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With a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, John Poland is a highly respected attorney and entertainment executive. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Performing Arts Administration from Rhode Island College in 1989 and subsequently advanced into venue management roles throughout the eastern U.S. As a regional Vice President for Broadway Across America, John led negotiations with key industry unions and produced, managed, and promoted over 100 annual engagements for notable productions. His vast professional network extends across all sectors of entertainment, and he remains deeply connected to leaders and decision-makers industrywide. In addition to his legal practice, John serves as Director of Business Affairs for Right Angle Entertainment, overseeing major tours and partnerships with prominent organizations including FOX TV, Disney, Sony, Hasbro and Fremantle. John holds a J.D. from Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University, is a member of The Florida Bar and its Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law section, and is fluent in Spanish. He is also a proud member of Mensa.
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Posted by Lisa | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly recommend John T. Poland
I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Poland when I needed to recover funds from a former employer. The process was daunting, but he made it seamless and stress-free. From our first contact, he explained the legal steps clearly and was always responsive to my inquiries. Mr. Poland's expert...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
A Great Attorney To Have Your Back
John's legal practice is backed by years in the trenches on many notable entertainment properties. His knowledge of entertainment agreements is not theoretical or template based, it is informed by years of negotiation, previous litigation, and a keen business acumen. He is kind, patient, whip smart, ...
Posted by Sue | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Years of experience!
John knows more about contracts than any other attorney out there. He comes with YEARS of experience, is easy to work with and is HONEST. Truly a pleasure to work with!
Posted by Sara | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Terrible
John is an absolutely terrible attorney. He did not do anything besides file a charge for $3,000. Do not waste your money if you actually want something done about discrimination or harassment in the workplace. He is completely useless; it’s too bad I cannot get a refund. He only has 4 years of exper...
Dear Sara, I am sorry to hear that you feel this way about our time working together. As your attorney, I dedicated several months to your case and took every step necessary to protect your interests, including ensuring that a potentially damaging situation at a public meeting was avoided. While I understand that legal matters can be stressful and outcomes are not always predictable, I am confident that I provided the best possible representation within the scope of our agreement. I also want to clarify that the fee charged was for the comprehensive work completed on your behalf. My decision to not continue representing you was made in your best interest, as I believed you would be better served by an attorney who could devote more time to the ongoing demands of your case. I wish you nothing but success with your new representation and hope that you achieve the resolution you are seeking.
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Poland has considerable insight as to the needs of entertainers in all facets from production, contracting, endorsements, royalties, breaches, etc. Additionally, he combines his extensive well versed in the remarkably esoteric field of employment law. Solid experience. Solid reputation."
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