Atty. Andrew J. Velcoff

Atty. Andrew J. Velcoff

Andrew J. Velcoff focuses his practice on entertainment, intellectual property and media law.

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Profile Summary

About Andrew J. Velcoff at a glance

Andrew J. Velcoff is a entertainment attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, California, The State Bar of California, and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at New England Law | Boston (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Theater (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew J. Velcoff focuses his practice on entertainment, intellectual property and media law
  • His practice includes a wide range of institutional and individual entertainment and media clients, including broadcast and cable networks, film and television production companies, marketing companies, on screen talent, writers, and other clients involved in the development, production, acquisition, financing, marketing and distribution of content for motion pictures, television, video, the Internet, and other traditional and emerging media

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew J. Velcoff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew J. Velcoff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew J. Velcoff

Where is Andrew J. Velcoff's law office located?
Andrew J. Velcoff's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew J. Velcoff handle?
Andrew J. Velcoff focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Andrew J. Velcoff go to law school?
Andrew J. Velcoff earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Andrew J. Velcoff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Andrew J. Velcoff received?
Andrew J. Velcoff's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Theater; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law.

Education

J.D.
New England Law | Boston
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Theater
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York State Young Composer's Award, 1976
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2012-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Music (Atlanta)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (Atlanta)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Music (Atlanta)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
California, The State Bar of California
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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