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Marc Jacobson

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Marc Jacobson
Lawyer & Strategic Adviser for Talent & Companies in the Music/TV/Film/Theater Businesses

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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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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($400-$600/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
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  • Marc Jacobson, PC
    244 West 54 Street, 9th Floor
    New York, NY 10019
    Office: 212-245-8955
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About Me

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We don't shop bands. Our minimum retainer is $2500. I am a very practical, hard working lawyer who is tenacious and effective. My clients think of me as a... more

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“Super Lawyer Marc Jacobson”

Posted by: Claudia La Bianca, 2011-10-25 4 months 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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“Exceptionally experienced and connected attorney who specializes in all forms of IP in the Media and Entertainment industries.”

Posted by: Peter, 2011-10-21 4 months 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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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 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

34 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
California Active 1978 11/08/2011
Florida Member in Good Standing 1985 03/05/2011
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 2011
Leading Lawyer Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
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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
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 31 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers
24 Answers marked as good
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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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 Changing Landscape of Film Distribution: A Digital Vision CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2010
The Internet and Entertainment Law Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2008
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