Jay Bernard Ross

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Entertainment
    44 years, 10,000 cases
  • 20% Contracts / Agreements
    44 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-33%), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($250-$400/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (7)

I booked bands while attending law school. I managed a music group signed by Warner Brothers, I have over three hundred celebrity clients in the music business.... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Music Contract Negotiations”

Posted by: a Entertainment client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I was looking for a well versed entertainment lawyer who had a significant amount of experience within the music industry. Through word of mouth and... more
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5 star rating

“Chicago Bar Association Referral”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I was referred online by the Chicago Bar Association on a Sat evening and I tried giving a call to leave a message. Instead Mr. Jay Bernard Ross... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Erick J. Bohlman

I have worked with Mr. Ross on several entertainment law matters. He has more experience than anyone I've met in the Chicago entertainment law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Erick Bohlman , Crystal Lake (IL), 5 months ago
Patrick Neil Wartan

Mr. Ross is one of the most experienced attorneys in the city, practicing entertainment law for over 40 years. His accomplishments are second to none,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Patrick Wartan , Chicago (IL), 7 months ago

Résumé

 

License

44 years since Jay Bernard Ross was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1968 03/06/2012
New York Currently registered 1987 05/21/2011

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Instructor in negotiation and music and publishing law at Music Industry Workshop 2008–present
President at Jay B. Ross and Associates P.C. 1984–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Illinois Law School J.D. 1967
University of Wisconsin, Madison Political Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1964

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lifetime Achievement Award Chicago Music Awards 2009
Moot Court First Place University of Illinois Law School 1966
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
member New York State Bar Association 1987-present
ABA 1969-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Current Trends in Entertainment Law Entertainment Law & Finance 1992
Current Trends in Entertainment Law Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 1985
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Music Industry Workshop Seminar 2011
music Industy Workshop Seminar 2010
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