Mr. Arrington is an attorney with fourteen (14) years of experience. He has a general practice but specializes in entertainment including (intellectual property, media (TV, Film, Internet), and contracts. Additonally, from time to time some of his clients have an occasional criminal or family law case.
He is the son of Fulton County Superior Court Judge, Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. There are seven (7) lawyers in the Arrington Family and Mr. Arrington heads the Arrington Law Firm.
He obtained his Doctor of Laws degree from Emory University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Mr. Arrington is a motivational speaker, author and filmmaker.
Practice areas
Your freedom is priceless. At the ArringtonLawFirm we work with you and your family to ensure that your case is handled in the most professional manner. We handle Federal and State cases as well as major felonies and white collar crime.
25 years, 1,000 cases
Our business practice consists of incorporating,
25 years, 500 cases
Unfortunately, there comes a time in the life of some contracts that they must be enforced by litigation. Litigation is never the first option and is extremely costly.
25 years, 500 cases
Contracts are essential in the business world. Contracts are the written expression of the agreements reached between clients. Contracts are helpful so the parties do not forget what their roles and responsibilities are.
25 years, 750 cases
Trademarks and service marks help protect rights of owners.
25 years, 500 cases
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Arrington & Phillips, LLP
2200 Fairburn Rd
Atlanta, GA, 30331-2172
Arrington Law Firm
775 Houston Mill Rd
Suite #4
Atlanta, GA, 30329-4224
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/18/2021 |
| Legal answers | 4 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
| Top 25 Black Lawyers in Atlanta | The Atlanta Tribune Magazine | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Arrington & Phillips, LLP | 2010 - Present |
| Managing Partner | ArringtonLawFirm | 2000 - Present |
| Associate, Of Counsel | Arrington & Hollowell, PC | 1996 - 2000 |
| Law Clerk | Georgia Court of Appeals | 1996 - 1996 |
| Trademark Enforcement Associate | Atlanta Centinnial Olympic Properties | 1996 - 1996 |
| Legal Extern | Turner International | 1995 - 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Associate | Troutman Sanders | 1994 - 1994 |
| Summer Intern, Summer Clerk | AT&T | 1989 - 1993 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia | Board Member | 2001 - Present |
| United Way Volunteer Involvement Program | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Gate City Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law Section | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BESLA Quarterly Newsletter | Trademark Enforcement on an Olympic Level | 1997 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Law | Doctor of Laws | 1996 |
| University of Virginia | Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| From New York to South Beach to Hollywood | Film Distribution From Book to Film | 2012 |
| From South Beach to Hollywood | How to turn your book into a film? | 2011 |
| Peachtree Village International Film Festival | Film and TV Distribution | 2010 |
| From South Beach to Hollywood | Film Distribution in the Digital Age | 2010 |
| 15th Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium | Film Law | 2010 |
| 14th Annual Entertainment and Intellectual Property Symposium | Film Distribution | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| American Black Film Festival | Legal and Business Aspects of Independent Film Distribution | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Georgia v client | Won Motion to Suppress Drug Evidence |
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Marvin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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