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Alexia Bedat
New York, NY Attorney
Alexia serves a diverse clientele spanning podcast and audiobook production companies, documentary filmmakers, TV producers, and studios. In her role at Klaris, she heads the Podcasts & Audio team, collaborating closely with founders, audio heads, and producers in both business and legal capacities. From the initial deal-making stages to development and distribution, she acts as clearance counsel, negotiating and drafting various agreements such as host deals, slate/first-look agreements, distribution and sales arrangements, and IP development and adaptations. Alexia is deeply passionate about the audio industry, aiming to guide content creators responsibly through evolving technologies and emerging distribution models within the...
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Gi Nam Lee
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Real Estate
Trinity Law School
Ginam Lee has been a California licensed attorney since 1999. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His areas of practice are litigation, real estate, entertainment, intellectual property, alcoholic beverages, franchises, and business affairs.
Mr. Lee began his legal career as a legal assistant at a boutique criminal defense firm of Beck & DeCorso in downtown Los Angeles. Since then, he has worked in various legal capacities at major firms such as O'Melveny & Myers in...
Vani Parti
San Diego, CA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Employment
Seton Hall University School of Law
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Ryan Schmidt
Savannah, GA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Entertainment & Sports
Belmont University College of Law
Originally hailing from New Hampshire, Georgia transplant Ryan Schmidt is an Partner at Bowen Schmidt. A lawyer passionate about protecting the rights of creatives and business owners, Ryan’s entertainment law practice focuses on music law, online influencers, and contract disputes.
Ryan, who toured extensively as a singer/songwriter prior to law school has been featured on the NBC’s “The Voice” and Apple iTunes’ “New Music Page” and was named “Critics’ Choice” at the Starbucks Music Makers Competition. As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign....
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Mark Methenitis
Richardson, TX Lawyer
Administrative, Business, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
Texas Tech University School of Law
Attorney focusing on both traditional and emerging transactional (non-litigation) practice. Primary focus on international compliance in the trade, gaming, and franchise sector, the law of gaming and gambling, electronic entertainment, new media, international transactions, complex contracts, franchisor representation, franchising. Additional experience in domestic and international intellectual property (non-patent) and international mergers and acquisitions. Qualified and available as a neutral third party for arbitrations and mediations in his areas of expertise, including video game development and production related disputes.
Licensed Attorney in Texas and the District of Columbia.
Editor in Chief of Law of the Game
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Henry James Fasthoff IV
The Woodlands, TX Lawyer
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Communications
Florida State University College of Law
I have a wide and varied practice in the commercial litigation, entertainment and technology fields. In the area of commercial litigation, I have broad experience involving creditor's rights, real estate litigation, commodities fraud cases, insurance coverage disputes (on behalf of policy holders), employment litigation (particularly with noncompete and non-solicitation agreements), and a host of other business torts and contractual disputes.
I also maintain a nationwide intellectual property and entertainment litigation practice, having handled cases in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville, in addition to those in cities throughout Texas. I have extensive experience prosecuting and defending copyright and trademark infringement...
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Jason Brooks
los angeles, CA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and Trademarks
Jason provides transactional business and legal affairs services to content creators across a wide spectrum of the creative community. Specializing in the new media, entertainment and business space, Jason frequently works with scripted/unscripted TV producers, social media influencers, and business entities to review, draft and negotiate deal terms on a wide range of production-related projects. Jason also provides business development strategy and corporate counsel to a variety of emerging players in the digital space. If you’re an influencer looking to monetize your content, a new business looking to establish your legal entity or register a trademark, or a digital...
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Max Hacker
Denver, CO Attorney with 11 years of experience
90 S. Logan St.
#215
Denver, CO 80209
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Southwestern Law School
Max is focused on transactions, counseling and brand management for creators across the digital media landscape. His clients include influencers/content creators, podcast producers/hosts, musicians and songwriters, TV/film writers and producers, advertising, marketing and start-up businesses. His specialties include negotiation and document drafting social media, brand partnership and collaboration agreements, production services agreements, option agreements and recording contracts, distribution agreements, talent management agreements, as well as intellectual property registration and enforcement, entity formation, licensing and publishing agreements.
Max graduated from Southwestern Law School in 2013 and is licensed to practice in both the State of California and State of New...
