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Gregory Robert Kanaan
About Gregory
Biography
I'm a New England-based lawyer who represents artists, filmmakers, design firms, production companies, and creative entrepreneurs. My law practice focuses on entertainment and art law, intellectual property, business laws and contract issues. My goal is to help creative people leverage their work and turn the law from an obstacle into an ally. I regularly speak at colleges, non-profit arts organizations and professional associations about how the law affects their artistic endeavors. Before the law, I spent seven years producing television documentaries for Discovery Channel, Court TV, A&E, and a slew of others. I earned a B.F.A. in film and animation from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 and got my J.D. in 2012 from the Northeastern University School of Law. I'm licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
35%
12 years
Entertainment
15%
12 years
Intellectual Property
15%
12 years
Business
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-500 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 7 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Posted by Mary | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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I was happily blindsided by an option agreement on a feature and a mutual friend recommended Greg. Thankfully, he reviewed and revised the agreement saving me from some screenwriter pitfalls that would have kept me up at night. I can’t say enough about his knowledge and responsiveness, not to mention...
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder + Managing Attorney, The Legal Artist, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Contributing Writer, MovieMaker Magazine
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Special Investigations Unit
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, BLA Schwartz, PC
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, Major Crimes Unit
2010 - 2010
Judicial Intern, Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr. - Superior Court of Massachusetts
2002 - 2009
Television Documentary Producer, Freelance
Associations
2019 - Present
RISD Lawyers Affinity GroupGroup Leader
2019 - 2021
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair, Media and the Law Section
2018 - 2022
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember, Civics Education Committee
Education
2012
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Publications
2015
MovieMaker Magazine
Cinema Law
2015
The [Legal] Artist
The [Legal] Artist Blog
Languages
English