Ray Beckerman

Ray Beckerman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Litigation Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business

108-18 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY

About Ray

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

We handle all types of commercial litigation, including but not limited to breach of contract, shareholder and partner disputes, fraud, copyright and trademark infringement, libel, unfair competition, air and ocean freight cases, and many other types of cases

80%
Business 20%

We set up corporations, LLC's, and other types of business entities, and prepare minutes, bylaws, stock records and other corporate documents. We also review and draft contracts, and handle and advise in negotiations, and file trademark applications.

52 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 420-420 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 47 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Ray Beckerman, PC

108-18 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

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Ray Beckerman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

5 star (28)
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Posted by Mark S | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Owner

He was easy to reach and responded to our concerns honestly and with expedience. He is clear, sincere and to the point. An attorney with a heart.

Ray Beckerman

Replied last May 30, 2023

Aw, thank you Mark :) Very kind of you. It has been a privilege to represent you.

Posted by alan | December 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

President

Ray has been my attourney for over 50 years. He is responsive, thorough, and reasonably priced. He has always sought to resolve issues in the most cost effective way. I highly recommend him.

Ray Beckerman

Replied last December 3, 2022

Thank you so much, Alan :) It's actually 43 years, but who's counting? :)

Posted by Justyna | December 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my case and me

I was a 50/50 co-owner with my ex, so after we divorced I searched for an attorney to find a way out of the business. My previous lawyer softly speaking lost my trust; I felt betrayed and devastated; I gave up and was desperate just to find a lawyer to close my lost case! Mr. Beckerman brought my cas...e back to life! and with his friendly and understanding approach he saved also me; Absolutely recommended!!!

Ray Beckerman

Replied last December 3, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words :) I am honored to have been entrusted with your representation.

Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended!

It was a pleasure working with Ray. He guided me with his sincerity and integrity throughout the whole process. That’s something hard to find in NYC. I felt confident even though it was my first litigation. I’m grateful for his exceptional professionalism and thoughtfulness.

Ray Beckerman

Replied last December 1, 2022

Thank you so much for your very kind words. Ii appreciate your entrusting me with your representation.

Posted by Nadine | December 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ray Beckerman is a superb attorney

I hired Ray Beckerman to handle a complicated case - a multimillion dollar defamation claim against me that my previous counsel had defaulted on - leading me into bankruptcy. Ray is brilliant and I was lucky to have found him. My situation seemed hopeless - but Ray was able to cut through years of fr...uitless litigation and thousands of documents generated by previous incompetent attorneys, and, miraculously turn my case around. He later generously used his connections to arrange to have one of the best law firms in America handle my appeal pro bono - and they, in collaboration with Ray, succeeded in getting the judgment against me tossed out on appeal. I owe a debt of gratitude to Ray Beckerman who has revived my faith in lawyers and in humanity. He's an excellent, highly respected lawyer who also happens to be a compassionate and decent human being. Ray is on the side of the angels - and any client would be lucky to have an attorney of his caliber on his or her side.

Ray Beckerman

Replied last December 1, 2022

Thank you so much Nadine. I am totally floored by your wonderful review. It was very kind of you!

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Ray Beckerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Business lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pamela Hamilton

Trademark infringement lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a respected member of the legal community, and he takes the time to share his expertise. His answers on Avvo demonstrate his legal expertise in the areas he works."

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Davina Amiri

Entertainment lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ray has a wealth of knowledge regarding entertainment law. You cannot go wrong with Ray at your side. He is highly regarded in the Entertainment law community of New York."

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Kathleen Gick

Litigation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ray Beckerman is well respected by his colleagues and clients. His years of experience have made him in demand for public speaking engagements on legal topics. He is a lawyer who truly cares about your legal matter and who will work hard in representing you."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Business lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Rosenthal

Copyright infringement lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've been a long-time follower of Ray's social media presence on copyright, particularly on twitter. He is a knowledgeable attorney, and certainly someone I would feel comfortable turning to for advice on copyright issues."

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Michael Doland

Communications and media lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Beckerman has been an active Avvo participant who gives consistently correct answers to Avvo askers which are also customized to their individual needs. These qualities make him a perfect option for potential clients."

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Frederic Wilf

Litigation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ray Beckerman is an experienced, knowledgeable and professional attorney, who is passionate about representing his clients. He also has pretty good taste in music!"

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Lisa Borodkin

Internet lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ray is a fantastic lawyer, brilliant role model and mensch. He has wonderful ethics. He is the rare attorney who teaches others that being a lawyer is so much more than skill - it's using your abilities to make a positive difference in society. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Brenner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Edward Vitale

Litigation lawyer

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Davina Amiri

Entertainment lawyer

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Leonard Baum

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Kathleen Gick

Business lawyer

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Clint Curtis

Computer fraud lawyer

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Molly Hansen

Entertainment lawyer

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Daniel Rosenthal

Gaming lawyer

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Sidney Bluming

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jacqueline Tierney

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Susan Truitt

Civil rights lawyer

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Michael Doland

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Ross Charap

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Jessica Friedman

Trademark application lawyer

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Daliah Saper

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Frederic Wilf

Internet lawyer

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John Palfrey

Internet lawyer

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Lory Lybeck

Copyright infringement lawyer

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John Hermann

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Denise Howell

Entertainment lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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2023

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1978

Cornelius W. Wickersham, Jr. Award in Constitutional Law, Federal Bar Council

1977

NYJur Award in Business Organizations, NY Jurisprudence

1977

NYJur Award in Constitutional Law, NY Jurisprudence

1975

Law Review, St. John's University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President, Law Office of Ray Beckerman PC

