Atty. Derek C. Crownover
Derek Crownover is a recognized leader in the music, entertainment, sports and media industries, counseling publishing companies, independent record labels, singers and songwriters who own their copyrights, and music publishing administration companies on licensing, liability matters and related litigation. He also counsels clients on recording agreements, employment agreements, LLC funding deals, real estate deals, asset purchase agreements and trusts and estates matters.
Copyright Law & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN
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About Derek C. Crownover at a Glance
Derek C. Crownover is a copyright and entertainment attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Loeb & Loeb LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1994) and Auburn University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek C. Crownover
- Derek Crownover is a recognized leader in the music, entertainment, sports and media industries, counseling publishing companies, independent record labels, singers and songwriters who own their copyrights, and music publishing administration companies on licensing, liability matters and related litigation
- He also counsels clients on recording agreements, employment agreements, LLC funding deals, real estate deals, asset purchase agreements and trusts and estates matters
- In addition to his work as a metaphorical “primary care physician” for his music, corporate and tech clients, Derek also advises several sports-related businesses and athletes
- With strong ties to the local Nashville community, Crownover is national counsel for the T.J
- Martell Foundation, pro bono counsel for the New Children First Montessori Community School, and a former adjunct professor of entertainment law at the Curb Music Business School at Belmont University
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Derek C. Crownover's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek C. Crownover handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Copyright Law in Nashville
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Nashville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Nashville Choose Derek C. Crownover
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Derek C. Crownover's practice in the field of copyright and entertainment.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, Derek C. Crownover can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering copyright and entertainment, Derek C. Crownover can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Derek C. Crownover attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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