Atty. Stephen G. Weizenecker
Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker serves as counsel on tax incentives and financing for film, television and videogame clients. He has also worked with numerous jurisdictions on developing or improving their economic incentives for the entertainment industry.
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Stephen G. Weizenecker is a tax and entertainment attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker serves as counsel on tax incentives and financing for film, television and videogame clients
- He has also worked with numerous jurisdictions on developing or improving their economic incentives for the entertainment industry
- Personable and patient, Steve takes the time to listen to what each client needs, understand their concerns and incorporate their goals into each step he takes
- Clients and colleagues alike know that they can rely on Steve to serve as a resource for information when helping them to take advantage of production incentives in the U.S. and abroad
- Whether Steve is advising on state or country tax credits, production grants or financings, he is able to help leverage opportunities to benefit his clients
- In addition to his deep experience in production incentives, Steve advises on the corporate law issues his clients face doing business today
- He delivers practical legal solutions and comprehensive business advice on complex corporate financings
- film, television and new media production and distribution agreements
- mergers and acquisitions
- and joint venture and other commercial arrangements
- Steve frequently serves as outside general counsel for production companies and other entertainment businesses
- Steve delivers an essential mix of personal commitment and industry know-how to those he serves
- Regardless of the challenge at hand, Steve’s legal experience, dedication to understanding his clients’ businesses and goals, and decades of experience as an entertainment lawyer are grounded in prudent decision-making and utilitarian advice
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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