New York Entertainment Lawyers Support Creative Clients
Uptown Manhattan firm assists artists, musicians and designers
Talent is a wonderful thing, but it’s not enough to attain lasting success in the music, fashion or entertainment industries. Protecting the value of your gift demands knowledgeable counsel on contractual issues, intellectual property matters and other key legal concerns. At Giordano Law Offices PLLC, our accomplished attorneys are dedicated to helping New York-area clients succeed. From our headquarters in Harlem, we provide strong guidance to musicians, artists, designers and others who want to make the most from their creative endeavors. Attorney Carmen Jack Giordano has more than 30 years of experience and uses that knowledge to help our clients evaluate the legal impact of their business decisions.
Experienced attorneys provide transactional and litigation support
Throughout the New York City area, we handle a full range of entertainment law tasks, such as:
- Contract negotiation — Unscrupulous parties often try to take advantage of creative people focused on achieving their dream instead of legal details. Before you make a commitment in writing, it is best to have a qualified attorney examine any contract proposal so you can understand the terms and negotiate the best deal possible.
- Intellectual property — Our firm files and enforces copyright and trademark applications to protect our clients from individuals and companies who seek to infringe upon their rights. We also draft and negotiate agreements to license intellectual property and form contracts in various creative fields.
- Litigation support — If a dispute occurs regarding a contract or some other legal matter, our firm provides prompt, effective representation that gives you the best chance to achieve a positive resolution.
With a personalized approach to each situation and a commitment to helping our clients succeed, our firm is well-suited to the needs of talented individuals and businesses. In a free initial consultation, we’ll explain how we can help.
Knowledgeable advocates advise on fashion-industry concerns
Fashion law involves the legal matters that are sensitive to the vertical market of the apparel industry. Our fashion law clients include major designers, entrepreneurial representatives and startup labels. We use our experience and skill to help these people and businesses manage the legal concerns associated with this part of the fashion industry. We have achieved notable successes in this area:
- We secured substantial settlements from Queen Latifah for highly regarded stylists who were not paid for services rendered. While she tried to dodge payment due to the lack of written contracts, we were ultimately able to succeed in a bitter federal case.
- Our firm won a cease and desist order and a monetary award for the band Oxes against Old Navy for the unauthorized use of the band’s name on articles of clothing.
- We represented Burkina, a clothing manufacturer, in a Pennsylvania federal court and were able to get the copyright infringement action against them dismissed.
No matter how bitter or complex your fashion law case might be, we have the ability to develop the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Effective counselors stand up for musicians during legal disputes
The music industry presents challenges to the many singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists who make their living in the field. Over the years, Mr. Giordano has represented celebrities and artists such as Jah Rule, Kelly Price, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, Anton Newcombe, and several other musicians and artists. We represent artists against major record labels in disputes over contracts, ownership of copyrights and other types of representation. In one California federal case, we won a dismissal and an award of $700,000, plus costs and fees, for a client accused of copyright infringement. We have also represented artists and celebrities in various claims, including sexual harassment.
Contact an established New York City entertainment attorney for a free consultation
Giordano Law Offices PLLC represents New York metropolitan area clients in various entertainment law matters, including issues relating to the music and fashion industries. Please call 212-406-9466 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation at our Uptown Manhattan headquarters or one of our satellite offices, located in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Downtown Manhattan.
