Atty. Madison Smiley
Madison Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Madison, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
Entertainment And Sports Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Madison Smiley at a Glance
Madison Smiley is a real estate, ip, and entertainment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Alter, Kendrick & Baron LLP. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Madison Smiley
- Madison Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law
- Madison, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Madison Smiley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Madison Smiley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Madison Smiley is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Madison Smiley is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Madison Smiley
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 Madison Smiley's practice in the field of real estate, ip, and entertainment.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and entertainment, Madison Smiley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Madison Smiley 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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Common Legal Issues Madison Smiley Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Madison Smiley has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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