$ 375-550 per hour
Thomas Andrew Player
also known as Tom Player
About Thomas
Biography
My practice includes business and entertainment law transactions, litigation, and appeals in all Florida state courts.
I am a member of The Florida Bar, current Chair of the Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law section, and a member of the Business Law and Appellate Practice sections. I am also a member of the American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, and The Grammy® Awards (The Recording Academy).
I have been recognized by my peers multiple times as one of Florida Trend magazine's Florida Legal Elite, and as the number one entertainment attorney in Central Florida for the Orlando Business Journal's Annual "Best of the Bar."
I have lectured at continuing legal education seminars for the Florida Justice Association, The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, the Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium, and for 15 years was a panelist, sponsor, and host for the Florida Music Festival’s music industry conferences. I also guest-lecture at Florida A&M Law School, Barry Law School, the University of Central Florida, and Full Sail University.
I play bass guitar and did so professionally for many years. My experiences as a professional musician have given me considerable insight into the music business and an appreciation of the industry from the musician’s perspective. My entertainment clients include local, national, and worldwide artists, multi-platinum musicians and producers, Grammy® winners, and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Entertainment
70%
28 years | 500 cases
Business
10%
28 years | 200 cases
Litigation
10%
28 years | 3,000 cases
Appeals
5%
28 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
5%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Thomas Andrew Player, P.A.
127 W. Fairbanks Avenue, #434, Winter Park, FL, 32789
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Posted by Heather C | August 26, 2024 | Entertainment
Mr Player is Incompetent, INHO
We are now looking for a new Lawyer in Entertainment Law but used Player Law a few years back and we were very disappointed, to say the least. When dealing with Player Law a few years back, namely, Tom Player, we found that his follow up was terrible. Also we felt he was incompetent in reviewing exe...
Thomas Player
Replied last September 11, 202408/26/24: Hi Heather. I strive to consistently provide the highest level of customer service and highest quality legal services. I am frankly quite stunned by this review, as I have never received such negative feedback. It also appears that you waited a couple of years to post this, rather than bring your concerns directly to my attention at the time. I would like the opportunity to discuss this with you offline, so I can understand your perspective and hopefully address your concerns. Please feel free to call or email me at your convenience. 407-964-3235 or [email protected]. 09/11/24: Addendum: I take my reputation very seriously and was so concerned about your review that I searched all of my calendar entries, emails, client files, and my practice management software going back to the beginning of 2016 and could find no record of having represented you or even having had a consultation with you. If it was under another name, please clarify. And again, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you to address your concerns.
Posted by Eric | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
Tom has done great for us at stlrmedia.com
If anyone needs an entertainment lawyer make sure you holla at our boy Tom and tell him stlrmedia sent you he is great and has been our lawyer for 5 months and we have nothing but great things to say about him and his work
Posted by Dani | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
I would give Tom Player a 10 star rating if that was an option!
Tom has over exceeded my expectations time and time again. His prompt response times, work ethic, experience, industry knowledge and professionalism, do not go unnoticed. There are many large deals that would have never gone through without his guidance and support. Tom has helped put out many of my...
Thomas Andrew Player's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom Player is the go to guy when you are looking for an entertainment Lawyer. He not only knows the law and the specific nuances of the entertainment field, he has a deep passion and concern for his clients. Many lawyers claim to be entertainment lawyers but few really know and represent people in the industry. Tom Player is one of the few that does. Tom is also a highly respected appellate attorney and is well versed in the litigation aspects of the law. I gladly endorse Tom Player."
"I have known Thomas Player for over 12 years. He is a brilliant appellate attorney because he is a brilliant litigation attorney. When we worked together we would refer to him as the "Encyclopedia" for legal theory and the "Bible" when it came to ethical issues. A client in the hands of Tom Player is in capable hands indeed."
"Tom Player is a knowledgeable, diligent and ethical attorney. He is an advocate for his clients and always fights to obtain the best results. I endorse this lawyer and have recommended him to family and friends."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2007
Best of the Bar, Orlando Business Journal
2006
Best of the Bar, Orlando Business Journal
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney at Law, Thomas Andrew Player, P.A.
2013 - 2015
Attorney, The Nation Law Firm
2002 - 2013
Attorney, Weiss Legal Group, PA
1999 - 2002
Partner, McKeever, Albert & Barth, PA
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Best & Anderson , PA
Associations
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionExecutive Council
2006 - Present
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice SectionMember
1998 - Present
Florida BarMember
1998 - Present
Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mercury Ins. Group of Fla. v. AFO Imaging, Inc., 108 So. 3d 1094 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012)
Mercury Insurance Gourp's Petition for Writ of Certiorari was denied.
Geico Indem. Co. v. Physicians Group, LLC, 47 So. 3d 354 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010)
The judgment of the trial court was affirmed.
Vonder Haar v. Hennessy, 1 So. 3d 190 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009)
The Fifth DCA affirmed the trial court.
Education
1997
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Florida
MBA
1993
University of South Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section Spring 2015 Audio Webcast Series
Producer Agreements in the New Music Industry
2012
Practice Tips and Legal Updates in Entertainment Law
Viacom v. YouTube's impact on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
2010
Third Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium
Mediation in the Entertainment and Sports Industries
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What is a fair price to ask for to be bought out of my royalties?
23 Sep 2021
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I want to make porn. What are my first steps to getting my legal compliance rightfully done.
30 Jul 2021
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What is a artist pass entry
01 Jul 2021