Jonathan Maisel is licensed to practice law in New York State and the Southern and Eastern District of New York federal courts.  As a sole practitioner, Jonathan handles a wide range of transactional and litigation matters for media and entertainment clients on a nationwide basis.

While externing at Carroll, Guido & Groffman, LLP, Jonathan gained experience in the field of entertainment law. He reviewed a variety of recording and development contracts, and drafted mechanical and synchronization licenses, as well as cease-and-desist letters. In addition, Jonathan worked on numerous entertainment law cases involving breach of contract, damage limitations, fair dealing, actual and constructive notice, and statute of limitations.

Jonathan has also worked at many different media organizations in the entertainment industry. At Fuse TV, he immersed himself in both the legal and business aspects of broadcasting, including the negotiation of agreements with entertainment companies. Also, during his position at Comcast, he worked on promotional deals and business arrangements integral to the successful promotion of a concert or sports event. Additionally, at The Orchard, a digital music distribution company in New York City, he reviewed contracts that stipulated the royalties the company and artists would receive through CD sales.

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, JD 2011
• Honors: Certificate of Merit in Entertainment Law
• University of Miami, B.S. in Communication 2005

• New York State Courts
• U.S. District Court. Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court. Eastern District of New York

• New York City Bar Association
• New York County Lawyer's Association
• American Bar Association

• Entertainment/Media Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• Corporate Law