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

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Posted by Adam | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Writer

All I wanted to do was create something that the world could experience, never truly knowing the laws and information needed to actually execute it. As a writer and artist, we want to create, but we don’t always understand the depth of legal work that is required. I was lost when it came to the l...egal work needed for my children’s book. Where to begin? My Illustrator and I had a complex partnership that created some unique obstacles, and I knew coming up with an agreement for us would be a challenge. But Nope, not for Nicole Sotto! After speaking with Nicole, she tackled and did everything I requested while supplying me with excellent guidance, honesty, and clarity. As an artist, legal jargon can be confusing, but Nicole broke it down and made it crystal clear! I am extremely satisfied with the Work for Hire Agreement that she drafted and will be working with her again in the future!!! God bless!!! We need more attorneys like this!!!

Posted by Kelly | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Exceptional Work

I recently worked with Nicole Sotto on creating a legal contract to protect me as a Blogger while working with brands. She was incredibly knowledgeable and guided me through the whole process. I was very impressed with Nicole’s clear communication and professional approach. I will absolutely continu...e to use Nicole for my legal needs and could not recommend her higher to others.

Posted by Jessica | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Best Lawyer!

Nicole is the most helpful lawyer I can ever ask for. I make a living as a full-time fashion blogger and Nicole has helped me resolve a legal issue that has been significantly holding my business and brand back. She explained the problems and elaborated on the matter to me better than anyone else I h...ave ever worked with. She is very responsive and quick to help. She is genuinely the nicest person with the biggest heart to help! I can definitely say I will work with her again soon!

Posted by Kristina | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Highly recommend Sotto Legal

When I was seeking an attorney to write up a Services Contract for my Interior Design business, I contacted Ms. Sotto and I was immediately impressed with the way she took the time to thoroughly explain what was needed for the contract and how it would be laid out. Right down to the smallest of detai...ls. Not having any familiarity with contracts, I felt comfortable and confident in our meetings. Ms. Sotto was very straightforward and addressed any and all concerns of mine with complete understanding and compassion. She is everything you could want and expect of a top-notch attorney. I highly recommend her for your legal needs. She is quite simply, the best. Thank you, Nicole, for working so graciously with me, having patience, diligence, and providing my business with a rock-solid contract! Kristina Favale Whimsy Interiors LLC

Posted by Ganna Delgadillo | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Brilliant Attorney Who Helped With Creating the Terms and Conditions & Protection to my Online Fashion Line!!!

Fashion Designer I am a fashion designer who has an online fashion line and Nicole Sotto created a Terms and Conditions Policy that I was able to put on my website. Before speaking to Nicole, I was completely unaware that I needed a Terms and Conditions Policy, what it really consisted of and wha...t it meant for my company to have one. She answered all my questions thoroughly and walked me through the whole process. I really felt comfortable working with Nicole and I’m glad I put my trust in her hands. It wasn't up until speaking to Nicole that I realized that all companies have a Terms and Conditions Policy on their website, so I'm really happy that I have one now. I highly recommend Nicole, she is an amazing lawyer.

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"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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