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Louis John Kroeck IV
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Biography
Lou Kroeck has always maintained a strong interest in intellectual property, entertainment law and copyright issues. Mr. Kroeck attended college at the Pennsylvania State University where he received his B.S. in Information Science Technology and he attended law school at Case Western Reserve School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio where he received his J.D. with a specialization in technology, law and the arts. In law school Mr. Kroeck served as the president of Case Western's Intellectual Property Law Association and he served as a senior editor for the Case Western Technology and Internet Law Journal
Mr. Kroeck is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Eastern District and he serves on the advisory board of the Future Tenant Art Cooperative associated with Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Kroeck is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts as well as the Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association. He was admitted to the 2011-2012 Bar Leadership Institute for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the 2012-2013 Bar Leadership Institute for the Allegheny County Bar Association. Mr. Kroeck has been a guest lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh on topics such as copyright law, cyberbullying, online privacy and the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Litigation
72%
17 years | 100 cases
Entertainment
10%
18 years | 18 cases
Internet
8%
18 years | 15 cases
Civil Rights
5%
18 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Louis John Kroeck IV
1200 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
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Posted by Daria | April 03, 2024 | Licensing
Great consulting regarding licensing for copyrighted material
Louis helped me really well find out which company is responsible for getting a license that I want to use copyrighted material. He told me the legal aspect of whether I even need a license in my specific case, and he found the contact information of what I previously assumed might not have been a re...
Posted by Chris | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Good experience
Lou was recommended to me by a mutual friend to help with some real estate issues we ran into after purchasing the home. Lou took the time to review everything in detail with us and explain all of our options, with inevitably lead to us receiving a settlement.
Posted by William | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Settlement
Did a excellent job working with me and my case I was more than satisfied with my outcome and would recommend him for anyone who is looking for any representation.
Posted by Harris | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
The best lawyer you could ask for
Louis helped me with a previous problem with a former landlord. We were able to move out of that situation into a new dump. After a year of no contact we reached out to Louis and he immediately began helping us! For a very easy and reasonable fee he drafted a release document, after carefully reading...
Posted by Chelsea | June 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Helped with employment contract
Louis was able to help me maneuver a difficult contract agreement. It was comforting to have a confident and knowledgeable attorney to help handle the back and forth. I would highly recommend Louis to any of my friends or family.
Louis John Kroeck IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kroeck is a calm, collected attorney and an invaluable asset to the City of Pittsburgh. We worked together at the American Civil Liberties Union, where Mr. Kroeck demonstrates a vigorous commitments to the rights of vulnerable minorities."
"Louis is an excellent lawyer. I've had the opportunity to consult with him on a number of cases and Louis has proven to be straight forward in his analysis of issues."
"I had the pleasure on working with Mr. Kroeck on civil matter in federal court, and found that he is a very diligent, ethical attorney, and a true professional in every sense. Mr. Kroek uses his reputation, knowledge and experience to zealously advocate for his clients. As such, I recommend him without qualification or reserve, and would definitely work with him again if the opportunity presented itself."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
2008
Student Leadership Award, Case Western Reserve University
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Associate, Anstandig, McDyer & Yurcon, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationBar Leadership Institute
2011 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionCommunications Committee Co-Chair
2011 - 2012
Allegheny County Bar Association, Arts and Law CommitteeCo-chair
Education
2008
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D.
Speaking Engagements
2018
ACBA Judicial Trivia
ACBA Judicial Trivia
2017
Allegheny County Bar Association and the ACLU on first amendment rights and censorship.
Banned: Art, Censorship and the First Amendment
2015
The Essentials of Copyright Law
The Essentials of Copyright Law
2014
Allegheny County Bar Association, Arts and Law Committee
Art Contracts 101
2013
New Jersey Romance Writers Conference
Copyright Law For Authors
2012
The Stop Online Piracy Act has been a firestorm of controversy since it was introduced
The Stop Online Piracy Act
2012
Social Implications of Computing Technology
The Stop Online Piracy Act, Privacy and Freedom of Speech
2011
The Artist as Entrepreneur
Legal Considerations for Visual Artists
2011
Carnegie Mellon School of Music
Legal Considerations for Musicians
2011
Arts and Law CLE Event
Trademark Law
Publications
2012
Issue: The official Magazine of the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
SOPA: Felony Convictions for Online Piracy and the Erosion of Free Speech
2012
The Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association
Cyberbullying in Pennsylvania: Student’s Free Speech Rights Online
2011
At Issue: The official Magazine of the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Don’t Give up the Zip
2011
The Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association
What is Next for Spotify Music Service and the Future of the Music Industry
2010
At Issue (PA Bar)
The First Sale Doctrine and Why You Don't Own the Software You Purchase
Languages
English
Activity
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