$ 425-550 per hour
As the Principal Entertainment and Business attorney at Sotto Legal, LLC and with over 20 yrs. experience in the entertainment business and community, I have gained a unique mix and deeper understanding of my client’s needs. I strive to build a personalized experience with transparent communication and with cost-effective options. Book your initial consultation!
$ 425-550 per hour
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311 West 43rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Amanda | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
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...
Posted by Marisa | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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...
Posted by Adam | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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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...
Posted by Chelsea | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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...
Posted by Alena | May 25, 2018 | Contracts & Agreements
THE BEST
I booked an acting job in another country and I needed last-minute advice on my talent contract and Nicole was there for me. She actually stopped everything she was doing just to help me because the situation was so urgent. She is genuinely sweet, caring and will talk to you like a real person but i...
"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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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
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United States Figure Skating Association Gold Medalist, United States Figure Skating Association
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
2018 - Present
The National Academy of Television Arts & SciencesMember
2016 - Present
Prime Latino Media
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports IndustryMember
2012 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Entertainment Law CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
Council of Legal Education Opportunity
2008 - Present
Professional Skaters AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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B.A. in Politics and in Spanish
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B.A. in Politics and in Spanish
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