About Scott M. Goldberg, Esq.
Bio | Scott M. Goldberg, JD, LLM
Presenting a comprehensive set of experience in the practice of Business Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, and multimedia rights.
EDUCATION
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL; Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property; With Honors
- St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL; Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (B.A.) with a Minor in Business Administration
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Scott M. Goldberg, Esq., a member of The Florida Bar, has been practicing law for 15 years. Scott Goldberg’s practice areas include Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Business and Corporate Law, Multimedia rights and licensing, Music Law, and Film and Television transactions. He is a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.
After graduating law school, Scott Goldberg obtained a Master of Laws Degree in Intellectual Property from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Goldberg graduated from the program, with honors, in such areas as Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Trademark Law, Music Law, Intellectual Property Licensing, Trade Secrets Law, and Internet Law.
Scott Goldberg has represented and provided advice to clients in all aspects of the entertainment industry, including: artists, actors, musicians, film and television production companies, record labels, composers, writers, producers, filmmakers, publishers, multimedia, and Internet companies. His passion for entertainment law has made his practice a lifelong dream come true with a desire to help musicians, artists, filmakers, producers, and businesses in the entertainment industry.
Mr. Goldberg’s experience in the entertainment industry has included assisting with distribution delivery legal requirements for independent films, including one of the highest grossing independent films of all time; providing production legal and delivery services for feature independent films that have obtained theatrical distribution and/or national cable network distribution; and, providing production legal services for documentary films.
Scott Goldberg has also worked for a number of years as in-house legal counsel for a multi-million dollar private equity company with over 60 subsidiary and affiliated entities that include portfolios such as:
- Employment and Human Resources
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Computer Software
- Insurance Administration
- Franchising
- Media & Entertainment Production
- Consulting Services
In addition, Scott Goldberg has experience handling merger and acquisition transactions and drafted and reviewed many agreements for the companies’ operations including, but not limited to: Letters of Intent, Line of Credit Agreements, Promissory Notes, Assignments, Consultant Agreements, Security Agreements, Personal Guaranties, Licenses, Stock and Membership Purchase Agreements, Letters of Default, Demand Letters, Vendor Agreements, Lease Agreements and Employment Agreements.
Scott Goldberg has been a guest speaker for the film and media program at the University of Central Florida, the film program at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association, the entertainment business and media program at Full Sail University, and at numerous Film Festivals and Music Festivals. Scott Goldberg has been a guest panelist for the Florida Bar’s 24/7 Online CLE course entitled “What’s The Deal?”; lecturing on business and Intellectual Property issues in connection with film, music and television productions. Scott Goldberg has also been published in “Screen Talk Magazine” and “Script Magazine.”
Born and raised in Miami Florida, Scott Goldberg has been a resident of Orlando Florida for 15 years. In his free time, Attorney Goldberg enjoys playing the guitar and is known for his extensive knowledge of music trivia.
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIP
- Member of The Florida Bar
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Orange County Bar Association
- Florida Bar Entertainment and Sports Law Section
- Florida Bar Business Law Section
Contact the law office of Scott M. Goldberg, PLLC today and let him put his experience and knowledge to work for you and your business.