James Sammataro

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Pryor Cashman Partner James G. Sammataro, co-chair of the firm’s Music Group and Media + Entertainment Litigation Practice, is one of the music industry’s top attorneys, having represented Eminem, Justin Bieber, Enrique Iglesias, Karol G, Don Omar, the Estate of Chris Cornell, Chris Brown, Dr. Dre, Becky G, Luis Fonsi, Lil Baby, Pitbull, Paulo Londra, Roddy Ricch, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music, Interscope Records, BMG, Spotify, and Kobalt in high profile music-related disputes.

James has defended a number of iconic works, including Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything,” Karol G’s remix of “Dame to Cosita,” and Da Baby’s “Rockstar.” James’ trial success has resulted in Billboard repeated recognition of him as one of the nation’s top music lawyers, and being dubbed the “go-to” litigator in the Latin music space.

Beyond music, James has represented Netflix, CBS, Fremantle, Televisa Univision, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, S2BN (helmed by former Live Nation CEO, Michael Cohl), and Warner Bros. in film and television disputes.