LITIGATION
The Holtz Firm has three decades of experience litigating cases in state and federal courts as well as arbitration tribunals throughout the country. The Holtz Firm founder, Michael D. Holtz, Esq., has been lead counsel on hundreds of cases dealing with a broad range of issues including breach of contract, fraud, violation of right of publicity and privacy, defamation, sexual assault and harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, idea theft, copyright/trademark infringement, commission disputes (Talent Agencies Act claims) and partnership disputes. Through his experience in personally handling hundreds of cases, Mr. Holtz has first-hand knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the litigation process, from drafting pleadings (complaints, demurrers, motions to dismiss/strike) to conducting discovery and depositions, to law and motion (summary judgment motions, anti-SLAPP motions, motions to compel), to pre-trial and post-trial motions, to appeals. Mr. Holtz also has first-hand experience in trying cases, both in court and arbitration.
Entertainment and Media Law
Breach of Contract
Fraud, Interference and Unfair Competition
Right of Publicity and Privacy
Idea Theft/IP Misappropriation
Employment Litigation (Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation)
Commission Disputes (Managers and Agents)
Copyright Infringement
Labor Commissioner Arbitrations
Defamation
TRANSACTIONAL
The Holtz Firm has extensive experience in representing and assisting its clients on transactional matters in the entertainment and business industries. The Holtz Firm founder, Michael D. Holtz, Esq., has personally negotiated and drafted hundreds of contracts and agreements for his clients in all aspects of the entertainment and business fields, including employment contracts, management agreements, intellectual property rights agreements, copyright assignments and talent agreements. Whether it’s drafting a complex series of agreements for a project, negotiating and drafting the terms of an employment arrangement, or negotiating and drafting an amendment to an existing agreement, The Holtz Firm can guide you through the process and ensure that your rights and interests are properly protected.
Negotiate and Draft Employment Agreements and Amendments
Negotiate and Draft Management Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Intellectual Property/Rights Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Producer Services Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Writing Services Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Acting Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Director Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Shopping Agreements (Option/Purchase Agreements)
Negotiate and Draft Life Rights Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Acquisition Agreements
Negotiate and Draft Copyright Assignments
Register Copyrights with the US Copyright Office/US Library of Congress
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The Holtz Firm caters to the diverse legal needs of an international clientele who demand excellence.