Pryor Cashman LLP

Pryor Cashman LLP is a go-to firm for music publishers, record labels, songwriters, recording artists and entertainment companies. The team has extensive experience in handling complex music litigation across the United States, both defending the rights of creators IP through copyright infringement lawsuits. Royalty disputes, contractual breaches and copyright termination claims are also key pillars of the practice. Alongside its music expertise, the firm is also strong in representing content owners and content creators in complex rate proceedings before the Copyright Royalty Board. Donald Zakarin is sought out by recording companies and their senior executives as well as music publishers to represents them in media litigation. Ilene Farkas is a copyright litigation specialist who has represented a large number of notable musicians and performers. Frank Scibilia represents copyright owners in contentious matters, while Benjamin Semel handles cases involving streaming. The aforementioned lawyers all reside in New York and co-lead the practice. In Florida, James Sammataro leads the team and is known for his work litigating in the Latin music space as well as film and TV.