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August 15th, 2017
The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Richard Hofstetter (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Rick Kurnit (Copyright Law) and Brian Murphy (Advertising Law) received "Lawyer of the Year Award" distinctions for their practice areas.
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 also praised 15 other Frankfurt Kurnit lawyers: Victoria Cook (Entertainment Law), Lisa Davis (Entertainment Law), Michael P. Frankfurt (Entertainment Law), Jeffrey A. Greenbaum (Advertising Law, Copyright Law), Richard B. Heller (Entertainment Law), Richard Hofstetter (Entertainment Law), Candice Kersh (Advertising), Brian E. Maas (Criminal Defense - White Collar), Richard M. Maltz (Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law), Ronald C. Minkoff (Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement), Edward Rosenthal (Entertainment Law), Terri Seligman (Advertising Law), Thomas D. Selz (Entertainment Law), Barbara E. Shiers (Trusts and Estates) and Linda J. Wank (Trusts & Estates).
Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation.
Other Praise
ALM | GlobeSt Names Larry Welch on 2025 Influencers in Retail Real Estate List
ALM | GlobeSt magazine has honored Larry Welch, listing him as a "2025 Influencer in Retail Real Estate." GlobeSt selects the influencers based on their industry impact, accomplishments, and contributions in driving forward the retail real estate sector. The article noted how Mr. Welch integrates the firm’s IP expertise into real estate transactions, “offering clients a comprehensive approach that extends beyond traditional leasing, buying, and selling.” View article (cost-free subscription required).
May 14 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to 2025 List of “Best Law Firms for Talent”
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount’s “Best Law Firms for Talent” (formerly Best Law Firms for Women) list for our ongoing commitment to inclusive best practices that help all lawyers thrive and do their best work. Read more.
April 23 2025
Billboard Again Names Jacqueline Charlesworth in Its Top Music Lawyers List
Billboard magazine has selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth as one of its “2025 Top Music Lawyers.” The publication has referred to its annual list as “featuring the savviest legal counselors throughout the music industry.” In addition to noting her career highlights and recent successful representations, the article quoted her advice to musicians using AI to create songs. Ms. Charlesworth has been recognized by Billboard with this honor every year since 2018.
April 21 2025
