East Aurora Entertainment & Sports Lawyers

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’m not the typical lawyer...I’m also a freelance film producer, creative professional (actress/singer/writer/model/host) and a former partner in a small indie film company. I’ve walked in fashion shows, worked on film sets, acted in plays, had creative representation and taken various classes in the creative world so not only have I handled entertainment as an attorney but I also know firsthand about the artistic side AND the production side. Oh, and I have a sense of humor which may explain my having a blog called “The Angry Redheaded Lawyer” and a podcast called "The Gorgeous Ginger Lawyer". In case...

STEPHEN G. STIM IS A VETERAN LAWYER SPECIALIZING IN INTERNATIONAL, MEDIA, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, CORPORATE, SENIOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND OIL & GAS BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND FIELDS OF LAW

Chaz Rainey advises clients in the film and television industry on matters related to: copyright litigation, financing, production, new media technologies, rights of publicity, defamation, trade secrets, trademarks, unfair competition and other transactional issues. An internationally recognized lawyer, licensed in the practice of law in California, Nevada, New York, Texas and the District of Columbia, Chaz Rainey is an accomplished litigator, negotiator, and advocate. Chaz has served as lead counsel on over 200 cases in both state and federal court. He has first-chaired more than a dozen jury and bench trials, argued before federal and state appellate courts,...

Cohn Legal, PLLC is a boutique law firm that focuses on startups and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on providing excellence in Intellectual property protection. On the most fundamental level, our goal is to provide our clients with exceptional legal guidance and support at cost-effective rates. Extensive experience in handling complex IP law has equipped our attorneys with the requisite knowledge and expertise to deliver work of truly extraordinary quality. While excellence in legal representation is a given, we take greater pride in our ability to forge lasting bonds with our clients.

Cohn Legal, PLLC specializes in intellectual property protection and corporate...

I am glad to be part of the community that I serve - small business owners. As a business attorney, I focus on the heart and soul of the community, and the employer of 50% of the American workforce, the small business. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners create, build, protect and monetize their businesses. I keep business owners from feeling they need to practice law without a license. Instead, LOVE LAW FIRM provides services with the motto of "Build. Not Billed."® We a value-add and not just an additional expense. We do: * Business contracts, commercial transactions * Corporate formation, corporate governance * Corporate fundraising,...

Entertainment Attorney at Ramo Law P.C. Licensed to practice in both New York and Pennsylvania.

I worked in corporate for many years at the New York City Opera, Condé Nast, and Artsy. Good experiences all, but as my experience grew so did my frustration at not being able to be the lawyer that I wanted to be. Thinking about each “job” and my “work” independently of the other clarified for me that I wanted to find a closer relationship between the two so that I could say that I loved doing both. * My work at Artsy solidified my thinking about the lawyer that I am and want to continue to be –working closely with creatives...

Domenic, an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in Corporate, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law, provides guidance to clients on matters including Business Structuring, Purchase & Sale of Businesses, Litigation, Employment Disputes, Licensing, Esports, Film Finance, and Complex Contract Negotiation. As a legal commentator, he has appeared on several prominent news outlets such as NBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, HLN, Yahoo Finance, FOX Business News, and Bloomberg TV. His expertise has been recognized by the New York Metro Super Lawyers list every year since 2015 and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating in 2022, awarded by his peers for his exceptional legal expertise, communication...

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...

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...

Frank began his career representing celebrities and musicians as a talent agent for a NY talent agency. He then forged a long journey as a litigator for law firms, large and small, representing both plaintiff and defense clients. In 2019, Frank returned to the talent agency world as a General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs. He provided legal guidance through the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, and drove the evolution of the new creator economy in the post-pandemic world. He has developed a principled and focused legal approach to the new creator economy, and applies...

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...

