Atty. Robert J. Finan

Atty. Robert J. Finan

Robert J. Finan concentrates his practice on transactional entertainment law.

Atlanta Atlanta 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (678) 553-2100 Book Appointment

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About Robert J. Finan at a glance

Robert J. Finan is an Of Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Georgia (2006). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and George Mason University (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert J. Finan concentrates his practice on transactional entertainment law
  • He regularly advises and counsels high-profile multi-platinum recording artists, record producers, personal managers, publishing companies and songwriters regarding legal and business transactions within the entertainment industries
  • Robert has experience negotiating and drafting myriad agreements in the music industry, including recording agreements, consulting agreements, record producer agreements, record distribution agreements, music publishing agreements, record mixer agreements, side artist and guest artist agreements, management agreements, license agreements (including master-use licenses, 'sampling' licenses, synchronization licenses, 'mechanical' licenses, etc.), and motion picture soundtrack agreements
  • Prior to joining the firm, Robert was Counsel at RED Distribution LLC. He also has experience as a Manager of Business Affairs at Sony Music
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year, ” 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star, ' 2012-2013 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Finan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Finan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Robert J. Finan's law office located?
Robert J. Finan's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Finan handle?
Robert J. Finan focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Robert J. Finan practiced law?
Robert J. Finan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Robert J. Finan go to law school?
Robert J. Finan earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1999
B.S.
George Mason University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Georgia
Admitted: 2006

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