Media, Culture & Commerce

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility and other areas, The National Law Journal again named us to its "Midsize Hot List." The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as “top-notch,” “well-regarded,” and “highly respected.” Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, a start-up, or an individual, Frankfurt Kurnit can help you face challenging legal and business issues and meet your goals with the most efficient and practical solution.

  • News & Press

    Frankfurt Kurnit Named Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television by Best Law Firms

    Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms” has named Frankfurt Kurnit the Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television for 2025. Additionally, we are nationally ranked for 7 practice areas and metro ranked in 10 practice areas for 2025. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Featured Attorney Headshot

    Hayden Goldblatt is Co-Chair of the Entertainment Group, where he focuses on motion picture, television, and digital media work. Mr. Goldblatt has wide-ranging experience in all areas of entertainment and media, representing producers, writers, directors, documentary filmmakers, actors, comedians, financiers, and independent distributors.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    Ethics and Responsible Gaming

    Zachary Lewis is a panelist for the session, "Ethics and Responsible Gaming" during ABA's Digital Media & Video Game Conference hosted at UCLA Law School. Details here.

    November 8 2024

    Obstacles in Documentary Film

    Melissa Georges is speaking with documentary filmmakers Joseph Patel and Michael Lopez on the panel, "Obstacles in Documentary Film" at the Red Hook Community Cinema Festival. Details here.

    November 9 2024