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Amie D. Miller
10.0 
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Immigration
McGeorge School of Law, Stetson University College of Law and University of Florida
I have dedicated my career to championing immigrants like you! We know that immigration is a stressful process and we do everything we can to take that stress off your plate and prepare strong, tailored and persuasive immigration filings for our clients.
We have advocated for immigrants for years and we have seen it all. We have a deep understanding of the law, the system, the players and the process. We know each matter is fundamentally important for each client: whether it is family unification, citizenship, career or safety, and we craft our filings to advocate specifically for each person...
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Brian D. Klar
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Washington University School of Law
All aspects of business representation, inclusive of business formation, intra-company agreements (including shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, etc), agreements with employees and independent contractors, vendor agreements, third party agreements, leases, purchases and sales of business assets and business termination.
All aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, family limited partnerships and powers of attorney.
All aspects of entertainment law, inclusive of television, music and other media forms involving artist representation, production, licensing and merchandising.
All aspects of spirit production, branding, distribution and marketing.
Representation of injured parties in all types of personal injury and work related actions.
All aspects of business litigation.
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Benjamin J. Sowards
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCampbell, CA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would...
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Ivan Parron
Palmetto Bay, FL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Florida International University College of Law
Mr. Parron has over 20+ years of executive and legal experience in the television, music and motion picture industries. He is the past-chair of the Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law section, a board member of the Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Advisory Board and an elected Grammy Governor of the Recording Academy. Prior to opening his law firm and his tenure at Universal Music Group as in-house attorney, Mr. Parron served as CEO & founder of Ritmoteca.com, Inc., the worlds first legal source for downloadable Latin music via the Internet and mobile networks. Mr. Parron is often...
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Cory D. Raines
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(404) 682-9885
One Alliance Center
3500 Lenox Road N.E., Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPersonal Injury
The University of Georgia School of Law
Attorney Raines has represented individuals and organizations in a variety of business and civil matters. Prior to founding Raines Legal Group, P.C., he worked for two Atlanta area law firms where he focused on litigation and bankruptcy. His current practice primarily consists of representing established and emerging entertainment and sports professionals. He specializes in drafting contracts, business consulting, general representation and has successfully negotiated and closed licensing, management, touring, and record deals for his diverse client list. As a litigator, he has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for his clients through lawsuits involving civil liability and business disputes....
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Walter George Lehmann
St. Paul, MN Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationEntertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School and William Mitchell College of Law
Walter G. Lehmann is managing partner of the art, entertainment and museum law firm LEHMANN PLC (formerly Lehmann Strobel PC). An attorney and business consultant for over 25 years, he has focused on helping individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations manage their intellectual property assets.
He has represented independent producers, artists, writers, as well as museums and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations on a wide range of legal and business matters including business organization, financing, intellectual property management, board governance, nonprofit administration, and museum collections management, policies and ethics.
Lehmann’s education includes a BA in English (Williams College)...
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Erica D Baker
Nashville, TN Lawyer with 6 years of experience
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Michigan State University
Erica Baker is the managing attorney and owner of Prolific Entertainment Law Firm and specializes in entertainment law. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Attorney Baker obtained a juris doctor from Michigan State University School of Law. Ms. Baker is passionate about educating and representing the artists community at large.
As a native of Kansas City she grew up as a part of the local music community. Studying under notable musicians, teachers, and Kansas City pillars, she is a musician and artist in her own right. She understands the perspectives and...
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Jonathan Louis Handel
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCommunications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Harvard Law School
I practice transactional entertainment and technology law and was a also a journalist at The Hollywood Reporter from 2010-20, where I covered entertainment labor, law and business. A former computer scientist, I was also active in local politics for over a decade.
A preeminent expert on Hollywood unions and guilds, I'm the author of several books on the subject. I'm also an adjunct professor at USC and Southwestern law schools, and previously at UCLA Law School, and a non-resident research fellow at Rutgers University. I've worked as a talent lawyer; guild attorney; and as a litigator.
I've been a member of the...
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Dan L. Rogers
Fresno, CA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Fresno, CA 93720
Business and IP
Dan Rogers is licensed to practice law in the state of California, including the Eastern Federal District Court.
For twenty years he’s been intimately involved with technology and creative development, working in senior executive positions at IBM, Sierra On-Line, Virgin Interactive, and Interactive Studio Management. He’s also been involved in more than a dozen million unit-selling video games.
