Ranking tables

Media & Entertainment: Theater | USA

New York

This category recognises practices and practitioners operating within the media and entertainment sector, with a dedicated focus on music, including artist representation, talent management, agencies and music catalogues. It recognises firms and practitioners engaged in both contentious and transactional matters. Disputes may involve elements of intellectual property, contractual and royalties disputes, rights ownership and competition issues. On the advisory side, it covers the full lifecycle of music creation, financing, exploitation and distribution, including licensing, publishing, digital and streaming and live performance matters.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Elliot H BrownFranklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, PC
  2. Loren PlotkinLevine Plotkin & Menin LLP
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  1. Mark Merriman
    Mark Merriman Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz16 Years Ranked
  2. Nancy RoseSchreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP
  3. Scott R LazarusLazarus & Harris LLP
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  1. Carol M Kaplan
    Carol M Kaplan Loeb & Loeb LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. Stefan Schick
    Stefan Schick Loeb & Loeb LLP9 Years Ranked
  3. David BerlinSchreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP
  4. Jason BaruchSendroff & Baruch, LLP

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Elliot H Brown
    Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, PC | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  2. Loren Plotkin
    Levine Plotkin & Menin LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Mark Merriman
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    Mark Merriman
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Mark Merriman is a respected theater attorney, with significant experience representing directors and producers in the industry.
  2. Nancy Rose
    Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 1
  3. Scott R Lazarus
    Lazarus & Harris LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Carol M Kaplan
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    Carol M Kaplan
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Carol Kaplan acts as production counsel on major theater productions in New York and nationally. Her clients include producers, investors, rights holders and directors.
  2. Stefan Schick
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    Stefan Schick
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Stefan Schick's specialty lies in live theater. He acts on behalf of writers, producers and directors in the development of Broadway shows.
  3. David Berlin
    Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Jason Baruch
    Sendroff & Baruch, LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Frederick Bimbler
    Moses & Singer LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Frederick Bimbler of Moses & Singer excels in the media and entertainment space, having built a strong reputation across multiple industries including film, TV, live stage theater and videogames.

  2. Graham Coleman
    3
    Graham Coleman
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Graham Coleman handles sophisticated transactions in the theater, music, film and television industries.
  3. Lisa Davis
    3
    Lisa Davis
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Lisa Davis is especially strong in the theater space as part of her broader entertainment practice.
  4. Carter Anne McGowan
    Lazarus & Harris LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Mark Sendroff
    Sendroff & Baruch, LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. U
    David Manella
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Media & Entertainment: Theater
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    David Manella is increasingly recognized for his representation of clients in the theater sector, with particular experience in production counselling and term loan facilities.