Elliot Michael Zimmerman

Elliot Michael Zimmerman

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Plantation, FL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Internet

10189 Cleary Boulevard Suite 101, Plantation, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

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Elliot Zimmerman, BCS, PA

10189 Cleary Boulevard Suite 101, Plantation, FL, 33324

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Posted by Richard | January 20, 2013 | Entertainment

Elliot Zimmerman is a great attorney and an even better person who cares for his clients and his friends

Mr. Zimmerman has been a mentor, role model, and dear friend of mine for a few years now. He is a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to help his circle pursue a goal. When it comes to entertainment and intellectual property law, he is second to none. His experience and resume speak for itself ...however the massive success he brings towards his clients is not nearly as impressive as his over all positive outlook on life and loving character. If you are looking for a brilliant legal mind to represent you, I would definitely hire Mr. Zimmerman

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Richard Elie

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Z knows just about everything about entertainment law. In other words, if you need an IP guy that does entertainment law, especially music issues, he's your man."

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Charlotte Towne

Intellectual property lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the great fortune of not only working with this superior attorney on some incredibly complex legal matters, but also learning from him. Mr. Elliot Zimmerman is a force to be reckoned with. If you have him on your side, the odds are greatly in your favor. Elliot is incredibly detail oriented and can see issues that most attorneys can not. Most brilliant attorney I know."

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Richard Clarvit

Internet lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am an attorney that has known Elliot for over 30 years. Elliot is an expert in cyber law and entertainment law. He is also an excellent litigator having practiced in state and federal court. I highly recommend Elliot as an attorney. -Richard N. Clarvit, Esq."

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Emily Graham

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot has been on the forefront of computer and music law since the beginning. He know how to correctly say "Moog" and also knows how to play one. He also plays a mean jazz piano. He is definitely a prominent Florida Entertainment Attorney!"

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Peter Koziol

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot is an outstanding entertainment lawyer and board certified expert in intellectual property. His passion for his work is evident by the fact that he is also: a published composer; recording artist; and, founder and former Chairman of The Florida Bar Special Committee on Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, now known as EASL. It is a pleasure and privilege to know Elliot Zimmerman."

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David Willig

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot is one of the smartest and most resourceful IP attorneys around. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mitchell McRae

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly take this opportunity to endorse fellow lawyer, Elliot Zimmerman. I have known Elliot for 20+ years, have had many occasions to co-counsel cases with him, and have referred Elliot many clients to handle sophisticated intellectual property and entertainment law matters. In my opinion, Elliot is the preeminent lawyer in intellectual property law in the State of Florida, and I say that without hesitation or qualification."

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Charlotte Towne

Entertainment lawyer

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David Willig

International law lawyer

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David Bernstein

General practice lawyer

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Peter Koziol

Intellectual property lawyer

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Mitchell McRae

Litigation lawyer

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Roger Scott

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Lifetime Achievement Award, The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

2009

Chair Emeritus, The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

2007

Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, Elliot Zimmerman, P.A.

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar, Computer Law Committee

Member

1982 - Present

Florida Bar, Entertainmant, Arts and Sports Law Section

Founder

1981 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2004 - 2011

Florida Bar, International Law Section, Website Committee

Chair

1982 - 1984

Florida Bar, Entertainmant, Arts and Sports Law Section

Chair

Education

1979

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Bernard M. Baruch College

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2012

5th Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Nuts and Bolts of Copyright Law

2011

4th Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Nuts and Bolts of Copyright Law

2008

Middle Tennessee State University Technology Conference

Virtual Worlds

2005

The 7th Annual Legal Symposium on Musc, Film, & TV, The Eden Rock Renaissance Resort & Hotel

The Front Line on the Internet

2004

University of Miami Law School Entertainment Law Seminar

Internet Music Distribution

Publications

2006

The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section News What's GNU?

1991

Martindale-Hubbell publication Abacus Law

1991

Martindale-Hubbell publication Online

1991

Martindale-Hubbell publication Computerized Statutes

1982

Florida Bar Journal The Entertainment Lawyer

Languages

English

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