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Laverne Yvonne Berry

Laverne Yvonne Berry

9.1

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Entertainment
  • 25% Arbitration
  • 10% Licensing
  • 10% Mediation
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Contact Information

  • Berry Entertainment Law
    382 Warren Street
    Suite 3L
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Office: 718-852-1076
    Fax: 718-852-4438
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Laverne Berry is an entertainment and media business affairs attorney. She was admitted to the bar in 1996 after having worked as a television producer and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Expert and Personable Advocate for Media & Entertainment Professionals”

Posted by: Charles, 2010-05-10 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Laverne Berry is a conscientious, detail-oriented and knowledgeable advocate for my media production company. She is a also a tireless and dedicated... more
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5 star rating

“Took care of everything”

Posted by: Peggy, 2009-10-30 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: My first book, TAnglewood - A Group Memoir, was published by Amadeus Press and Laverne represented me in the negotiations. I am a TV producer and... more
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Laverne Yvonne Berry was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1996 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Firm of Laverne Berry 2002–present
Director, Legal and Business Affairs at A&E Television Networks 1999–2002
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Syracuse University Radio and Television/Film M.S. 1974
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2011 New York Super Lawyers - Metro Super Lawyers 2011
AV Rated Since 2008 Martindale-Hubbell 2010

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chair, Advisory Board New York Women in Film and Television 2010-present
President of the Board New York Women In Film & Telelvision 2007-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Ethnic Diversity Steering Committee Special Guest Series: A Conversation with Laverne Berry DGA Monthly 2010
New York Independents Hollywood Reporter 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Contracts and Insurance Contracts, Insurance and Avoiding Lawsuits 2011
Dispute Resolution Breaking Up is Hard to Do 2011
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