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

    Variety’s Dealmakers 2024

    Variety features Andrew Hurwitz on its list of the top entertainment industry dealmakers for 2024. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Featured Attorney Headshot

    Andrew Hurwitz is a partner and co-chair of the Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit and a founding partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He represents award-winning entertainment talent and owners of intellectual property and is widely considered one of the nation’s top film and television industry lawyers.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner

    Ronald C. Minkoff and Caren Decter are speakers for the session, "Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner" during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE.

    January 9 2025

    Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas

    Melissa Georges is a speaker for the session “Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas,” at the New York State Bar Association.

    January 16 2025