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Darren Adam Heitner
About Darren
Biography
A sample of the matters I have handled:
- Protection and enforcement of the trademarks,
- The filing of trademark applications for a variety of international classes.
- Civil theft / conversion related to electronic copyrighted material.
- Litigation concerning the duties of an escrow agent.
- Breach of contract matters in sports, entertainment, music, etc.
- Music royalty disputes.
- Disputes over the ownership of copyrights.
- Copyright infringement from online downloads.
- Defamation matters.
- Tortious interference claims.
A sample of the clients I have represented:
- Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
- NHL player Jack Johnson
- NFL players Greg Hardy and Mario Manningham
- EDM DJ group A&G
- Slip n' Slide Records
- Pras from the Fugrees
- Businessman David Sugarman
- Super Music Group
- Rosenhaus Sports Representation
- Morgan Advisory Group
- Sure Sports Lending
- We Got You, LLC
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Entertainment
30%
16 years
Intellectual Property
30%
16 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
16 years
Copyright Infringement
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 4 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 5 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
HEITNER LEGAL
215 Hendricks Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement
Outstanding lawyer!
Darren was referred to me when I needed help with a copyright infringement. He responded immediately to my inquiry, listened to my concerns, and handled my case professionally and promptly. He was my advocate, always looking out for my best interests. I felt peace of mind, knowing he was on my side ...
Posted by Kyle | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
I love my lawyer!
Darren is the best there is. As my business started to grow, I needed counsel for a trademark. A colleague referred me to Darren. I was immediately impressed by Darren’s firm grasp on IP law. He is the ideal lawyer — smart, dependable, and wickedly fast at responding to email. After my trade...
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Quick Responses
When I needed help with a contract dispute, I reached out to Mr. Heitner and he responded right away, even though he was traveling overseas at the time. Very straight shooter and cut right to the chase. I know that everyone's case is different but for this particular matter Mr. Heitner was able to ...
Posted by Beth | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Top Sports and Entertainment Lawyer in the BIZ
Mr. Darren Heitner is helping me, Beth Silverberg, and The Sports Girls LLC implement marketing and sponsorship contracts for my A-List Athletes and clients. He is assisting me with my Nation Wide Radio Show upcoming contract with SBNationRadio, and has pointed me in the right direction several time...
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2014
Timely, Responsible, and Dedicated
Darren Heitner is the most responsive attorney I have encountered. He makes himself readily available to clients and performs his tasks in a timely manner. I have never had to perform continuous "follow-up" with Mr. Heitner. He is responsible, personable, and dedicated. Anyone having legal needs ...
Darren Adam Heitner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Darren is very well regarded and well known as an entertainment lawyer."
"Darren provides each of his clients with the highest level of service. Darren is an innovator and he uniquely thinks outside the box to pursue favorable resolutions for his clients. Darren is straight-forward, intelligent, and a strong communicator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend this lawyer. Darren is an extremely intelligent lawyer who is eager to achieve the best possible results for his clients. Darren's command of the law makes him the go-to lawyer for any entertainment or intellectual property law matter."
"I highly endorse Mr. Heitner. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Darren is one of the great legal minds in the sports & entertainment community. If there was such a thing as hitting for the cycle in law, Darren has done it. Darren is an accomplished legal scholar, litigator, and transactional attorney. I highly reccomend this attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. There is only one Darren Heitner. He is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. He works hard for his clients and he gets results. He cares about the sports industry and writes many articles on subjects people won't write about. Good Lawyer A+"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Darren is a well connected, ambitious and passionate attorney that I would highly recommend. I have referred entertainment and intellectual property matters Darren's way and I would do so again without reservation."
"I worked with Mr. Heitner in the past as a research assistant for a law review article he was co-authoring. Darren is a very knowledgeable attorney and sports agent. I never hesitate to seek out Darren's help and advice, as I value his opinion. He is a consummate professional and a great person to work."
"I have known Darren for over 10 years and is more passionate about his profession than anyone I know. I am privileged to call him my friend."
"I finally had the opportunity to spend some time with Darren several weeks ago, and found him to be as impressive personally as he is professionally. In a relatively short amount of time, Darren has stepped outside of traditional attorney boundaries and proven to be a thought leader in the worlds of Sports Law and Sports Business through his teaching, writing and online initiatives. He has raised the bar for all of us in this segment of the legal profession!"
"I have known Mr. Heitner since he was a third year student in my class at the University of Florida College of Law. He had already started a successful sports agency firm by that time. He is one of the most enterprising and hard working individuals I have ever met. I have no doubt that he will work harder for any client than any other lawyer they could possibly hire. I recommend Mr.Heitner without reservation."
"Without hesitation, I recommend Darren. He is an excellent lawyer and person and a leader in the entertainment and sports law community. Do not hesitate to call on him if legal trouble finds you."
