Atty. David Kushner
David Kushner has nearly 25 years of experience in media and communications law, focusing on broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment issues. A trusted advisor, he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements.
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David Kushner is a entertainment attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1996) and Princeton University (Ph.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Kushner has nearly 25 years of experience in media and communications law, focusing on broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment issues
- A trusted advisor, he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements
- David has extensive experience helping businesses navigate the dynamic media landscape and the unique legal challenges that they face in the digital age
- His media and communications practice focuses on issues related to broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment matters
- One of the broadcast industry’s leading attorneys, he has also guided some of the nation’s largest media companies in creating new revenue sources and exploring new ways to deliver content
- From the technical details of signal compression and propagation to the broader politics of communications and copyright regulation to the future of broadcasting with ATSC 3.0, David brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to his practice
- Equally comfortable in conversation with a company president or a broadcast engineer, David is able to serve as a comprehensive resource for clients
- David is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements, having successfully negotiated agreements with a total value in excess of $9 billion
- David has significant experience in commercial litigation, including a focus on intellectual property and copyright issues
- David represents businesses on a variety of intellectual property issues, focusing on copyright and trademark matters
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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