Having earned his Bachelor of Civil Law degree at Ireland's prestigious University College Dublin, Chris earned an LL.M (cum laude) in International Business & Trade from Fordham University Law School in Manhattan, New York City. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, The New York City Bar Association, and the Irish American Bar Association of New York. Prior to joining GG Arts Law as an Associate Attorney specializing in O-1 visas, investor visas, business and family immigration, Chris worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of M. Arda Beskardes Esq. in New...

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.

Seth A. Dymond heads the motion and appellate practice at Belluck & Fox, LLP. He is well-versed in the techniques and strategies of written and oral advocacy, with a lengthy work history at the appellate level. Prior to joining Belluck & Fox, LLP, Mr. Dymond was a Senior Court Attorney at the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, where he worked on hundreds of appeals. He has briefed and argued numerous cutting edge legal issues in Asbestos Litigation across New York State.

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...

Mr. Tand is an aggressive and skilled litigator in all aspects of employment and civil rights litigation. Mr. Tand’s experience includes both federal and state trials, arbitration hearings and trials before administrative agencies. Mr. Tand has also successfully mediated and settled numerous cases on behalf of his clients. He has extensive experience in the fields of civil rights law, employment law, general civil litigation, complex civil litigation, personal injury, education law, and white collar fraud litigation. Since graduating from Hofstra University School of Law, Mr. Tand has developed an expertise and a passion for civil rights...

After graduating from RutgersLawSchool with honors, he was hired as an Associate at the prestigious New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with well over 800 attorneys around the world. He practiced in the Litigation and Employment Law departments and personally handled some of the largest clients in the world including Prudential, Deloitte, and T-Mobile. While at the firm Israel was an avid believer in Pro-Bono and community work and even received awards from the New York State Bar Association for his many hours of free counsel. Israel was also...

Though skilled in all areas of litigation, Edward primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, trusts and estates, commercial law, elder law, entertainment law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.


Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated in the first class of the Science Academy of South Texas in 1996. Edward earned his B.A. (Pre-Law/Theatre) in 2001 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2019. While there, he was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, was three times awarded the Dean's Excellence Award, and was frequently named...

New York City 9/11 lawyer Christopher J. Baione has devoted his practice to representing clients before the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated 9/11 lawyer and by Avvo with a Clients' Choice Award.

I am an attorney admitted in New York. I am also a former media professional with a background in film, video, Internet, and law. As former President of 2 Life! Films, I was one of four producers of the comedy feature "Returning Mickey Stern," starring Joe Bologna, Tom Bosley, Connie Stevens, and Renee Taylor. The film, distributed in US theaters and abroad, is available on DVD (PG-13). I also created the now-defunct CastOurMovie site, the world's first crowdsourced voting site (before "American Idol" and "Last Comic Standing" would make crowdsourced voting commonplace). The site was featured in Time...

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.

NYC Attorney with 25 years experience in civil litigation including entertainment law, civil rights, class actions, sexual harassment/discrimination, personal injury and medical malpractice, including Covid-19 wrongful death.

Stephanie Ovadia is a personal injury and entertainment lawyer licensed to practice law in New York State. As a personal injury lawyer on Long Island, Stephanie Ovadia has secured millions of dollars in awards and settlements for her clients. With more than three decades of legal experience, Stephanie Ovadia has helped thousands of clients navigate the legal system. Stephanie Ovadia is the founder of the Law Office of Stephanie G. Ovadia, which she created in 1993. Located on Long Island since it's inception, the Law Office of Stephanie G. Ovadia provides legal assistance to those on Long Island,...

After 35 years,
I am ready to assist in prosecution and defense of
intellectual property in Courts and with the agencies.

Rosemarie Tully is a transactional attorney concentrating in entertainment, music, motion picture, copyright, publishing. She represents authors, composers, screenwriters, producers, record labels, artists, actors, sound studios, and distribution companies. Her clients include inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Award recipients, award-winning Film Producers, published authors, and major league sports figures.

Ms. Tully also has an active Real Estate Law practice and Corporate Counsel practice serving as counsel to a variety of business operations.

Involved in bar associations and the community, Ms. Tully is a past chair of the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the...