FRANKFURT KURNIT IN BEST LAWYERS (2010)

Best Lawyers has ranked Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the “Best Law Firms” of 2010.  Additionally, Frankfurt Kurnit partners are included in Best Lawyers' list of the top entertainment lawyers: Michael Frankfurt,  Richard Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Rick Kurnit, Edward Rosenthal, and Thomas Selz; Rick Kurnit was also listed as a "Best Lawyer" in advertising and media law; Candice Kersh in media law; Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in advertising law; Ronald Minkoff and Richard Maltz in ethics and professional responsibility; Ronald Minkoff was also listed in commercial litigation and legal malpractice; and Linda Wank was included in the Best Lawyers’ list of the top trusts and estates lawyers.

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN CHAMBERS USA: AMERICA'S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS (2010)

For the sixth consecutive year, the 2010 edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Our firm’s Advertising Practice Group and four of its partners were top-ranked in the Advertising category:  Transactional & Regulatory.

On our advertising practice: “This media, entertainment and advertising specialist provides the full range of national advertising services out of New York.  The strong group wins particular praise for its work representing advertisers and advertising agencies in transactional and regulatory matters.  The team counts the likes of agencies Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Droga5 as clients, as well as major corporations as Nike.”:

• Rick Kurnit: Rick “is praised for the breadth of his knowledge and is considered a market leader for rights of publicity and privacy-related work.  Interviewees praise his ‘strong and long-standing relationships within the industry’ and ‘immense judgment and business sense’.”
• Jeffrey A. Greenbaum: “Clients value Jeffrey Greenbaum for his ‘practical advice; he doesn’t just tell me what the law is’.”
• Candice Kersh:  “‘timely and high-quality advice’ is attributed to her ‘tenacity and attention to detail.’  Her knowledge of the issues faced by advertising agencies is identified as a key strength.”
• Brian Murphy:  “a younger partner who, sources assert, is on the rise:  ‘He’s a guy to watch.  Clients love him and he’s an extremely astute and eloquent negotiator’.”
• Terri J. Seligman: "terrifically smart, practical and capable lawyer." 

On our media & entertainment practice: “The lawyers are incredibly responsive and their advice is always measured and correct.”

• Richard Heller: “a real powerhouse in the film field.”
• Richard Hofstetter: “a ‘terrific attorney’ who is nationally recognized for his work in the TV industry."

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN THE LEGAL 500 (2010) 

The 2010 edition of Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecoms (marketing and advertising) for three years in a row.

On our marketing and advertising practice: Frankfurt Kurnit “offers ‘a depth of industry knowledge that very few other firms possess’... combining ‘deep knowledge of the media and entertainment industry’ with intellectual property expertise, the practice provides a valuable perspective on the convergence between marketing and entertainment, and on product placements, sponsorship, celebrity endorsements, and interactive and behavioral advertising.”

• Rick Kurnit: “demonstrates ‘tremendous breadth of experience and excellent business acumen’.
• Jeffrey A. Greenbaum: “strong subject matter expertise and experience, responsiveness and excellent communication skills.”
• Candice Kersh: “recommended for the ‘passion that she brings to her clients’ needs and problems, and her excellent drafting skills.”
• Brian Murphy: “impressive ability to break down complex issues and analyze them.”

FRANKFURT KURNIT NOMINATED IN CHAMBERS USA (2010)

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz was short-listed for the 2010 Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Advertising. We were one of only six firms nominated.

FRANKFURT KURNIT: ONE OF THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW YORK CITY" (2009)

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz was #16 on Crain’s New York Business’s list of the “Best Places to Work in New York City”.  The rankings in this list were based on the results of 13,991 surveys of employees at more than 150 New York City companies.  To see the full list, click here.

FRANKFURT KURNIT: ONE OF THE "BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN" (2009)

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has been listed as one of the”Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. The list honors 50 law firms for their commitment to work-life balance and the success and advancement of women lawyers.  To see the full list, click here.

FRANKFURT KURNIT RANKED IN TRADEMARK INSIDER^® (2009)

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has been listed as one of the top 100 trademark law firms.  Additionally, Edward Rosenthal has also been listed as one of the top 50 trademark attorneys.

SIXTEEN OUT OF 23 FRANKFURT KURNIT PARTNERS NAMED 2009 NEW YORK-AREA "SUPER LAWYERS"

70% of Frankfurt Kurnit partners have been named New York-area "Super Lawyers".  The list includes: Jessie Beeber, Lisa Davis, Michael Frankfurt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Richard Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian Maas, Ron Minkoff, Brian Murphy, Edward Rosenthal, Thomas Selz, Barbara Shiers, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan.

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN ADVERTISING AGE (June 2008)

Candice Kersh, a partner in our Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Group, became the first lawyer ever named to the prestigious Advertising Age “Women to Watch” list.

"What's unique about Candice is her appetite for the untried and undiscovered. She has a real 'Bring it on' spirit and also a passion for helping sort through the issues and translating the solutions to other key stakeholders." -- Jeff Hicks, president-CEO of Crispin Porter + Bogusky.

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN THE NETWORK JOURNAL MAGAZINE (April 2007)

Lisa Davis, a partner in our Entertainment Group, was named to The Network Journal “25 Influential Black Women in Business.”

" Lisa E. Davis tops the charts for her work backstage.... Davis has represented scores of celebrities and businesses in the motion picture, television, publishing, music and media industries. Her position allows her to pursue her passion for entertainment and arts advocacy.”

 
 MARTINDALE-HUBBELL: 17 FRANKFURT KURNIT LAWYERS RECEIVE "HIGH" OR BETTER PEER-REVIEW RATINGS.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
 
 

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE (November 2003)
Lisa E. Davis was rated one of "America's Top Black Lawyers."

"Career Highlights: A media maverick, Davis specializes in film, music, television, intellectual property, among every other aspect the rainmaker can conjure. The NYU Law graduate spent the late 1980s as a litigator at a powerful New York City firm before hitting the entertainment industry head on with a little help from her neighbor, filmmaker Spike Lee."

FRANKFURT KURNIT IN BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE (December 2002)
Lisa E. Davis was rated one of the "Top 50 Black Power Brokers in Entertainment."

"Why She's Powerful: Davis is a partner in a paramount New York media and entertainment law firm, which represents prominent actors, authors, filmmakers, film distribution companies, and magazines. Davis is a pro bono member of the board of trustees of East Harlem School at Exodus House."