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Carl D. Berry, a former New York State Trooper and U.S. Marine Corp Reservist who served during the Gulf War, received his bachelors in political science from the State University of New York, College at New Paltz and his juris doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Mr. Berry represents a number of companies in general business matters including, commercial transactions, corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing, as well as litigation in state and federal court. He also practices sport and entertainment law providing representation to world class professional athletes, musicians and producers, and television and event production companies.
While at North CarolinaCentralUniversity, a historically BlackUniversity, Mr. Berry served as Class Vice President and Class President. He was a founding member of the law school’s Entertainment & Sports Law Association and served on the school’s Coalition for Battered Women. He was selected by the University’s Chancellor, the Honorable Julius Chambers, to serve on the Select Search Committee for the LawSchool’s Dean.
Early in his career, Mr. Berry had the opportunity to work in private practice under the tutelage of former Florida Secretary of State the late Jessie J. McCrary, who was the first African American to hold to the post for the State of Florida since reconstruction. During that time Mr. Berry became a Jim K. Batten Fellow and was on the Board of Directors for the Miami Black Archives. Mr. Berry continued his private law practice which included commercial litigation, real property litigation, labor and employment, contract, copyright and sports and entertainment law.
Mr. Berry also worked in sports television, and event promotion, initially, with Don King Productions, Inc. and later Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc. He has worked on and promoted television programs seen on HBO, Showtime, ESPN, domestic cable and Pay Per View, seen by millions of viewers in 107 countries. Mr. Berry has worked with and represented world class athletes such as Former World Champions, Michael Moorer, Hector Camacho, Richard Hall, Juan Urango, David Santos and O’Neil Bell.
He has published articles and text in the area of Federal labor and employment, Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as EEOC law. Mr. Berry is also Associate Graduate Faculty at Florida Atlantic University, teaching sports law for the MBA Sports Administration program and business law for the Barry Kaye College of Business.
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$ 275-425 per hour
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Mr.Berry is such an amazing lawyer . Very attentive and on point . Mr. Berry is very understanding and patient. He fought tooth and nail to win each one of our cases. I suggest anyone who is in need of any type of legal assistance Mr. Berry Is the one to call . Great office staff and outstanding resu...
Posted by Amin | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I retained Mr. Berry for a very complex civil litigation after two lawyers failed me. Mr. Berry was one of the most honest lawyers I have ever dealt with and he was extremely competent, knowledgeable and effective. The case was resolved with a great outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Berry.
Posted by Jeff | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Berry was very responsive and explained the process and thoroughly prepared me for my case. He made difficult life event a little easier to overcome.
Posted by ROBERT | March 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Carl Berry is my attorney for over 15 years. His ability to communicate the law so you can understand it is just amazing. He is tenacious,honest and a person who will motivate you by his actions. A master mediator and great trial lawyer. He works in several arenas of law and is very successful in doi...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This demonic looking man needs the Bar to take license.The justice system in America is broken.Can someone get evicted out of a place they never moved or lived in.someone please explain.I saw a place listed online,like anyone would I called the number and the place was shown to me by a realtor name J...
"I have collaborated with Mr. Berry on a few legal matters and have found him a great legal resource. He is a highly intelligent attorney who excels in representing his clients. If I have a question in bankruptcy, debt or business law, I call him. I recommend him as an attorney."
"I worked with Mr. Berry on a hotly contested business dispute. He is highly competent and professional in his work and in his dealings with opposing counsel."
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Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Troop Commander's Commendation, New York State Police
1991
National Defense Service Medal, Department of Defense
1991
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Department of Defense
1991
Meritorious Unit Citation, United States Marine Corp
1989
Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal, United States Marine Corp
2007 - Present
Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Atlantic University
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, The Strategic Legal Group
2003 - 2005
Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc.
2001 - 2003
Media Transaction Counsel, Don King Productions, Inc,
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Carl D. Berry, P.A.
1996 - 1998
Associate, McCrary & Mosley, P.A.
1981 - Present
Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity
The firm prevailed on all claims.
We prevailed on the jurisdictional issue after which the case settled.
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Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Lawyers and the Business of Boxing.
2008
Ethics Panel: Ultimate Fighting Championship – Mixed Martial Arts, a comparative analysis.
2008
Conflicts of Legal and Agency Representation in Sports
2007
Opportunities in Sports Media and Entertainment
2006
"Everything You Always Wanted to Know (But Couldn't Find Out!): Sports, Sports Media and Sponsorship Law"
2006
Boxing - The Wild West of Sports
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