Bear Mountain Entertainment & Sports Lawyers

With over 46 years of legal practice, including a decade in Florida, I have dedicated my career to representing individuals in various legal matters. My practice areas include estates, wills, trusts, real estate, landlord-tenant issues, zoning, business law, corporations, limited liability companies, international law and transactions, sports, entertainment, contracts, and other individual legal needs. For more than 35 years, I have been deeply involved in sports law and business-related legal issues. My background includes roles as a former certified NCAA, NBA, and NFL agent, manager of LPGA golfers, and adviser to amateur and Olympic athletes. I am also a lecturer for...

A versatile lawyer, Jonathan Ripps handles a wide array of cases. Whether you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or victimized by somebody else’s negligence, you can depend on this trusted lawyer for excellent legal advice and representation. A passionate and proactive attorney, he will work tirelessly to secure a favorable resolution for your current case. For the ultimate in criminal and traffic defense, personal injury and entertainment law, do not hesitate to turn to the Law Offices of Jonathan B. Ripps.

Klose & Associates offers various legal services to individuals and businesses, including business entity formation, contract preparation and negotiation, litigation, buying and selling personal and business assets, and wills and estate matters. Our clients have sought representation for business, environmental, insurance, intellectual property trademark and copyright), personal injury, professional malpractice (accountant, legal, medical), real estate and probate or estate matters. Clean Sweep Divorce. (www.cleansweepdivorce.com) I didn’t set out to become a divorce coach, but looking back, I realize my passion for problem-solving and helping others guided me to this promising and rewarding profession. As a lawyer, I enjoy the intellectual challenge of untangling...

Gary is a partner at Jacobowitz and Gubits concentrating in arts and entertainment law, business law, trademarks and copyrights, non-profits, business formations, commercial and residential real estate transactions and leasing and franchising, and estate planning. He has extensive experience in arts and entertainment and teaches music business at Orange County Community College.

Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C. Dones worked as a Criminal Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and...

Giancarla Sambo is a distinguished entertainment attorney specializing in media contracts, talent agreements, and production deals. With over 15 years of experience, she has successfully negotiated and managed thousands of entertainment, fashion, and luxury agreements. Giancarla's unique experience as a pageant attorney sets her apart in the field. Having served as the Executive Director of The Miss America Opportunity and State Board President of Miss Puerto Rico, she was pivotal in managing sponsorships, overseeing operations, and advising on contracts for events broadcast to millions. Her expertise in the pageant sector underscores her ability to handle complex agreements and protect the interests...

I am a licensed attorney in New York, including the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Federal Court District of Connecticut, and Vermont. I hold an L.L.M. in Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law. I have been honored with the Super Lawyers Award for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2025 and am recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in New York State. In 2000, I founded Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers, driven by a passion to assist a diverse clientele across various...

Over the span of two decades, Attorney Delton Henderson has served as a mediator with Los Angeles Superior Court - Civil Division and as an arbitrator with American Arbitration Association; adjunct professor at New York University School of Continuing Education and with the Art Institute of California - Los Angeles; associate consultant with PricewaterhouseCooopers and Tour Manager with the Atlantic Arts Foundation in various countries around the world. Attorney Henderson also served as executive director with an artist-owned media and independent record company. His practice areas include transactional entertainment law, estate planning, and nonprofit law. Immediately prior to establishing a...

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...

Giselle Ayala is a business, intellectual property and medial law attorney. Giselle is deeply engaged in the practice of trademark and copyright law, especially where they overlap with advertising, media, and licensing law. She has assisted clients in obtaining trademarks and copyrights, examining contracts, privacy policies, conflicts of interest, and other compliance matters, and steering them through the creation and structuring of business entities. This varied experience has provided her with a detailed grasp of the legal domain and has honed his skills in negotiation, research, writing, and legal analysis. Giselle has served as counsel and representative on issues related to...

My focus is on publishing and entertainment transactions. I counsel authors, agents, composers, literary estates, publishing professionals, publishers and other businesses and individuals on copyright, licensing, fair use, defamation, privacy, and trademark related matters. I also review or "vet" manuscripts for media perils such as libel. Before becoming an attorney I was Director of Publicity for Prentice Hall Press and the Simon & Schuster General Reference Group. Prior to forming my firm, I was a trademark associate with Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman in NYC. Clients gain access to all of the knowledge, counsel, and advocacy that my firm can...

A graduate of a top-five law school, Mary Madeline Roberts, Esq. is admitted in NY and has great experience in customizing personalized legal solutions tailored to meet the needs of business and individual clients. For a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION: Email: inquiry@marymadelineroberts.legal Phone: (212) 616-7555 http://www.marymadelineroberts.legal

In more than twenty years of law practice based in NY, CT, and NC, Bill Lalor has represented a diverse group of individual and commercial clients in an array of litigated and other matters involving business planning, contracts, and disputes, insurance, employment, probate litigation, education, real estate, personal injury, mass torts, regulatory matters, and other subject areas. Bill has litigated cases involving high-profile clients and adversaries in federal, state and specialized courts throughout the United States, including “CNA” insurers and the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. He has also served as National Coordinating Counsel for a number of clients including Alcoa...

