Leonard Jack Charney

Leonard Jack Charney

also known as Len Charney

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 60 years

Business Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Intellectual Property

60 E 42nd St Fl 46, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 60 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1966

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Leonard J. Charney

60 E 42nd St Fl 46, New York, NY, 10165-0043

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Leonard Jack Charney's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Review of Leonard Charney

Len Charney has been hired by my company many times over the last 25 years. He has performed trademark/copyright work and advised my company on many legal issues that have come up over the years. Len is very thorough and all work that has been done has been completed on time. I would highly recommen...d Len for any business/intellectual property legal issues.

Posted by The Hello Strangers | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Excellent service for our music business needs!

Len has helped us many times over the years with various music-related needs, and we couldn't have asked for a more thorough, friendly, and prompt representative! He always asked questions, was patient, and fastidiously reviewed the work we required until it was right. He was also a devoted advocate ...when negotiations were involved. We couldn't have been in better hands!

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Long-term Client Review

Mr. Charney has represented me for over 20 years, successfully negotiating deals and contracts with record labels, Hollywood studios and Broadway producers. His communication and negotiation skills are the best I've ever encountered, and his ethics are beyond reproach. I cannot recommend him highly ...enough.

Posted by Joseph | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Knowledgeable, Attentive and Genuinely Caring

I’ve worked with Len for several years now on many projects and can wholeheartedly endorse him. He is the consummate professional and always comes up with innovate and creative ways to achieve the protection we’re looking for. There are no surprises and he feels like an integrated extension of our co...mpany. We will continue to use his services and have recommended him to my colleagues – with confidence!

Posted by Lou | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

It doesn't get any better than Len Charney

I've been using Len Charney's services since 2002. He was successful in getting my agent to pay me every penny of the 30,000.00 she owed me. No easy feat! I was warned by other lawyers at the time that I would be lucky if I got half the money back. Len proved them ALL wrong. I have also used Len to r...eview and advise me with several contracts over the years. I trust him, I respect him and I highly recommend him!

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Leonard Jack Charney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Charney is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

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Robert Freedman

Entertainment lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Len and I worked together for a television company many years ago. Since then we have worked together on a number of matters and have referred matters to each other. He is very knowledgeable and has a firm grasp of his clients' needs. In addition to his depth of experience in music and other entertainment law areas, he is a skilled trademark and copyright lawyer. His clients are fortunate to have him as their legal representative."

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Henry Kaufman

Insurance lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve known and worked with Len Charney professionally for more than 15 years. I know him to be an excellent resource on IP issues, and he is also especially knowledgeable on music and other entertainment contractual matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Leonard J. Charney

1975 - 1990

General Counsel, RCA Records

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trademark Law Section

Member

1991 - Present

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

Member

1965 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney

Education

1966

New York University

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

New York University

LL.M - Master of Laws

1962

Brown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Hofstra University

Recording Agreements

1998

Hofstra University

Recording Agreements

1997

Hofstra University

Recording Agreements

1996

Hofstra University

Recording Agreements

1995

Hofstra University

Recording Agreements

1993

Kids Music Seminar

Opportunities for Children Recording Artists

1992

Kids Music Seminar

Opportunities for Children Recording Artists

1991

Kids Music Seminar

Opportunities for Children Recording Artists

Languages

English

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