2006 - 2008

Partner, Vandenberg & Feliu LLP

2002 - 2006

Partner, Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP

2002 - 2002

President, Ray Beckerman & Associates PC

1992 - 2002

Partner, Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP

1983 - 1992

President, Ray Beckerman PC

1981 - 1983

Litigation Associate, Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Lehrer

1980 - 1981

Litigation Associate, Lowey Dannenberg & Knapp

1978 - 1980

Litigation Associate, Phillips Nizer Benjamin Krim & Ballon

1976 - 1978

Student Litigation Associate, Phillips Nizer Benjamin Krim & Ballon

1976 - 1976

Summer Associate, Phillips Nizer Benjamin Krim & Ballon

1974 - 1976

Law Clerk, Phillips Nizer Benjamin Krim & Ballon

Associations

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Member

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Member

Copyright Society of the U.S.A.

Member

Queens County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Patrick Collins, Inc. v. Does 1-45, 12 -cv-3 507 SDNY

Our motion was granted and the case was severed and dismissed

Capitol Records v ReDigi

Court denied plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction

Sinclair v. TubeSockTedD, 2009 US Dist LEXIS 9641 (D.D.C. 2009)

Court agreed plaintiff not entitled to my client's identity

Elektra v Barker

Court agreed that RIAA's "making available" theory was not legally supportable

UMG v. Lindor, 2006 WL 3335048 (EDNY 2006)

Court agreed that unconstitutionality of amount of statutory damages sought by RIAA stated viable defense

Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. v. Marber-Rich, 11 A.D.3d 277, 782 N.Y.S.2d 725 (1st Dep't 2004)

Appeals court reversed parts of lower court decision, agreeing with us that the claims for breach of fiduciary duty, constructive trust and accounting, and tortious interference with advantageous relations should be reinstated

Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. v. Rich, 281 A.D.2d 329; 723 N.Y.S.2d 8 (1st Dep't 2001)

Court agreed with us, reversed parts of lower court's order, and reinstated claims for punitive damages and tortious interference

Ripa v. Cathy Parker Management, Inc., 1998 WL 241621 (SDNY 1998)

My client prevailed. Manager's claim for commissions was denied; my client was awarded repayment of back commissions, plus attorneys fees

National Amusements, Inc. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 253 A.D.2d 396; 676 N.Y.S.2d 590 (1st Dep't 1998)

Robbins v. Growney, 229 A.D.2d 356; 645 N.Y.S.2d 791 (1st Dep't 1996)

Avalon International Trading Corp. v. GST Receivables Management Corp., 220 A.D.2d 248; 632 N.Y.S.2d 95 (1st Dep't 1995)

Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. v. Wilt, 158 A.D.2d 343, 551 N.Y.S.2d 32 (1st Dep't 1990)

Maviglia v. Inapart Properties Corp., 149 A.D.2d 482, 540 N.Y.S.2d 716 (2d Dep't 1989)

Eller v. Eller, 116 A.D.2d 617, 497 N.Y.S.2d 475 (2d Dep't 1986)

Art Board, Inc. v. Worldwide Business Exchange Corp., 134 Misc.2d 350, 510 N.Y.S.2d 973 (Civ. Ct. N.Y. County 1986)

Rubenstein v. New York Post Corp., 128 Misc. 2d 1; 488 N.Y.S.2d 331 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. County 1985)

Atlantic Bank of New York v. Israel Discount Bank Ltd., 108 Misc. 2d 342, 441 N.Y.S.2d 315 (App. Term 1st Dep't 1981)

Atlantic Bank of New York v. Israel Discount Bank Ltd., 108 Misc. 2d 342, 441 N.Y.S.2d 315 (App. Term 1st Dep't 1981)

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Education

1978

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor - Cum Laude

1968

Herbert H. Lehman College

A.B

Speaking Engagements

2013

“Copyright, Culture, and Commerce”

Copyright litigation

2013

Nassau County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Committee, Luncheon

From VHR to DVR to Remote DVR to Internet. Digitalization has changed everything. Or has it? ABC v. Aereo and the copyright implications of internet streaming of broadcast television

2013

Fordham Law School, Center for Law & Information Policy Roundtable Breakfast Secondhand Bytes- Reselling Digital Content

2012

CAPITOL RECORDS v. REDIGI and THE FIRST SALE DOCTRINE Capitol Records v ReDigi and the First Sale Doctrine

2010

The Next Big Thing: Emerging Issues in Entertainment Law The Next Big Thing: Emerging Issues in Entertainment Law

2010

South by Southwest Music Festival SXSW Recording Industry vs The People

2010

Seeking Harmony in Music Distribution, CLE Webinar Seeking Harmony in Music Distribution

2010

Reaching Acc[h]ord: Resolving Disputes Over Music Downloading Reaching Acc[h]ord: Resolving Disputes Over Music Downloading

2010

2009

$80,000 a song? $80,000 a song?

2008

Media and Technology Policy-Making in the 21st Century

Media and Technology Policy-Making in the 21st Century

2008

Copyright issues

Recording Industry vs The People

Publications

2012

Recording Industry vs The People Recording Industry vs The People

2012

Ray's 2.0 Ray's 2.0

2008

The Judges' Journal, Judicial Division of American Bar Association. Summer 2008 edition, Part 1 of The Judges Journals' 2-part series, "Access to Justice". Large Recording Companies v. The Defenseless: Some Common Sense Solutions to the Challenges of the RIAA Litigation

Languages

English

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