"Mr. Heitner is an experienced and aggressive litigator. Even more impressive, however, is his innate ability to negotiate and mediate deals for his clients. After working with Mr. Heitner, one thing is clear, he is a “straight-shooter,†something that is hard to find in the legal field. For better or worse, Mr. Heitner will give you honest advice. The most compelling sign of a true professional is what I term “turn-away power.†Mr. Heitner will not waste your time or resources unless there is something he can do for you. Accordingly, if he works with you, it’s a great investment. Look out for Mr. Heitner in the near future on an international level."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star (40 Under 40), Daily Business Review
2012
Thirty Under 30, Sports Launch Magazine
2012
Up and Comer (top attorneys in Florida under 40 years of age), Florida Legal Elite
2011
1-of-10 stars of sports biz industry under the age of 30, SportsPro Media
2010
Miami 2010 Honorees, Power 30 Under 30™
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founder, Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C.
2011 - 2014
Partner, Wolfe Law Miami, P.A.
2010 - 2011
Attorney at Law, Koch Parafinczuk & Wolf, P.A.
Associations
2013 - Present
American Heart AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2011 - Present
Sports Lawyers AssociationOutreach Committee
2010 - Present
Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Entertainment Arts and Sports LawMember
2010 - Present
Workers Compensation AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Solace Sports v. Daves Mountain Tennis & Swim Club
Settlement
Dilligaf USA v. MPS Entertainment and Michael Sorrentino
Settlement
Gotham NYC Entertainment v. Michael Sorrentino a/k/a "The Situation"
Settlement
Education
2010
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.
2007
University of Florida
Bachelors of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
University of Miami's 15th Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium
Protecting Your Client's Image: The Use of Intellectual Property Law to Represent a Client's Business and Personal Interests
2012
Tulane University Law School's National Baseball Arbitration Competition
Baseball salary arbitration
2012
Sports Lawyers Association Conference
Hot Topics in NCAA Legal Issues: Agents and Amateurism
2012
Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium
"Sports and Torts" panel
2012
Johnson & Wales University 3rd Annual Sports Entertainment Events Conference
Proper protocol and best practices along with the necessary skills needed to land this type of position working with Athletes, Artists, and Celebrities.
2012
Harvard Law School Spring 2012 Sports Law Symposium
NBA Collective Bargaining
2012
DePaul Journal of Sports Law & Contemporary Problems 2012 Symposium
Grants-in-aid & IRS tax code implications for the NCAA with regards to "pay-for-play."
2012
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
High interest rate loans to athletes.
2012
2012 NCAA Scholarly Colloquium on Intercollegiate Athletics
Poignant Paradox: The Unintended Consequences of Sweeping Academic Reform in Collegiate Athletics.
2011
University of Memphis
NCAA rules & regulations
2011
Union Internationale des Avocats 55th Congress
American Sports Law in Practice
2011
Tulane University Law School's National Baseball Arbitration Competition
MLB in the Dominican Republic: Taming the Wild West of Professional Baseball
2011
Suffolk Law School
Ethics in Athlete Representation Panel
2011
Southwestern Law School
Pre-Professional Athletes in an Amateur World: NCAA Rules, State Laws, Agents and Extra Benefits
2011
Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium
Family Managing an Athlete's Career
2011
New York Law School
Overview of Current Legal Developments in the Sports Industry
2011
Florida International University Law School
Current issues in sports business and law
2011
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Collective Bargaining Agreements - The Big 4
2010
York College of Pennsylvania Sport Management Professional Panel
Big 3 panel included Peg Kaufmann (Athletic Director, Millersville U.) and Bryan Minniti (Assistant General Manager, Washington Nationals).
2010
St. Thomas Entertainment and Sports Law Society Symposium
Sports and Social Networking
2010
Indiana University Bloomington
Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
2009
Princeton Sports Symposium
Partnership Activation Rising Stars
Publications
2012
2012
Pace Intellectual Property Sports & Entertainment Law Forum
Football v. Football: A Comparison of Agent Regulation in France’s Ligue 1 and the National Football League
2011
NYU IP and Entertainment Law Ledger
You May Not "Like" This Title: Everything Stored On Facebook Is Discoverable
2011
Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal
In Baseball's Best Interest?: A Discussion of the October 2010 MLBPA Regulations Governing Player Agents
2011
FoxNews.com
Does the U.S. Need a Sports Czar?
2011
SportsBusiness Journal
Forcing social media silence not the answer for colleges
2011
Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law
Corking the Cam Newton Loophole, a Sweeping Suggestion
2010
Dartmouth Law Journal
Duties of Sports Agents to Athletes and Statutory Regulation Thereof
2010
New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Journal
Have Some Standards: How The Sports Agent Profession Should Be Effectively Regulated
2010
Gaming Law Review and Economics
The Plight of PASPA: It's Time to Pull the Plug on the Prohibition
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am an mma fighter and want to be released from my contract.
04 Apr 2017
Q&A
In FL, can I get my "non-refundable retainer" back if no work was done?
27 Jul 2012
Q&A
Rule 1.350 of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
12 Jul 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How To Confront Someone Using Your Photos Without Permission
15 Jul 2011
Legal Guide
Pornographic Film Studios Strike Fear in Alleged Copyright Infringers
06 Jul 2011
Legal Guide
Copyright Infringement Subpoena: To Challenge Or Not To Challenge
27 Jun 2011