Who We Are
Lewis & Lin's attorneys are experienced entertainment litigation & arbitration attorneys based in New York
What We Do
We protect creators, influencers, podcasters, YouTubers, video game developers, unscripted television personalities, musicians, authors, reporters, theatre professionals and companies, rights holders, fabricators, vertical series and short-form talent, executives, production companies, and other entertainment and media companies in high-stakes disputes. We have extensive knowledge of the legal issues affecting the entertainment and new media industries.
We represent clients in the areas of breach of contract, licensing disputes, copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, as well as ownership and fiduciary duty disputes involving closely held entertainment companies. We have also in-depth experience in the areas of defamation, libel, and slander.
What Our Attorneys Have Achieved
Represented co-owner of New York recording studio in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association and obtained $2.9 million dollar award in suit alleging embezzlement, breach of duty, breach of contract, and recovery of unpaid loan amounts against the other co-owner and company. Award confirmed.
Obtained transfer of RSS feed from podcast network to podcaster with threat of litigation.**
Defeated request for injunction sought in the American Arbitration Association against majority member of production company filed by other member alleging breach of duty. Obtained full award of attorney’s fees in defeating motion and arbitration was eventually abandoned.**
Represented well-known fitness influencer in federal lawsuit concerning defamation and trademark related claims and obtained final judgment exceeding $200,000, which included an award of punitive damages and attorney’s fees.
Successfully represented variety of talent in disputes with their former management companies or attorneys concerning their ongoing entitlement to a percentage of talent’s income.
Successfully represented New York based production company and its foreign subsidiary in arbitration before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution concerning claims against former officer and producer of foreign subsidiary for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation.
Successfully represented recording artists and rights holders in federal court against others for unauthorized sampling.**
Successfully represented reporters in breach of contract actions commenced in both JAMS and the American Arbitration Association.
Privately and confidentially resolved many disputes for variety of entertainment clients including podcasters, YouTubers, influencers, artists, on-air talent, musicians, authors, theatrical librettists, production companies, showrunners, and others.
**These examples were achieved by members of our team before joining Lewis & Lin. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Your Questions, Answered
Who do you represent?
We protect creators, influencers, podcasters, YouTubers, video game developers, unscripted television personalities, musicians, authors, reporters, theatre professionals and companies, rights holders, fabricators, vertical series and short-form talent, executives, founders, production companies, and other entertainment and media companies in high-stakes disputes.
What makes you different from other law firms?
Many law firms negotiate entertainment contracts. Far fewer regularly litigate them.
Lewis & Lin is a litigation boutique. Our attorneys regularly represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations before JAMS, the American Arbitration Association, and other dispute resolution forums. Because our practice also includes intellectual property, internet, defamation, technology, and commercial litigation, we are uniquely positioned to handle the complex disputes that arise at the intersection of entertainment, media, branding, and digital platforms.
Whether your dispute involves a podcast, theatrical production, influencer agreement, licensing arrangement, film or television production, management relationship, copyright ownership, or a closely held entertainment company, we understand both the legal issues and the business realities at stake.
To learn more about our attorneys, visit our main website.
What is your fee structure?
Most litigation and arbitration matters are handled on an hourly-fee basis and require an advance retainer. During your consultation, we will discuss the anticipated scope of the engagement, our billing practices, and provide a realistic assessment of expected costs.