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Barbara E. Shiers
Barbara E. Shiers is a partner in our Estate Planning & Administration Group. Ms. Shiers previously served as co-chair of the group, and as a member of the firm’s management committee, for many years. Ms. Shiers represents high net-worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs in domestic and international estate, gift, and… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Terri J. Seligman
Terri J. Seligman is a Partner in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. Best Lawyers in America named her the 2022 “Advertising Lawyer of the Year” in New York City and The Legal 500 guide included her in their “Hall of Fame” for Advertising in 2022-2025.… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Alan D. Sacks
Alan D. Sacks is a partner in the Entertainment, IP Finance and Sports Groups. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television and The Legal 500 for his expertise in media & entertainment law. He is also recognized by… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Edward H. Rosenthal
Edward H. Rosenthal is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. He focuses on intellectual property litigation, emphasizing trademark, copyright, right of publicity, entertainment, advertising, and commercial disputes. Mr. Rosenthal counsels clients on the thorny issues concerning termination of grants of copyrights, and conducts prepublication review of books, articles, television… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Adam J. Osterweil
Adam J. Osterweil is a partner in the Estate Planning & Administration Group, focusing on estate, gift and income tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration and charitable giving. Mr. Osterweil helps move clients toward their estate planning goals by drafting wills, revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts for… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Amy Nickin
Amy Nickin is partner to our Entertainment Group, representing actors, writers, directors, comics, on-air personalities and television production companies in all business and legal aspects of their film, television and theatrical careers and businesses. A leading advisor to high-profile talent, The Hollywood Reporter has included Ms. Nickin in their “Power… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Brian G. Murphy
Brian G. Murphy is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, where he counsels advertising agencies, advertisers, and entertainment companies as they develop and produce advertising and entertainment properties across all media. Mr. Murphy has been named the 2018 and 2025 “Lawyer… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Ronald C. Minkoff
Ronald C. Minkoff is a partner in the Litigation Group and chair of the Professional Responsibility Group. Mr. Minkoff is one of New York State’s leading practitioners in the field of attorney ethics and professional responsibility, representing attorneys in a wide variety of matters including law firm partnership agreements, attorney… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Mark A. Merriman
Mark A. Merriman is counsel to the Entertainment Group where he practices in all aspects of entertainment law - with an emphasis on theatre and book publishing. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law – Theatre. Mr. Merriman is listed as a… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Gavin D. McElroy
Gavin D. McElroy is a partner in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group and is Chair of the Executive Compensation Group. The Legal 500 has listed Mr. McElroy among the nation’s leading media and technology lawyers, praising his capabilities. And Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has praised… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Richard M. Maltz
Richard M. Maltz is counsel to the Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. He has more than 25 years of experience in the professional responsibility field, representing lawyers in disciplinary matters and lawyers and law firms in partnership disputes. He also handles litigation involving professional responsibility issues,… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Rachel Santori
Rachel Santori, formerly Rachel Kronman, is counsel to the Intellectual Property and Trademark & Brand Management Groups at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents clients at all levels in a wide variety of industries including fashion, music, film, television, literature, advertising, hospitality, design, entertainment, sports, and transportation among others. Ms. Santori has… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Candice Kersh
A recognized industry thought leader in advertising and media, Candice Kersh has been a member of Frankfurt Kurnit’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations practice group for over two decades. Ms. Kersh receives consistent recognition by the most respected legal ranking organizations including being named a best lawyer in Advertising Law… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Andrew Hurwitz
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. Mr. Hurwitz… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Nicole Hyland
Nicole Hyland is a partner in the Litigation Group and Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, as well as Deputy General Counsel for the firm. Her practice focuses primarily on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and legal malpractice. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2024-2025 editions for… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Richard Hofstetter
Richard Hofstetter is Counsel in the firm's Entertainment Group. With over 40 years experience as a lawyer for the development, production, and exploitation of intellectual property in all media, and its licensing and merchandising, he offers legal expertise combined with a sound understanding of the business realities that impact entertainment… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Richard B. Heller
Richard B. Heller is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC and a longtime member of the firm's Entertainment Group. His practice focuses on motion pictures and television, new media, publishing, celebrity branding and intellectual property. Mr. Heller's clients include on-screen talent, writers, producers, directors, production companies and… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Hayden Goldblatt
Hayden Goldblatt is a partner and Co-Chair of the firm's 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. He has negotiated… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum
Managing Partner of Frankfurt Kurnit since 2010, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is one of the country’s leading advertising lawyers. He is a partner in the firm's Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group and has extensive experience representing advertisers, advertising agencies, and social media and other online platforms on advertising and intellectual… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Melissa Georges
Melissa Georges is a partner in our Entertainment Group and Chair of our Content Review & Clearance Group. For more than 30 years, she has helped award winning documentary, feature film and television producers, directors, actors, writers, animators, and comedians resolve complex legal issues to get their projects cleared and… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Lisa E. Davis
Lisa E. Davis is a partner and Co-Chair of the firm's Entertainment Group. She serves on the firm's Policy Committee and is Co-Chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. She represents businesses and celebrities in the film, television, publishing, music, theatre, and sports industries. Ms. Davis has been ranked as a… Read MoreOur Attorneys
Christopher R. Chase
Christopher R. Chase is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit where he practices intellectual property, advertising, sports, and entertainment law. The 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America lists Mr. Chase for his advertising work; Super Lawyers magazine has named him a 2019-2024 “Super Lawyer” in media and advertising; and The… Read MoreNews & Press
Seven Steps to Improved Security
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article “Seven Steps to Improved Security”.May 2 2012
News & Press
Ronald Minkoff in ABA Journal
Th ABA Journal featured Ronald Minkoff's article explaining the ethics issues that may arise if lawyers offer Groupon-style discounted legal services.May 1 2012
