Atty. Michael R. Williams
Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group.
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Michael R. Williams is a entertainment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1993) and Fairfield University (B.S.). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (New York City) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group
- Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries
- Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media
- He also works to assist clients in capitalizing on their name, fame, likeness, and other rights in all media
- He negotiates and structures profitable merchandising, licensing, endorsement and spokesperson agreements, and counsels clients on the development of their own celebrity-branded product lines
- Mr. Williams has extensive experience working with fashion brands and individuals with regards to the creation, protection and, licensing of their intellectual property and trademarks
- He also advises clients regarding corporate structuring and employment matters
- Best Lawyers in America has recognized Mr. Williams as a top entertainment lawyer for several years and The Hollywood Reporter included him in its 2023 and 2020 “Power Lawyers” lists of the top 25 entertainment lawyers in New York
- Super Lawyers and The Legal 500 consistently recognizes Mr. Williams for his entertainment law expertise
- In the past, he was also included in Variety’s “Dealmaker’s Impact Report.” Mr. Williams is a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations
- He is admitted to practice in New York
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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