Atty. Robert J. Finan
Robert J. Finan concentrates his practice on transactional entertainment law.
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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.
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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
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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