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Barry Neil Shrum

Barry Neil Shrum

9.7

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 65% Entertainment
    21 years, 2,000 cases (5 examples)
  • 5% Copyright Infringement
    16 years, 10 cases (4 examples)
  • 5% Litigation
    16 years, 100 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($350-$500/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Shrum & Associates
    144 2nd Avenue North
    Suite 157
    Nashville, TN 37201
    Office: 615-338-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (0)

Videos (3)

About me: Music, entertainment and Internet attorney, consultant and expert witness with specialized knowledge of the music industry and royalty structures. Over 15... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Will Fight For His Client!!”

Posted by: wellsfry, 2009-01-22 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: "Integrity" should be Barry Shrum's middle name! He has represented us for various reasons from independent label legal work to finalizing and... more
5 star rating

“Excellent Nashville Based Attorney”

Posted by: brent, 2009-01-01 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: A few years ago, I had the misfortune of being involved in a lawsuit that could have been devastating to me as a small business owner. I had 10 days... more
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 11 years since Barry Neil Shrum was first licensed to practice law in TN.
  • 17 years since Barry Neil Shrum was first licensed to practice law in NJ.
  • 17 years since Barry Neil Shrum was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Senior Partner at Shrum & Assocaites 2009–present
Partner at Harris Martin Jones Shrum Bradford & Wommack, PA 1998–2009
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Law Juris Doctorate 1992
David Lipscomb University Theology MA - Masters 1987
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Presidential Who's Who McGuiness Publishing 2010
BV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Publisher Member BMI 1989–present
Volunteer and Supporter Nashville Songwriters Association International 1989–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: What type of work can be copywritten and can I...
Barry's answer: I respectfully disagree with the Ms. Koslyn and Mr. Ballard that the designs must be copyrighted... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"In Charge: Music Row's Decision Makers" Music Row Magazine 2008
A Day in the Life of a PDA-Enabled Lawyer Palm 24/7 2003
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Cases
Title:
Garth Brooks v. Commbine.com, LLC
Practice Area:
Arbitration
Outcome:
Domain name returned to petitioner
Description:
http://www.adrforum.com/domains/decisions/96097.htm

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Entertainment Law Entertainment Law 101 2008
Entertainment law Entertainment Law Review 2005
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