Dan’s writing, research, and lectures are published in leading industry magazines and publications, and his work in the area of video game acquisitions have helped many understand the dynamics of this growing industry. MIT’s Sloan School of Management and other...
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Robert Bialkin
Santa Rosa, CA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Focusing on Real Estate Purchase and Sales: Private-Party/FSBO (Attorney) and MLS (Broker)
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Kurt Klaus
Washington, DC Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Kurt R. Klaus, Esq., is a media/entertainment business and legal affairs attorney – backed by years of in-house and law firm experience. Acknowledging that media is ever changing- Kurt believes it is a privilege to work on media/entertainment matters that bring new challenges at a rapid pace- viewing these as means to learn, lead, and grow and thus opportunities to help clients advance their endeavors at a timely pace.
Kurt provides business and legal counsel mirroring the needs of emerging and conventional media/content landscapes. He designs, implements, and supports legal frameworks for digital and conventional media content and related...
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Charlotte Towne
Dania Beach, FL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Entertainment & Sports and IP
Nova Southeastern University
Charlotte Towne is an industrious entertainment attorney who devotes her practice to the representation of passionate and talented individuals and businesses that strive for excellence, no matter their craft or medium.
Ms. Towne is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida.
She has been an active member of the Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law section (EASL), serving as the 2016-2017 Section Chair , and on its Executive Council as Student Liaison in '06-'07, Leadership Committee Chair in '07-'08, Secretary in '11-'12, immediate past Chair ('17-'18), and Executive Council...
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Edgar Poghosyan
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfGlendale, CA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Personal Injury
MNJI
If you've been injured or your property has been damaged in an accident or natural disaster, we can help. We fight for clients to receive fair compensation from the at-fault parties and their insurance companies, and resolve legal disputes. We also stand by individuals who have been hurt or suffered property damage in accidents, helping them navigate insurance claims and litigation to get the compensation they deserve. Besides bodily injuries, we also assist homeowners experiencing fire, water, or natural disaster damage with their insurance claims.
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Michael Kielsky
Mesa, AZ Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Michael Kielsky joined Udall Shumway PLC in 2016.
Mr. Kielsky is a 1984 graduate of Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
For 15 years, Mr. Kielsky was employed in a variety of roles in technology, including Software Engineer, Business Analyst, and Manager of Engineering, at well-known companies in industries such as aerospace, communications, defense, finance, and technology.
In 1999, seeking new challenges, and due to his long-running interest in law, Mr. Kielsky began on a path to his second career, enrolling in law school on an academic scholarship. Even with completing law school on an accelerated...
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Steven Alexander Culbreath
St. Petersburg, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(727) 456-6463
111 - 2nd Avenue NE
Plaza Tower, Suite 360
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
Stetson University College of Law
The overwhelming majority of my immigration law practice derives from repeat business and a very strong referral base of “happy customers” and a large supporting professional network. As such, it is important to me that my clients report back to me frequently with feedback. To me, there is no substitute for a happy referral by my clients and contacts to others who may need my services or advice. I welcome all referrals. While there is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting with me, in order for you to decide if I am the right lawyer for you,...
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Julia Lang
St. Louis, MO Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Communications and IP
Washington University School of Law and Seattle University School of Law
St. Louis-based intellectual property attorney serving clients nationwide. I help clients protect and grow their brands, identify and enforce their intellectual property rights, and develop their trademark portfolios. My clients range from entrepreneurs and startups to large corporations, and everything in between.
A company’s trademarks and copyrights are often among its most valuable assets. Given the business and competitive importance of intellectual property, effective portfolio development and management are critical to maximizing and protecting the value of a company's brands. I provide counsel on a wide variety of issues related to intellectual property, technology, and privacy law, offering practical business services...
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Ernest Christopher Brown
San Francisco, CA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Construction, Environmental and Real Estate
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Ernest C. Brown, ESQ, PE is highly experienced in construction contracts, negotiation, claims preparation, construction litigation, mechanic’s liens, bid protests, public works law and insurance coverage. He has resolved more than 2,500 construction disputes, including complex mediations, arbitrations, litigation, court trials, jury trials, DRB's and other innovative ADR approaches. He is a graduate of MIT in Civil and Environmental Engineering and earned a MS Construction Management and JD from the University of California, Berkeley. He also did graduate coursework at Harvard Law School in International Law. He is a senior construction lawyer and licensed civil engineer. Mr. Brown has...
