Seth Christian Polansky

Seth Christian Polansky

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 25 years

Business Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Business, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Contracts & Agreements

11522 Taber St, Silver Spring, MD

About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

We offer counsel with regard to a broad spectrum of business and commercial concerns. Our partners are veterans of in-house legal departments, and are experienced counselors of multinational tech companies. They have worked extensively in the areas of venture capital funding, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international contracting for services and products, tech and IP transactions, option and equity incentive plans and HR concerns.

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Contracts and Agreements 25%

We offer counsel with regard to a broad spectrum of contracts. Our partners are veterans of in-house legal departments, and are experienced counselors of multinational tech companies. They have worked extensively in the areas of venture capital funding, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international contracting for services and products, tech and IP transactions, option and equity incentive plans and HR concerns.

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Entertainment 25%

We have counseled clients on media, intellectual property, entertainment and art law for over fifteen years. We have negotiated countless distribution, work for hire, purchase, merchandising and other agreements and regularly prepare and respond to cease and desist demands. We also offer skilled copyright, trademark and other IP-related advice.

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Intellectual Property 25%

We have counseled clients on media, intellectual property, entertainment and art law for over fifteen years. We have negotiated countless distribution, work for hire, purchase, merchandising and other agreements and regularly prepare and respond to cease and desist demands. We also offer skilled copyright, trademark and other IP-related advice.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

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Location

Law Offices of Seth Christian Polansky

11522 Taber St, Silver Spring, MD, 20902-2928

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Seth Christian Polansky's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Pleasant, Encouraging, Effective

Seth is enthusiastic, proactive and understanding – the traits you need in your lawyer. His welcoming demeanor and ability to translate complex legal terms into plain speech is reassuring while he navigates the legalities of your situation. Knowing that most of his clients do not have a law backgroun...d, Seth lays out all the available options and patiently discusses the costs/benefits of each. In my case, Seth reviewed an employment contract and explained the constraints it imposed. He identified the parts that were unenforceable and walked though how those could be challenged. Additionally, he described the potential consequences of each course of action, so I could make an informed decision. Throughout the process Seth was positive, and I felt that my issue was getting thorough consideration, irrespective of size. If you need your rights protected, make a wise investment and contact Seth.

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Seth Christian Polansky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Conkwright

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Seth for several years both personally and professionally. I have found him to be an invaluable resource for contracts and entertainment law."

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Angela Kosar

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Seth personally and professionally for many years, and have worked with him most recently in perfecting copyrights and trademarks for a mutual start up business client. He is extremely knowledgeable in the areas he practices - corporate law and governance, copyright and trademark law. He takes the time to know his clients, understand their needs, and deliver on time and on budget superior legal work. Seth is also very personable, and takes the time to explain to his clients exactly what is going on without legalese. I would not hesitate to recommend Seth as a top rate attorney"

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Alexander English

Entertainment lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Seth for almost a decade, at this point, and in that time, I have been consistently impressed with his knowledge, intelligence, creativity, and energy. I cannot think of another entertainment attorney I would rather have on my side if the need arose."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Spirit of DragonCon (Executive Producer - Seth Polansky), DragonCon Independent Film Festival

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Seth C. Polansky, LLC

2010 - 2015

General Counsel, Cellcrypt

2009 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, University Of Maryland University College

2008 - 2010

Director of Contracts & Subcontracts, CSC

2004 - 2006

General Counsel, Internosis, Inc.

Associations

2000 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

MA - Masters

1995

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

NAB Conference Contracting for Creatives

2015

National Association of Broadcasters

Contracting for Creatives

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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