Jeffrey Scott Becker

Jeffrey Scott Becker

also known as Jeff Becker

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Litigation

330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 3300, Chicago, IL

About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Entertainment 80%

Chair of Entertainment & Media Law Practice Group

16 years

80%
Litigation 20%

22 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60611

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Jeffrey Scott Becker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Rock Star Service!!!!!

I had filed a trademark with a "budget" attorney that promised no hassles and got nothing but. Then I found Jeff and his team and things quite literally could not have been easier for me. They swooped in, revived my denied trademark app, submitted all the info required to for my original app while al...so adding another one all with little to no effort on my part and executed it flawlessly. I cannot recommend them enough and look forward to working with them again in the future! 10/10

Posted by Mary | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

The BEST entertainment lawyer in Chicago...hands down!

My company is a startup, digital platform working with a variety of content creators, producers and talent across music and entertainment. We were in need of a new lawyer after working with one for 6 months, who we did not have a great experience with. Jeff came highly recommended, but I was skepti...cal and cautious given my previous experience with the past lawyer. Our initial meeting was great, with all the typical "getting to know you" and learning about how he works, his pay structure, the team, the support we will get, etc. I already felt at ease given Jeff's very candid and friendly demeanor. However, given that we were in transition of lawyers, there were some time-sensitive documents and work that needed to be done asap so I was a bit concerned whether he could help us right away and deliver what we needed by our due dates. When a day went by and Jeff began to get the wheels moving (even before we signed his retainer agreement), I was floored! Not only did he have ALL the work done on time, but he guided us through the process, and explained everything to me and my team in a thorough manner that we can understand. It has now been several months and my experience working with Jeff is phenomenal! He is extremely easy to work with, he is thorough, patient and fair. He explains things to his clients in a very clear and easy-to-understand manner which is great (it saves us time and money!) He always delivers the work on time 100%, and has never put us on the back-burner. He does what he says and honors his word which is excellent....because I know that we're not his only client (as a startup, we are still treated like one of his celebrity clients!). But the best thing I love about working with Jeff, is that stepping back from the work, I can see that he's well respected in the industry and in the community, and has a great reputation. Having now worked with him, I can see why. We're very lucky to have him......because it's my opinion, he's the BEST in entertainment law in Chicago.

Posted by Gabriel Rowland | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Quick and professional

I recently acquired Jeff as counsel. He was able to quickly and efficiently resolve our entertainment issue and we are highly satisfied with his professionalism and industry knowledge.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Excellent SERVICE & RESPONSIVENESS

I became a client of Jeff's after learning of him on Avvo's web-site, and having an initial consultation. I used his services to handle all aspects of a film distribution project. He was very responsive - even on weekends - to my time-sensitive calls and emails. He was knowledgeable in all aspects... of our distribution project. He was also personable and pleasant to deal with. We actually received a compliment about our legal deliverables packet from our distributor. They, too, were impressed with the professional preparation and organization of our pre-distribution materials. I would highly recommend him for entertainment law needs.

Posted by Pat | July 10, 2015 | Libel & Slander

Excellent Client

I manage a firm with 135 employees. I initially retained Jeff Becker to represent my company in a defamation matter. Jeff was excellent. He listened to our objectives and obtained them in a very cost effective manner. Since then, Jeff has represented us on several other matters ranging from intel...lectual property, contract formation, to general commercial litigation. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and effective. I have since recommended Jeff to several other clients for whom he has also obtained great results.

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Music Law, DePaul University College of Law

2014 - Present

Chairman of Entertainment & Media Law Practice Group, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

2010 - Present

Attorney, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2015

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Illinois Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015

Lawyers for the Creative Arts Panel

We're Going to Broadway

2015

Lake FX Summit & Expo (Chicago) Your Album as an App

2015

Entertaining the Idea: The Ins and Outs of Representing Entertainment Industry Clients Entertainment Litigation Update

2015

DePaul University

Morality Clauses in Sports and Entertainment Agreements

2015

Cutting Edge Music Conference (New Orleans) Music and the Law 101

2015

CD Baby DIY Musician Conference DIY Booking and Concert Promotions

2014

Yellow Phone Music Conference (Milwaukee) Licensing Panel; Streaming Royalties and Revenue

2014

Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Breaking the Deal

2014

Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Protecting Your Music and Yourself

2014

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Post-Judgment Causes of Action - Fraudulent Transfers, Successor Liability and Veil Piercing

2013

Yellow Phone Music Conference (Milwaukee)

Songwriters and Life Outside a Band

2013

Music Over Business Conference (Chicago)

Music Licensing and Exposure

2013

Grand Rapids Film Festival (Grand Rapids, MI)

The Front End: Business of Producing

Publications

2015

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Copyright Changes Impact Music Marketplace

2013

IICLE Handbook Chapter 4 – Equitable Remedies – Creditors’ Rights in Illinois

2010

American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division Avoiding the Pitfalls of Untimely Removal: Beware of the Interplay Between the Federal Removal Statutes and State Court Pleading Requirements

2009

American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division Civility: A Rational Approach to Combat Discovery Abuse

2003

Unknown A Legal War on Terrorism: Extending New York v. Quarles and the Departure from Enemy Combatant Designations
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