Atty. Thomas R. Distler
Phi Beta Kappa; Pi Sigma Alpha. Co-Author, "Setting the Stage," Legal Aspects of International Film and Television Co-productions, Daily Variety, Annual Special Report on Independents in Entertainment, June 26, 1991.
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Thomas R. Distler is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Brooks & Distler. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1983) and Washington University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Pi Sigma Alpha
- Co-Author, "Setting the Stage," Legal Aspects of International Film and Television Co-productions, Daily Variety, Annual Special Report on Independents in Entertainment, June 26, 1991
- Lecturer, "International Joint Ventures," League of American Theatres and Producers Conference on Investing in the Future, October 25-27, 1991
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 andnue, 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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