Marc Jacobson

Marc Jacobson

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($350-$630/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Marc Jacobson, PC
    770 Broadway, at 9th Street
    2d Floor
    New York, NY 10003
    Office: 212-245-8955
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (1)

We don't shop bands or artists to labels or publishers. Every client pays an initial retainer. I am a very practical, hard working lawyer who is tenacious and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Super Lawyer Marc Jacobson”

Posted by: Claudia La Bianca, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Marc as followed my film directing career and production business company for over 3 years and I coudnt work with a better lawyer. He knows what he'... more
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5 star rating

“Exceptionally experienced and connected attorney who specializes in all forms of IP in the Media and Entertainment industries.”

Posted by: Peter, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Marc is an attorney unlike any other I have come across (and you know how many we deal with in business on a daily basis!). Aside from having an... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Bruce Levinson

I have had the pleasure of knowing Marc for close to 30 years. He has extensive knowledge of the law, fights hard for his clients, and treats those... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bruce Levinson , New York (NY), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

35 years since Marc Jacobson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1978 05/21/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Direction By Appointment, Inc. 2010–present
Owner at Marc Jacobson, PC 2010–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York Univ SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977
SUNY at Buffalo Political Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2013
Super Lawyer SuperLawyers 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Founding Chairman, Section on Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law New York State Bar Association 1984–present
Member Independent Feature Project 1982–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 81 Legal Answers
7 Best Answers - chosen by asker
74 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Live Entertainment - a Handbook IAEL - Co - Editor 2011
Minor's Contracts in the Entertainment Industry Entertainment Law, by Howard Siegel 2004
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Art & Business of Screenwriting The Art & Business of Screenwriting 2013
Film Financing Queens World Film Festival 2013
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