Zebulon Kelly Chandler
also known as Zeb Chandler
About Zebulon
Biography
Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer Zebulon K. Chandler is not your average lawyer. A seasoned entertainment lawyer with a career built in tv, music, and marketing, he represents producers, songwriters, companies, artists, and labels in music, film, and technology deals.
At Chandler and Chandler Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia where he practices law with his esteemed partner trial lawyer Walker Chandler, he is known for being approachable and yet serious about business. His experience and background relating to creators and the companies they work with is vital in helping clients craft win-win agreements and resolving the occasional impasse. The firm has practice areas in entertainment, personal injury, and business law.
Mr Chandler has worked on deals with labels and companies like Sony, Atlantic, Warner Music Group, Viacom, BMG, and Primary Wave among others.
In a variety of deal types he represents talent and companies including multiple Grammy Nominated Artists, Multi-Platinum Producers, Major Investors, and Technology Entrepreneurs.
When he is not working on key agreements for clients he can be found visiting clients on set or in studio sessions. And when not doing that he might be recording content for his daily video series on Instagram @atlentlaw
Attorney "Zeb" Chandler studied at the University of Georgia Terry College of Business where he earned his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems. After UGA, he moved to LA where he worked in the television industry for an entertaiment marketing firm specializing in product placement and co-branding. He later returned to Georgia and built a dj and event production company among other business and work acheivements, and later graduated from from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta where he received his Juris Doctorate.
The Firm's Goal: Quality,Professional,Responsive services for every client every time.
Attorney Chandler is a native Georgian, (sharing the same name as his hometown Zebulon, Georgia!) and is also an avid linguist. He has studied Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Portugese, and Spanish. When he is not working with clients, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his wife, family, friends, and ridgeback.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 13 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Chandler and Chandler Law Group
3340 Peachtree Rd NE Suite #1010, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Zebulon Kelly Chandler's Reviews
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8 Client Reviews
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Posted by Chris | April 28, 2015
Great Entertainment attorney!
Zeb is a great, experienced attorney that takes the time to understand his clients needs to ensure mutual satisfaction and the best possible outcome for the matter at hand. Would def recommend!!
Posted by Melissa (Missy) | July 07, 2014 | Entertainment
A Great Attorney To Have On Your Side!
As a novice who was nervously entering into my first real entertainment contract negotiation I feel fortunate to have had Zebulon (Zeb) guide the way. From the very beginning Zeb was the most responsive and accommodating with his time and answered all my questions via emails and/or phone calls aroun...
Zebulon Kelly Chandler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Zeb is an experienced attorney that knows the law. In entertainment his experience with songwriters, producers, and major labels helps him to understand how deals and contracts are structured, negotiated, and written. In personal injury cases Zeb is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with insurance companies on behalf of his clients."
"Zeb is a great guy and wonderfully devoted attorney in the Atlanta community. Knowing him personally, I have no doubt he renders excellent care and attention to his clients. He also provides consistently valuable feedback on the Q&A discussion boards. I highly endorse Attorney Chandler."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Zeb is a great lawyer. He has become one of my firm’s go to attorneys for music, film, and talent representation. I highly recommend him."
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"I highly endorse Mr. Chandler. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Chandler has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Zeb is truly an asset to the legal community. He is intelligent and knows how to get the job done. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for his clients in court."
"Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Highly skilled and of uttermost competence in the entertainment field."
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"The answers provided by Mr. Chandler on Avvo demonstrate that not only is he knowledgeable and insightful, but he cares about his clients and will work hard to help them achieve their goals."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 10% in USA, Entertainment Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Entertainment Law Top Contributor Award 2016, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
1998
Eagle Scout, BSA
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Chandler and Chandler Law Group
2005 - 2008
Territory Manager, Savannah Distributing
2002 - 2005
Brand Agent, SR Entertainment
Associations
2019 - Present
Stembler Scholar Search CommitteeCo-chair
2018 - Present
Backstage Economic AllianceMember
2017 - Present
International Entertainment and Sports Law Committee of the Entertainment and Sports IndustriesCommittee Member
2017 - Present
Digital Media and New Technologies Division Committee of the Entertainment and Sports IndustriesCommittee Member
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Motion Picture, Television, Cable and Radio DivisionMember
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Digital Media and New Technologies DivisionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports IndustriesMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
Georgia Lawyers for the ArtsMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Songwriters Guild of AmericaMember
2012 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2013 - 2013
Jazzoo AtlantaCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Successfully Executed Agreement
Successfully Executed Agreement
Agreement Made, Currently Ongoing
200,000 Settlement
Business Adopted Agreement and Recieved Capital Investment
Ageement Reached
Successfully negotiated and executed deal between parties
Settlement reached in excess of 500,000
Settlement Reached
Artist was Signed to Deal with Major Media Company
Producer Signed with Label
Application filed and Trademark Granted
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Negotiated, drafted, and executed agreement
Settled for 150,000
Settled
successfuly negotiated and executed talent deal, show on air
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Legal Writing and Test Taking Techniques
2014
2014
The Georgia Bar Exam Prep Strategies
2013
Rights in Digital Recordings
Publications
2018
2015
2014
2013
2013
2013
Languages
Spanish
Japanese
Mandarin
English
Portuguese
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