Bennett Jay Fidlow

Bennett Jay Fidlow

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 37 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Business

10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA

About Bennett

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Entertainment 75%

Mr. Fidlow has been involved at all levels of the entertainment industry; from studio deals to indie films, live stage productions to Internet projects. He was head of legal for MGM Home Entertainment & has handled every type of film & television transaction. Mr. Fidlow has worked for such clients as Sony, Columbia Tristar, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Universal, MGM, United Artists, Dave Matthews’ ATO Pictures, John Singleton, Vidal Sassoon, Cloris Leachman, Peter Fonda and many others.

37 years

75%
Intellectual Property 15%

Mr. Fidlow has had the high honor of having his writing cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts in connection with leading Copyright Law decisions. His articles have been published in the Hastings Communications/Entertainment Law Journal and the Entertainment, Publishing and Arts Law Handbook and have been recognized by ASCAP in its Nathan Burkan Copyright Writing Competition.

37 years

15%
Business 10%

Mr. Fidlow regularly sets up companies and handles general business and finance matters for entertainment industry projects. He has also overseen due diligence reviews of entertainment libraries in connection with the sale of studios and networks - such as NBC/Universal and Sony/MGM.

37 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Loeb & Loeb, LLP

10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Bennett Jay Fidlow's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jesse | March 17, 2015

The guy had a "perfectly legally", simple answer to (Buying a book/entitlement to a free dl) Q.

The guy had a "perfectly legally", and concise answer to a question about the difference between owning a book and a right to download a copy (somehow) digitally for tablet reference as well as the solid page turner. The answer: NO. There are offers from some books to dl a copy. Although, very ...rare at this time. As is the same right now with Video DVD's. Although, I must interject Mr. Fidlow. I think for marketing purposes alone, there must be a transition to the ever exponential influx of tablets, with reading being there top used purpose in time consumed. To have a book in my hands, I've just paid ~$25 for. And to go to my tablet later at night in the dark with my wife sleeping. I did wish it was legal to do this. Without a very easy way of doing this as yet. I feel it will take hold. Maybe a QR code, or even serial # for books soon. We'll yet to see. Thank you for your precise answer form an actual lawyer. JJ

Posted by Steven | February 19, 2010

This "iron man" delivers unprecedented service. Prepare yourself for exceeded expectations.

The "iron man" title was actually coined by my colleague and research consultant Dr. Bill Chitwood of whom determined it was the only proper title for Mr. Fidlow after observing his talents and knowledge throughout our various endeavors. Afterwards, the title just stuck, and he has consistently live...d up to it! Without giving names or particulars, Bennett went to bat against major player and well known entertainment attorney of whom was representing an A lister involved in a television production with our company. The opposing side became so aggravated with Bennett's overwhelming professionalism and consistency that the principle attorney took himself out of the game!! The end result of it all was Bennett defending our rights and interests far beyond our expectations to get exactly what we deserved. Reasons why I recommend Bennett: 1. Bennett has a way of being friendly and calm but absolutely dead serious at the same time. If he needs to get serious with your opposition they will feel it within their spine. 2. Bennett is technologically savvy. He persistently keeps his clients up to date via email on the latest developments with your open issues. No waiting days to get that call... or talking to a secretary begging for 2 minutes a week later to find out where your most important issues stand. 3. Bennett is fair when it comes to those invoices you typically dread. Lets be honest, some attorneys will charge you to death! My experience with Bennett is that you will absolutely get what you pay for, and more often than not a little extra as well. 4. He really knows entertainment!! Some entertainment lawyers have resumes that only consist of working exclusively in a firm, but Bennett has true "boots on the ground" and "combat" experience within the inter-workings of the major companies in the entertainment sector! 5. His contracts. When he gets through drafting your tailored made agreement... this may seem childish, but you will be more proud of a few pieces of paper than you ever imagined. In summary, Bennett and his firm will remain my first and only choice for counsel indefinitely. Retain Bennett or one of his partners now and discover the world of VIP legal services.

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Ilya Zlatkin

Entertainment lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Fidlow was my Entertainment Law professor. It is obvious to me that he knows this area of law inside and out. I use much of what I learned in his class within my own practice, and I would recommend his services to anyone seeking answers related to entertainment law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Foremost Legal Practitioners - Entertainment, Who's Who Legal

2015

Foremost Legal Practitioners - Entertainment, Who's Who Legal

2015

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Attorney - Entertainment, Super Lawyers Magazine

1988

Nathan Burkan Copyright Award, ASCAP

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Entertainment Law, PLC

2006 - 2015

Adjunct - Entertainment Law, University of Richmond, School of Law

2003 - 2015

Partner, Schroder Fidlow, PLC

1993 - 1996

Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios, Home Entertainment Division

1988 - 1991

Attorney, Bloom, Dekom & Hergott

Associations

2010 - Present

Leadership Metro Richmond

1988 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section

2008 - 2012

The Podium Foundation - High School Literacy Program

Board of Directors

2006 - 2012

Barksdale Theatre

Board of Directors

2004 - 2010

Children's Museum of Richmond

Board of Directors

2000 - 2003

Beverly Hills Bar Association, IP/Internet New Media Section

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

CCNV v Reid, 490 U.S. 730 (1989)

U.S. Supreme Court affirmed for artist

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Education

1989

Columbia University

MFA

1988

UC Hastings COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Carnegie Mellon University

BFA

Speaking Engagements

2011

The 10th Annual William & Mary Law School Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Entertainment Law

2010

Georgetown University (GEMALaw) Third Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Entertainment Law

2009

Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Entertainment Law

2008

Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Entertainment Law

2007

Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

Entertainment law

2007

Virginia Production Alliance Seminar

Bio Films & Docudramas

Publications

1988

Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal THE 'WORKS MADE FOR HIRE' DOCTRINE AND THE EMPLOYEE / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DICHOTOMY: THE NEED FOR CONGRESSIONAL CLARIFICATION

Languages

English

Activity

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