Atty. Michael Barkow
Michael Barkow is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing & media, sports. Michael received a B.S. degree from Temple University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years.
Advertising, Marketing & Media & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 64+ Years Experience
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About Michael Barkow at a Glance
Michael Barkow is a Counsel, Advertising, Marketing & Media based in New York, New York, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1962) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh and (1982). Educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Law (LL.B., 1962) and Temple University (B.S., 1959). Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice in New Jersey U, S, and Court of Federal Claims U. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Barkow
- Michael Barkow is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing & media, sports
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Temple University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
- Michael practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York, NY
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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.
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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 Michael Barkow's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Barkow brings 64+ 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 Jersey and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh and , Michael Barkow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Michael Barkow'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 Michael Barkow 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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