Neil A. Sussman

Neil A. Sussman

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 43 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Tax

10751 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA

About Neil

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Entertainment 50%

43 years

50%
Tax 50%

43 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 140-160 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Neil A. Sussman

10751 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98133-8943

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Neil A. Sussman's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna Carpenter | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Neil Sussman is the Best International Entertainment Attorney & Accountant

I am writing to recommend most strongly Neil Sussman, Esq. He has been my attorney for over 27 years and I consider him as one of the top international entertainment attorney and accountant on the market. He is an anchor in my businesses never holding back from the realities at hand. He is of outstan...ding character: disciplined, hardworking (24/7), trustworthy, loyal, and responsible. He holds a high standard to the longevity of his clients that's why he steadily and undramatically lays down the law. He is an intercal part in the foundation of our companies history. His tutelage has enabled us to successfully book and rebook internationally world-renowned headliners from Mary J. Blige, James Brown, Natalie Cole, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Run DMC, Bootsy Collins, Tuck & Patti, House of Pain, Babyface, Cameo, Biz Markie, Me'Chell Ndege'Ocello, Patra, Mad Cobra, Shabba Ranks, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, George Clinton & P-Funk All Stars, Jody Watly, Onxy, Johnny Gill, Stylistics, Gap Band, Expose', Adeva, Ghost & Culture, Boogie Down Productions, Super Cat, Organized Konfusion, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Pharcyde, Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Black Street & Teddy Riley, Mark Farne', Ohio Players, Barbara Weathers, Delfonics, Kenny Garrett, Mary Davis, and more. Now, he is also my daughter's attorney assisting her on media, commercial, university tours, governmental State Department tours and more. He has truly protected my daughter's creative rights, images and more from all the charlatans thereby creating a sustainable foundation for decades to come. We are very fortunate to have you on our side. Again, I commend him to you most highly and without any reservations whatsoever.

Posted by Dawn | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Neil is the best

I have used Neil's services for taxes and representating my bands since the 90s. He has saved my ass from all sorts of music business manipulation and done my taxes with integrity. Anyone who gives him a bad review is giving bad info and obviously not revealing true information. I highly recommend Ne...il for your taxes, business and music. He's also fair and affordable.

Posted by Pat | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Neil Sussman

Neil has been my attorney for over 30 years. In that time he has provided legal and tax advise on the following: the establishment of my business, business contracts, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Neil has always responded to my requests in a cheerful, expeditious manner with clea...r and concise guidance. On a few occasions I have contacted Neil on legal topics that were outside his area of expertise. When that occurred he was quick to recommended a different attorney that specialized in the topic. Neil is a trusted advisor that I frequently rely on when considering major decisions. I consider myself very fortunate to have a resource like Neil and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by cd | July 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Do not recommend him!

I contacted Neil to assist me with legal matters wiht my business. He was referred to me by a friend. Based on his advice I launched a lawsuit in another state. It turns out that the venue of the lawsuit is not appropriate and 2 other lawyers have no idea why he directed me to start a suit in another... state. He has cost me valuable time and money.

Neil Sussman

Replied last July 09, 2017

This former client has not accurately stated the facts here. While the rules of client confidentiality prevent me from explaining the details of this matter, I can say that the former client had claims against multiple parties in Washington and another state. I advised the client to talk to an attorney in the other state to see if a lawsuit in that state would be worthwhile. The former client did this and the attorney in the other state decided a lawsuit there would be worthwhile. That is why the client ended up launching a lawsuit in another state.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1982 - Present

, Law Offices of Neil Sussman

Associations

2000 - Present

Washing Lawyers for the Arts

volunteer speaker

1982 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Neil Sussman

Education

1982

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Pennsylvania

B.S. Economics

Speaking Engagements

2015

Tax Workshop for Artists, Entertainers and Musicians

Income Taxes

2015

Music Law: The Basics and Beyond

Entertainment Law

Publications

2001

Script Magazine What's A Script Worth?

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