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Alonzo McAlpine Alston
also known as NC Entertainment Lawyer, NC Trademark Lawyer
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About Alonzo
Biography
Attorney Alonzo McAlpine Alston, born in Savannah, GA, is a passionate and faith-driven attorney, deeply committed to his family and clients. He draws inspiration from his parents, whose contributions to the civil rights movement and entrepreneurial spirit shaped his worldview. His mother broke barriers as the first Black woman pediatrician in Savannah and marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His father's contributions include founding Atlanta's first luxury private transportation company and active involvement in key civil rights organizations. Alonzo's career is guided by these principles, focusing on social equity and empowering others through entrepreneurship. His legal journey began with a desire to protect clients from the pitfalls he experienced in business deals. This led him to found Movement Productions, LLC and McAlpine PLLC, offering personalized legal services. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in African-American Studies, Alonzo also graduated from Charlotte School of Law. He is licensed to practice in North Carolina, driving positive change through integrity and client advocacy.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Entertainment
55%
17 years
Intellectual Property
20%
17 years
Business
15%
17 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2017 2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
McAlpine PLLC - NC Entertainment Law & Business Law Firm
(704) 731-0938
Fax
112 S. Tryon St., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC, 28284
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Posted by Alex | October 10, 2017 | Business
Business Consultation
I contacted Mr. Alston and we sat down for a consultation for business start up. I knew I wasn't fully prepare but I wanted to make sure I was headed in the right direction. Mr. Alston did just that he made me aware of hidden or simple cost that I wasn't aware of and made sure I understood how to pre...
Posted by Alene | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Professional
If I was asked to describe Attorney Alston in one word it would be human. In his world of technology, I have sadly realized that humanity is often times lost when interacting with one other. However, that is not what I experienced while working with Attorney Alston. Not only was he passionate abo...
Posted by Sandra | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Novel Adaptation to Film
Attorney Alston was recommended by an acquaintance in Madison, Wisconsin where I live. Within a week of contacting him, he provided advice, clarified issues I didn't understand as a publisher and author about granting permission rights for my work to be adapted for film and/or television and drew up ...
Posted by Kevin Pinckney | May 05, 2017 | Intellectual Property
Amazing Consultation
I had an amazing consultation regarding an infringement case I'm faceing. I've spoken to a few other legal advisors and legit was the only one who actually understood the case and didn't get intimidated by the complexity of it. The guy is simply flat out smart.
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Knowledgeable and professional
Alonzo Austin was definitely informative with helping me and my client with an entertainment contract issue. It went through the contract line by line explaining in details what it said and meant and helped consult us to a solution to our contractual issue
Alonzo McAlpine Alston's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Alston is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."
"Mac Alston is well connected and respected in Charlotte."
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"I have known Mr. Alston since law school and I have always been impressed by his professionalism and work ethic. He was always on top of any project that needed to be completed with a zealousness that is serving his clients well. I would recommend him for any legal issue a client might have."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with "Mac" on several projects in the past. He is a diligent advocate, meticulous in his research, and passionate about whatever issue he takes on."
"I've worked with Mr. Alston on numerous committees and projects over the past three years. He's empathetic, dedicated, and understands the big picture when confronting important issues. I appreciate his work in the legal community, and I recommend his work as a counselor at law."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star - NC, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Leaders In The Law, Business North Carolina
2021
Rising Star - NC, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star - NC, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star - NC, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2018
Rising Star - NC, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2016
Client Choice Award - Ent, Business, IP, Contracts & Litigation, Avvo
2016
Super Rated Attorney, Avvo
2016
Top 40 Under 40 (NC), National Black Lawyers
2015
Client Choice Award - Entertainment, Business, IP, Contracts, Avvo
2015
Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo
2014
Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo
2013
Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo
N/A
CALI Award - Torts (II) Highest Grade, Charlotte School of Law/Center for Computer‑Assisted Legal Instruction
N/A
Pro Bono Service Award, NCBA
N/A
Dean's Special Recognition Award, Charlotte School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Member, McAlpine PLLC
2010 - Present
Of Counsel, Ken Harris & Associates, P.A.
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries
2011 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law SectionPast Treasurer
2010 - Present
NCBACo-chair, YLD - Minority Focus Committee
2009 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
2009 - Present
American Bar Association
2009 - Present
John S. Leary Bar Association
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
2015 - 2015
Carolinas Entertainment NetworkPresident
2012 - 2014
Carolinas Entertainment NetworkAdvisory Board
2010 - 2011
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law SectionChair, Music and Film Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Quality Home Care Services v. Potentate, LLC
Favorable Pre-Trial Settlement For Plaintiff
Fuzion Force Entertainment Academy, LLC v. The Dance District, LLC
Pre-trial Settlement
Abramovic v. Grant et al.
Settled
Caul v. Foster, et al.
Default Judgment for $28, 752.96
Chappell Adult Day Care, LLC, et al. v. Wildrick, et al.
Bench trial. Judgement for plaintiffs.
Bailey v. Midgett Productions, LLC
Confidential Settlement
Education
2009
Charlotte School of Law
J.D.
2004
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Carolina, Chapel Hill
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Webinar
Music Contracts
2017
Business Law: A Comprehensive Survey
Entertainment Law Fundamentals
2017
Business Contracts: Top 10 Most Costly Mistakes
Price and Payment Obstacles
2013
Entertainment, Music, Movies and the Law
Publishing 101
2012
Power 98 Presents The “Future Flavas Music Summit 2012″: Taking It To The Next Level
McAlpine PLLC| NC Entertainment Lawyer Breakout Session - Music Publishing and Copyrights
2012
Power 98 Presents The “Future Flavas Music Summit 2012″: Taking It To The Next Level
The Basic - Entertainment Contracts, etc.
2012
MAY CEN MIXER
Copyright 101
2012
Lunch Talk
Entertainment Law
2011
MidAtlantic Music Conference
Entertainment Law
2011
Making The Right Moves Entertainment
Entertainment Law
2011
Future Flavas Music Summit
Entertainment Law
2011
Carolinas Entertainment Network Mixer
Entertainment Law - Copyright Law & Publishing
Publications
2019
Super Lawyers - North Carolina
C'Mon and Raise Up
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
ASCAP or BMI?
25 Oct 2017
Q&A
Would it be doubling dipping to have an entity agree to a split of the profits as a producer and be paid for production roles?
07 Jan 2017
Q&A
If I leave a band, what percentage of royalties, publishing and sales am I entitled to, on songs that I wrote and performed on?
10 Sep 2015