Nicole Sotto

Nicole Sotto

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 13 years

Entertainment Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Business, Trademark Application, Copyright Application

311 West 43rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Entertainment 55%

Serving the transactional needs of independent TV/Film production companies, entertainment companies, influencer talent & marketing agencies, directors, actors, writers, designers, bloggers, visual artists, photographers, and creative businesses.

55%
Business 30%

Serving small businesses and entrepreneurs with business contracts and business formation.

30%
Trademark Application 10%

Protecting businesses with trademark applications, registrations, searches, office actions, licensing, assignments, cease and desist letters, maintenance and monitoring.

10%
Copyright Application 5%

Protecting businesses with copyright applications, assignments, licensing, cease and desist letters and copyright ownership and transfers.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-550 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sotto Legal

311 West 43rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10036

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Nicole Sotto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Chelsey | February 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She is the BEST

I absolutely LOVE Nicole. I wouldn't trust anyone else except for her when it comes to protecting me and making sure nothing slides through my contracts. She is SO responsive and takes the time to look over every detail and ensures that nothing is missed. Couldn't ask for a better lawyer!

Posted by Louis | January 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience!!!

My experience was phenomenal! Our company's former lawyer ran into legal issues which required our company to part ways and search for a new entertainment lawyer. After an extensive search for a new lawyer in New York Nicole Sotto and the entire Sottto Legal team quickly picked up where our former l...awyer left off. Sotto Legal is extremely knowledgable, professional, responsive, courteous, and detailed. I highly recommend Sotto Legal!

Posted by Amanda | April 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted, helpful, and your best option for an attorney!

I am producing a short film for the festival circuit. Nicole Sotto made it possible for me to secure a film location by writing up a contract/agreement between the owners of the facility and me. She made it an easy process because all she needed from me was to answer a few questions about the project.... I gave her the info and within days I had the contract. She is helpful, intelligent, and anticipates your needs. She helps explain things in a way that makes you feel like you have a better understanding of your legal matter. If you’re looking for a no fuss, timely, and efficient entertainment attorney, you want to work with her!

Posted by Marisa | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very thorough and personable.

Nicole Sotto was a pleasure to work with. She was very personable and thorough. Her clients full protection is of utmost importance to her and she is very amicable to questions and anything you want to change. Nicole is great at explaining the why behind all components of contracts and liability wa...ivers. I have a fairly new travel retreat business and my business partner and I have very limited experience with putting together legal documents. Nicole was very patient with us with listened to our requests, she has helped us get our liability waivers and legal documents in place so we feel protected and well prepared going forward. I would strongly recommend hiring Nicole if you want to protect your business and personal liability.

Posted by Chelsea | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A trusted ally

Nicole is a bright capable attorney. I needed help with my management contract which was a crucial step in my acting career. I reached out to Nicole for help, she was sensitive to my needs answered my questions, and was always objective about the best course of action. She works diligently to provide... excellent client support, and has advised me on other legal matters no matter how large or small my need may be. I always feel comfortable and can trust her implicitly.

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Nicole Sotto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Tonoyan

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Ms. Sotto as a knowledgeable and effective attorney. Having worked together on a number of matters in the past, I have seen the diligence and understanding with which she consistently defends the client's interests."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Client Champion Gold 2020, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

2020 Superlawyers Rising Star: New York Metro, SuperLawyers

2019

Entertainment Lawyer of the Year in New York-2019, Corporate INTL

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

N/A

United States Figure Skating Association Gold Medalist, United States Figure Skating Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principle Attorney, Sotto Legal

2010 - 2010

Summer Associate, McGivney & Kluger

2009 - 2010

Legal Intern, Connecticut Attorney General's Office

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, New York Attorney General's Office

2007 - 2008

Paralegal, Latham & Watkins, LLP

Associations

2018 - Present

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Member

2016 - Present

Prime Latino Media

2012 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industry

Member

2012 - Present

New York City Bar Association, Entertainment Law Committee

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Council of Legal Education Opportunity

2008 - Present

Professional Skaters Association

Member

Screens Actors Guild

Member

United States Figure Skating Association Gold Medalist

Education

N/A

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Messiah College, cum laude

B.A. in Politics and in Spanish

N/A

Universidad De Barcelona in Spain (B.A. International Coursework)

B.A. in Politics and in Spanish

N/A

Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

N/A

Recipient of America’s National Teenager Academic Scholarship

N/A

UCONN LAW: Co-President of Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Society

Publications

2009

Connecticut Law Review Editor

2008

Connecticut Law Review Editor

Languages

Spanish

English

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