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Julian Cordero
About Julian
Biography
Julian is an attorney (although he prefers the term "legal ninja"), music producer, and entrepreneur. In short, he is a pretty cool guy (as far as lawyers are concerned that is).
Julian started Cordero Law with the goal of revolutionizing the way law firms work. He hopes to achieve this by shifting away from the focus most traditional law firms hold dearly. A traditional law firm cares more about ensuring clients are billed properly than the work they are doing. As the result of this inappropriate focus, the public perception of lawyers has spiraled downhill. Most people hate lawyers. Julian wants to change this.
The philosophy of Cordero Law is to become a team member to its clients. We will work with our clients rather than for them. We will ensure there is an open channel of communication between us and the clients. And we will do all this while finding creative solutions to our client’s problems.
In addition to founding Cordero Law, Julian also recently established Music Regulation Inc., an information hub (or blog if you want to be less fancy about it) that discusses the legal issues surrounding the music industry. He caters this blog to both musicians and entertainment lawyers by writing in a plain English style that everyone can understand.
In his spare time (whenever that is anymore), Julian also produces Hip Hop and R&B songs. He is a classically trained musician and began his love for music at the age of eight when he first picked up the viola. Julian has produced records for Grammy award winning musicians and has been recognized among his peers for his talents. Julian plans to one day win a Grammy of his own in the “Producer of the Year” category.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
40%
14 years | 1,000 cases
Business
25%
14 years | 500 cases
Entertainment
25%
15 years
Intellectual Property
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-525 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
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Location
Cordero Law LLC
200 Park Ave, Suite 1700, New York, NY, 10166
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Julian Cordero's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
Awful Experience
Don't use this guy. He will work with you, get done what is needed and won't talk to you after he gets paid or is finished with the task. So if you expect to lean on Julian in the future, don't count on it; especially if you're a small business. I called Julian's office four times in a week regarding...
Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2020 | Entertainment
Exceptional Attorney!
I consulted Julian regarding selling book option rights for a TV miniseries....this was new territory for me, and Julian was Extremely Knowledgeable and Provided Excellent Legal Advice, Expertise and Direction for a Successful Outcome. Our conversations were very Enlightening and Enjoyable and it wa...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
PERFECT!!!
Julian reduced the TOS for a very complex website from my 28 pages to only 6!!! I could not be more pleased!
Posted by Nick | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Very Knowledgeable
Julian has helped me make the right decisions for my business. As a small business owner in the music industry, I have had to request legal advice regarding copyrights and trademarks. Julian is an expert in his field and truly cares about his clients' needs. I have recommended him to my family for th...
Posted by Stephanie | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Genius!
I came to Julian after a friend referred me to him. I am a singer and was signing a deal with a major label and didn't know what I was agreeing to. Julian sat down and explained to me what the contract meant in plain English. Julian also negotiated to try to get me the better deal. I was surprised...
Julian Cordero's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Julian Cordero is an extremely dedicated attorney and has a great personality. He is dedicated, zealous, and keeps his client's needs in mind. I endorse Mr. Cordero as I know that few attorneys are as caring and devoted to this field as he is."
"Julian is amazing! A client needed some trademark and patent work done. I don't handle IP matters so one of the partners at my firm recommended him for the job. The client was impressed with his advice, knowledge, and professionalism; which reflected well on me. Julian moved to the top of my referral list. I look forward to working with him in the future!"
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"Mr. Cordero frequently contributes thoughtful and thorough responses to questions posted on Avvo. Based on the quality and tone of his responses, my impression is that Mr. Cordero takes great care to understand his clients' issues and the substantive and procedural law needed to resolve them."
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"Julien and I respond to many of the same Entertainment based question, here on Avvo. I have consistently found Julian's Answers to be thoughtful and insightful, showing a great deal of business sense and knowledge in the Entertainment and related IP fields. I endorse Julian Cordero as a thoughtful and knowledgeable Entertainment attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, New York Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, New York Super Lawyers
2017
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2016
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who
2015
Drafting Clearer Contracts, Thomson Reuters
2015
Clients' Choice - Intellectual Property, Avvo
2015
Clients' Choice - Entertainment, Avvo
2015
Clients' Choice - Business, Avvo
2015
Clients' Choice - Contracts, Avvo
2014
Certificate of Outstanding Performance and Service, NYLS Student Bar Association
2014
NYLS Donor Award, Crane Corporation
2013
Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition, Hispanic National Bar Association
2013
Conducting Internal Investigations Certificate, Practical Law Company
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney and Managing Member, Cordero Law LLC
2014 - Present
President and CEO, Music Regulation Inc.
2015 - 2015
Client Due Diligence Consultant, Goldman Sachs
2015 - 2017
Contracts Department, Globecomm Systems Inc.
2013 - 2013
Legal, Burberry
2013 - 2013
Legal, CBS
2013 - 2014
Student Attorney, New York Law School Legal Services Inc.
2012 - 2012
Legal, Us Attorneys Office
2011 - 2011
Legal, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationSolo, Small Firm and General Practice Division
2011 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionCorporate Counsel Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionIntellectual Property Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionCopyright Policy Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionSoftware and Cloud Computing Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionTrademark Legislation Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionTrademark Transactions Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionTrademark and the Internet Committee
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationScience & Technology Law Section
2007 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Music Publishing
Success
Education
2014
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Sports & Entertainment Law 2017
Current Trends in the Music Industry – DOJ Consent Decrees and Full-Works Licensing
2015
How to Start a Business - A Legal Walk-through Guide
How to Start a Business
2013
How to Prepare for Law School
Panel on Being a First Year Law Student
Publications
2015
Music Regulation Inc.
Is Downloading Leaked Music Illegal?
2015
Music Regulation Inc.
The Big Three Advisers a Musician Needs to Become Successful
2015
Music Regulation Inc.
Four Ways to Legally Protect Yourself as a Music Artist
2015
Linkedin Pulse
How to Protect Your Assets | Business Lessons from 50 Cent
2015
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I use the product images from the amazon product page to list the products i am selling online?
02 Feb 2016
Q&A
Can I use the name botox in my business domain, website, business literature, etc.
26 Jan 2016
Q&A
My question is: Can a non-US citizen open a small business in NYC, and if so, where can I find valuable information about it?
19 Jan 2016