Richard Pawelczyk handles transactions and litigation for individuals, as well as companies of all sizes. He has represented household names, both individuals and companies, in music, sports, fashion, food & beverage. He was counsel to several prominent entertainment companies and helped guide their business development. Rich is also a seasoned intellectual property attorney, with vast experience in trademarks and copyrights for celebrities and media companies. He co-authored a legal brief that advocated for extension of copyright protection in a case that was before the United States Supreme Court. Rich’s experience includes corporate transactions, commercial real estate, food & beverage, fashion,...

I'm a business lawyer in Huntington, New York, at Law Office of Ray Beckerman, P.C., with offices conveniently located in downtown Huntington. We represent small and medium sized businesses, are are well known for commercial litigation and copyright litigation. I'm the author of the copyright law blog, "Recording Industry vs The People", which Justia.com has rated as the #1 most popular all time copyright law blog in the U.S. I'm "NewYorkCountryLawyer" on Slashdot.org, and @RayBeckerman on Twitter.

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...

I am a business and entertainment attorney. I concentrate my practice in the area of film and television development, financing, production and distribution. I represent producers, talent, entertainment companies and entrepreneurs, including a number of startups and emerging companies in media, sports and entertainment technologies.

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Nikki attended Mississippi University for Women, and obtained her B.A. in Political Science in 2013. She also attended Missouri University of Science & Technology where she obtained her B.A., summa cum laude, in History in 2015.

Nikki received her J.D., magna cum laude, in 2018 from the University of Mississippi School of Law with a concentration in Entertainment & Sports Law. Nikki served as a member of the Mississippi Law Journal, Federal Courts Law Review, and Mississippi Sports Law Review. Nikki was selected as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and served as the President of the...

I am dedicated to my clients' causes. I use an intelligent approach of strategizing every angle, starting from when I first talk to my client. I use over 30 years of legal experience that I gained from some of the most controversial high profile cases to work towards winning your case. My keen knowledge of law and procedure leads to very creative solutions to handle your case quickly and efficiently, including my use of the latest technology and research tools.

Brandon is the Managing Attorney at the Law Firm of Brandon S. Schwartz, P.C. Prior to founding the firm, Brandon worked in the Corporate practice of the New York office of DLA Piper, a global law firm, through a post-graduate fellowship program provided by the Two-Year JD Honors Program at New York Law School. During this experience, Brandon was involved in a broad range of corporate matters including corporate governance, due diligence, initial public offerings, and M&A transactions. Additionally, Brandon worked as an attorney and consultant for small and mid-size law firms, working on corporate and real estate matters, as...

With extensive experience both as a media business executive and a media attorney, Laverne Berry provides business and legal entertainment counseling for film, television, publishing, digital media and transmedia clients. Based in Brooklyn, New York, her clients come from NYC, the US, and several European countries. Having walked in the shoes of both the business executive and the in-house media attorney before going into practice on her own helps her address both the business and legal needs of her clients.

I have more than 33 years of experience providing aggressive legal representation for the people of Queens and the New York City area. I have worked with thousands of adult and juvenile clients facing a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony charges, including complex and high-profile cases. Some of my legal achievements have received media coverage, such as my representation in the Howard Beach riot case, and have also been as cited as precedent-setting matters reported in legal journals and casebooks. I bring the same tenacity to every case I handle, taking a strategic approach to...

Top quality full service general practice of law with individual care and advice to individuals and small and large businesses alike. Major fields include Business and Corporate Transactions, Food and Beverage Liquor Law, Entertainment Law, Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Appeals.

I am a Corporate Attorney who regularly advises clients on a wide range of corporate matters and transactions, such as mergers & acquisitions, business agreements and start-up law. The combination of my LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law and my litigation background enables me to protect individuals and businesses from all types of legal complexities — all while remaining practical and committed to cost-efficient service. Prior to joining Romano Law, I handled all aspects of litigation from inception through trial in state and federal courts on matters related to business divorces, commercial disputes, breach of contract and fiduciary claims, civil...

I am a New York-based, trademark lawyer with years of experience helping US and international clients register their trademarks. I am dedicated to providing personal, top-notch IP services to my diverse client base at reasonable, flat-fee prices.

David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements. He has an in-depth understanding of Internet and new media law and is established as a leader in structuring and implementing major technology agreements.

Well-versed in Internet poker law, sweepstakes law, gaming law, gambling law and laws pertaining to fantasy sports and other promotions, David helps steer clients through the ever-evolving legal landscape associated with their new...

Korray Law is a boutique law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals. Our clients include businesses and individuals in various sectors including retail, entertainment, manufacturing, clothing, food and restaurant, jewelry, and media, film and music.

We stand out from other law firms by providing our clients with consistent and honest one-on-one attention, maintaining a transparent approach to billing, and bridging the communication divide between the creative and corporate worlds.

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S....

Anthony J. Gallo, a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s New York City office, focuses his practice on real estate law and bankruptcy law. In addition to his extensive background in real estate and general civil litigation, Anthony brings an added dimension of experience in entertainment law matters with a particular expertise in music industry affairs. He is licensed to practice in New York State, the U.S. District Court (Southern and Eastern and Districts of New York) and the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Anthony was a managing member of AJ Gallo Associates, PC, where he...