Atty. Janine Small
Janine Small is a lawyer practicing entertainment. Janine received a B.A. degree from American University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Entertainment Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About Janine Small at a Glance
Janine Small is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Janine Small Pllc. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and California (1994). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1991) and American University (B.A., 1987). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County, New York State and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Copyright Society of the U, S, and A. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Janine Small
- Janine Small is a lawyer practicing entertainment
- Janine received a B.A. degree from American University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Janine practices at Janine Small, PLLC in New York, NY
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Janine Small's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janine Small handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Janine Small
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 Janine Small's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Janine Small brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California, Janine Small can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Janine Small's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Janine Small 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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