Media & Entertainment: Advisory
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz houses a top-notch entertainment practice catering to individual talent, entertainment companies and investors. The firm offers deep expertise in content licensing, distribution, financing and talent agreements. It demonstrates skills in transactional work involving film, theater and television content, as well as publishing, video games and fashion.
Work Highlights
- Frankfurt Kurnit represented Warner Music Group's podcast series, Interval Presents, in negotiations with iHeart Media regarding their co-production and distribution.
Strengths
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"They are my go-to for this kind of work. The team is made up of excellent layers who make up an efficient and cost-effective team."
"They behave as part of our team, I almost feel as if they're in-house counsel. They engage with our projects and allow us to make an informed decision with their advice."
"The attorneys demonstrate a strong familiarity of up-to-the-minute developments and the impact of such developments on the business of their clients."
"They are my go-to for this kind of work. The team is made up of excellent layers who make up an efficient and cost-effective team."
"They behave as part of our team, I almost feel as if they're in-house counsel. They engage with our projects and allow us to make an informed decision with their advice."
"The attorneys demonstrate a strong familiarity of up-to-the-minute developments and the impact of such developments on the business of their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Hofstetter is a prominent force in the media and entertainment industry, with particular experience in television deals.
"Richard is always there to advise my team."
Mark Merriman is a respected theater attorney, with significant experience representing directors and producers in the industry.
"He is amazing and my go-to. He is a pleasure to work with being smart, responsive and fantastic."
Victoria Cook is highly sought-after by clients in the film and television industry, ranging from major studios to independent film makers.
"She is one of the pre-eminent documentary lawyers in the country, without question."
"Victoria is one of the preeminent practitioners representing independent film-makers and demonstrates a highly pragmatic grasp of all aspects of the business."
"She has a great understanding of our work, enabling her to be a strong advocate for us."
Lisa Davis is especially strong in the theater space as part of her broader entertainment practice.
Marcie Cleary has a broad practice representing clients from the film, television and publishing industries.
"Marcie is honest, direct, firm, reliable and trustworthy."
Richard Heller has a strong track record representing talent in television, theater and publishing deals.
Sasha Levites is a distinguished attorney in the media and entertainment field, recognized for her work in negotiating distribution and financing agreements as well as work in the documentary sector.
"She is very logical about matters, helping us to see the bigger picture. She is also very passionate about our work and will fight for us."
"Sasha is extremely effective and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
New York
Members
Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Aaron Deitsch
Amy Bickersteth
Benjamin Moskowitz
Hayden Goldblatt
Jean Voutsinas
Julie Murray
Kimberly Maynard
Kristian Brown
Lee Goldberg
Melissa Georges
Michael Frankfurt
Michael R Williams
S. Gregory Boyd
S. Jean Ward
Sean Jefferson
Waldo Espinosa
Clients
Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
& Juliet
Above Average Productions
Alison Klayman
Andrew Rossi
Annabelle Dunne
Genvid Entertainment
Gun Media
Interval Presents
John Wilson
Jupiter Entertainment
MakeMake Entertainment
Marcel Spears
National Black Theatre
Supergiant Games
The Read: Kid Fury and Crissle
The Roald Dahl Literary Estate
ThreeFourTwo Productions
Tripod Media
Wizards of the Coast
Yolanda Ross
Zero Point Zero Production