. The New York office of the Los Angeles-based law firm opened in March 2008 and has since grown to nine lawyers focused on intellectual property, business litigation, entertainment law and real estate.

MS&K Attorneys Russell Frackman and William Cole Named to Elite Lists of Leading California Attorneys
Frackman and Cole feted in L.A. Business Journal's "Who's Who in Law," Frackman also named to Daily Journal's list of "Top 100 Attorneys" in California

13 Attorneys from Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2010
MS&K lawyers from nine different practice areas of firm included in latest edition of highly regarded peer-review guide to leading American attorneys

Sacramento Law Firm and Trial Lawyers Across the Country Show "Wii" Care
Local children are now getting the chance to smile while they heal thanks to local trial attorneys.

Don Walerstein Merges Legal Practice with Entertainment Law Boutique Barkin Smith
Walerstein Barkin Smith LLP to provide personalized counsel to clients in television, motion pictures and new media.

Haynes and Boone Establishes Sports and Entertainment Practice
Experienced sports and entertainment lawyer Ed Schauder has been selected to head up a new Haynes and Boone, LLP practice focusing on the specific needs of the sports and entertainment industries.

William Bray to Speak at The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) in Indianapolis
Now in its second year, The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) has arrived in the Racing Capital of the World, Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Bray will participate in a panel discussion on such topics as team and driver sponsorship contracts, the impact of the economy on automotive industry developments, and more. In addition to participating in the panel discussion, William is one of the 2009 TRAC planners.

Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	C 1st - Entertainment Attorneys Attorneys in the Music Industry Specialize in Intellectual Property Rights Given the unique nature of the entertainment industry, most specifically the music industry, contracts between recording artists and entertainment companies often use complex terms and conditions that tend to favor the company over the artist. From the company's perspective, there are good reasons for this, but artists often leave contract negotiations feeling cheated. Attorneys From Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among Nation's Best in Chambers USA 2010 Highly regarded attorneys from firm, as well as firm's Labor & Employment Practice, honored in independent guide to leading American attorneys and law firms Ohrn Records Releases New Contemporary Retro Rock Single New York entertainment lawyer Lisa Beth Older, Esq. announces that OHRN has released the single "My Love My Dream My Everything". Now playing on Jango radio. It is now available for digital downloads on iTunes, Napster, eMusic and Amazon MP3, and other digital music sites. New York Entertainment Lawyer Lisa Beth Older advises DJ’s and Radio Stations to definitely keep their ears open for this one. If you’re into artists like Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac and Alicia Keys you’ll be refreshingly and pleasantly surprised. Clayborne E Chavers Joins Suburban Maryland Law Firm Clayborne E. Chavers, Sr., a nationally known civil rights attorney, has joined the Maryland law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA. Industry Luminaries Launch Entertainment Mediation Institute (EMI), to Bypass Costly Litigation and Resolve Conflicts Cost Effectively, Quickly and Co Leaders from every segment of the entertainment industry have joined forces to create the Entertainment Mediation Institute, LLC (EMI), the first-ever organization dedicated exclusively to resolving disputes among parties in the entertainment industry, including the motion picture, television, cable, music, sports, legitimate stage, literary and other sectors. Can The New California Anti-Paparazzi Law Stop The Stalkerazzi? What will it take stop aggressive paparazzi “stalkerazzi” from blatantly breaking the law to get a perfect shot? According to Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez, now is the time for California paparazzi to seriously consider their tactics. On January 1, 2010, amendments to the California Paparazzi law went into effect, exposing paparazzi and their clients to huge damages, loss of profits and fines as high as $50,000. J.J. Sherman Speaks About Commercial Real Estate Workouts at the Integra 8th Annual Real Estate Conference Commercial real estate attorney J.J. Sherman of Law Offices of J.J. Sherman, P.C. (), will speak about commercial real estate workouts as part of the Troubled Assets (Workout) panel at the Integra 8th Annual Real Estate Conference organized by Integra Realty Resources – Kansas City on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Kansas City Convention Center – Grand Ballroom, Kansas City, Missouri. The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel Names Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp as Law Firm of the Year Leading trade association for general counsel and business affairs attorneys recognizes MS&K for excellence in industry and contributions to field Five Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Partners Named 2009 New York Super Lawyers The New York office of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp today announced that five of its partners from four areas of practice have been selected for the 2009 New York Super Lawyers list. They are Christine Lepera in the Entertainment & Sports practice area; Paul V. LiCalsi in Intellectual Property Litigation; Paul D. Montclare, Business Litigation; Jane G. Stevens, Business Litigation; and Lauren J. Wachtler, General Litigation. The New York office of the Los Angeles-based law firm opened in March 2008 and has since grown to nine lawyers focused on intellectual property, business litigation, entertainment law and real estate. MS&K Attorneys Russell Frackman and William Cole Named to Elite Lists of Leading California Attorneys Frackman and Cole feted in L.A. Business Journal's "Who's Who in Law," Frackman also named to Daily Journal's list of "Top 100 Attorneys" in California 13 Attorneys from Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2010 MS&K lawyers from nine different practice areas of firm included in latest edition of highly regarded peer-review guide to leading American attorneys Sacramento Law Firm and Trial Lawyers Across the Country Show "Wii" Care Local children are now getting the chance to smile while they heal thanks to local trial attorneys. Don Walerstein Merges Legal Practice with Entertainment Law Boutique Barkin Smith Walerstein Barkin Smith LLP to provide personalized counsel to clients in television, motion pictures and new media. Haynes and Boone Establishes Sports and Entertainment Practice Experienced sports and entertainment lawyer Ed Schauder has been selected to head up a new Haynes and Boone, LLP practice focusing on the specific needs of the sports and entertainment industries. William Bray to Speak at The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) in Indianapolis Now in its second year, The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) has arrived in the Racing Capital of the World, Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Bray will participate in a panel discussion on such topics as team and driver sponsorship contracts, the impact of the economy on automotive industry developments, and more. In addition to participating in the panel discussion, William is one of the 2009 TRAC planners. Sacramento Law Firm and Trial Lawyers Across the Country Show "Wii" Care Local children are now getting the chance to smile while they heal thanks to local trial attorneys. Industry Luminaries Launch Entertainment Mediation Institute (EMI), to Bypass Costly Litigation and Resolve Conflicts Cost Effectively, Quickly and Co Leaders from every segment of the entertainment industry have joined forces to create the Entertainment Mediation Institute, LLC (EMI), the first-ever organization dedicated exclusively to resolving disputes among parties in the entertainment industry, including the motion picture, television, cable, music, sports, legitimate stage, literary and other sectors. MS&K Attorneys Russell Frackman and William Cole Named to Elite Lists of Leading California Attorneys Frackman and Cole feted in L.A. Business Journal's "Who's Who in Law," Frackman also named to Daily Journal's list of "Top 100 Attorneys" in California Attorneys in the Music Industry Specialize in Intellectual Property Rights Given the unique nature of the entertainment industry, most specifically the music industry, contracts between recording artists and entertainment companies often use complex terms and conditions that tend to favor the company over the artist. From the company's perspective, there are good reasons for this, but artists often leave contract negotiations feeling cheated. 13 Attorneys from Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2010 MS&K lawyers from nine different practice areas of firm included in latest edition of highly regarded peer-review guide to leading American attorneys Don Walerstein Merges Legal Practice with Entertainment Law Boutique Barkin Smith Walerstein Barkin Smith LLP to provide personalized counsel to clients in television, motion pictures and new media. Attorneys From Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Recognized Among Nation's Best in Chambers USA 2010 Highly regarded attorneys from firm, as well as firm's Labor & Employment Practice, honored in independent guide to leading American attorneys and law firms William Bray to Speak at The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) in Indianapolis Now in its second year, The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) has arrived in the Racing Capital of the World, Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Bray will participate in a panel discussion on such topics as team and driver sponsorship contracts, the impact of the economy on automotive industry developments, and more. In addition to participating in the panel discussion, William is one of the 2009 TRAC planners. Lamson, Dugan & Murray Named One of the Best Lawyers in Omaha Lamson, Dugan & Murray law firm is gaining momentum as one of their partners was listed as one of Omaha's best lawyers in Omaha Magazine. The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel Names Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp as Law Firm of the Year Leading trade association for general counsel and business affairs attorneys recognizes MS&K for excellence in industry and contributions to field Clayborne E Chavers Joins Suburban Maryland Law Firm Clayborne E. Chavers, Sr., a nationally known civil rights attorney, has joined the Maryland law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA. Five Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Partners Named 2009 New York Super Lawyers The New York office of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp today announced that five of its partners from four areas of practice have been selected for the 2009 New York Super Lawyers list. They are Christine Lepera in the Entertainment & Sports practice area; Paul V. LiCalsi in Intellectual Property Litigation; Paul D. Montclare, Business Litigation; Jane G. Stevens, Business Litigation; and Lauren J. Wachtler, General Litigation. The New York office of the Los Angeles-based law firm opened in March 2008 and has since grown to nine lawyers focused on intellectual property, business litigation, entertainment law and real estate. Can The New California Anti-Paparazzi Law Stop The Stalkerazzi? What will it take stop aggressive paparazzi “stalkerazzi” from blatantly breaking the law to get a perfect shot? According to Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez, now is the time for California paparazzi to seriously consider their tactics. On January 1, 2010, amendments to the California Paparazzi law went into effect, exposing paparazzi and their clients to huge damages, loss of profits and fines as high as $50,000. Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation Embraces Lawyer Guide Avvo.com The Tax Lady, Roni Deutch, and the attorneys of her nationwide law firm have claimed their Avvo.com profiles and are working diligently to keep up an active presence on the lawyer review website. Ohrn Records Releases New Contemporary Retro Rock Single New York entertainment lawyer Lisa Beth Older, Esq. announces that OHRN has released the single "My Love My Dream My Everything". Now playing on Jango radio. It is now available for digital downloads on iTunes, Napster, eMusic and Amazon MP3, and other digital music sites. New York Entertainment Lawyer Lisa Beth Older advises DJ’s and Radio Stations to definitely keep their ears open for this one. If you’re into artists like Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac and Alicia Keys you’ll be refreshingly and pleasantly surprised.