Atty. Helene M. Freeman
Helene M. Freeman is a partner in the Litigation Department at Phillips Nizer LLP.
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Helene M. Freeman is a copyright attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Helene M. Freeman is a partner in the Litigation Department at Phillips Nizer LLP. Ms. Freeman's practice is focused on all facets of entertainment, publishing, the arts and fashion
- She has counseled multinational record distributors, leading musical performing groups, film and television producers and distributors, international music publishing companies, theatrical producers, authors and advertising agencies
- As a litigator with more than 30 years' experience, Ms. Freeman has been trial and appellate counsel in precedent setting cases under both copyright and trademark law throughout the United States
- She provides assistance in securing registration of copyrights and trademarks in the United States and developing plans for the worldwide exploitation and protection of creative property
- She also regularly advises on international transactions involving the acquisition of rights in entertainment and media properties
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