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$ 275-1025 per hour
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Acquired: 2001
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
1050 30th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007
200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY, 10166
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Posted by Wally | February 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
James stands out as the finest attorney I've encountered, excelling not only in legal expertise but also in being a friendly and helpful individual. During our hour-long consultation regarding potential copyright and trademark issues for our startup, James exhibited highest professionalism. Unlike ma...
Posted by Michelle | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
James Silverburg & Mike Oliver were my attorneys involving a photograph of mine that was used without my consent by a national news organization. I was extremely pleased with our results. Jamie & Mike gave me exceptional legal advise, and over a few years we had numerous settlements. I highly recomme...
Posted by Mary | May 15, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I had almost an hour long conversation with Jamie who really wanted to help and cared. Most lawyers only spend 5-10 minutes with you and just want to make a quick buck. Not Jamie. He was very professional and although I wish I could afford him, it makes sense why since you pay for what you get.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
When you hire someone from the Internet, you always do so with some trepidation. Without going into detail, I saw a few lawyers about my situation, and all told me to just drop it as it wasn't worth pursuing. Mr. Silverberg took my case, and managed, in a matter of months, to resolve my issue throug...
Posted by Marty | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Jamie Silverberg is first and foremost a true professional in every sense of the word. Understanding and satisfying the client's needs is the cornerstone of success. Proven time and again to me Jamie is an expert ( perhaps the best ) in his field of Intellectual Property Law and has the tools necessa...
"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent advocate for his copyright owners. He knows the law, he aggressively and effectively represents his client, and he gets good results for them."
"James is a hard working, intelligent and skilled adversary. He is highly professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer, without reservation. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in Intellectual Property law and related litigation. He is extremely through and does not take short cuts. His ethics are beyond reproach. He is very skilled in communicating complex IP and factual issues to clients and jurors of widely varying sophistication."
Intellectual property lawyer
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1997
Certificate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
1997
Semi Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University
1996
Semi Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University
1995
Quarter Final Moot Court Judge, Van Vleck Moot Court Competition, The National Law Center, The George Washington University
1994
Pro Bono Legal Services, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
1981 - Present
Senior Partner, The Intellectual Property Group PC
2013 - 2014
APA Delegate, International Federation of Reprographic Rights Organizations
2005 - 2007
Senior Partner, Goldfarb & Silverberg
1997 - 1997
Adjunct Faculty, American University Masters In Arts Administration
1995 - 1997
Professor of Law, Washington College Of Law
1987 - 1992
Adjunct Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
1979 - 1981
Legal Specialist, United States Deparment Of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch
1979 - 1980
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office For The District Of Columbia
2016 - Present
American Society for Collective Rights LicensingGeneral Counsel
2013 - Present
Academic Intellectual Property AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
White House News Photographers AssociationGeneral Counsel
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionMember
1998 - Present
Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law SectionMember
2013 - 2014
IFFRO International Federation of Reprographic Rights Organizations, Brussels, BelguimInternational Delegate
1983 - 1985
American Institute of Graphic Arts/Washington, D.C.Legal Counsel / Founding Member
1980 - 1982
Lawyers Comittee for the Arts / Washington D.C.Director
1980 - 1982
Artamerica CorporationPresident
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1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts/Honors
2019
2019
Legal Conceptions of Published and Unpublished Works
2013
Copyright
2013
Photography and Social Media
2013
Copyright
2012
Copyright
2011
Copyright
2011
Copyright
2010
Copyright
2007
Copyright
2005
Copyright Infringement, Protecting Your Art & Design
2005
Licensing
2005
Electronic Rights for Creative Professionals
2004
Electronic Rights for Creative Professionals
1997
Copyright
1997
Copyright Litigation
1996
Financing Motion Pictures
1996
Contracts & Copyrights
1995
Contracts & Copyrights
1995
Electronic Rights For Creative Professionals
1992
Copyright
1990
Negotiating Recording Contracts
1990
Negotiating Book Publishing Agreements
1990
Contracts & Coprights
1989
Legal Aspects of Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Organizations
1987
Book Publishing Agreements
1984
The Work For Hire Doctrine
2019
2015
2013
2013
2012
1997
1987
English
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