David Blasband, Entertainment Attorney in New York
Over 67 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner
New, NY
Practicing entertainment in New York since 1959.
- 67+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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David Blasband is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. David has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 67 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · IP · Litigation
- Handles Entertainment, IP, and Litigation matters from New York, NY.
- Over 67 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Blasband: David Blasband is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. David has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by David Blasband
David concentrates on entertainment, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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IP
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Litigation
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Entertainment cases in New York
David takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
David takes ip matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
David takes litigation matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
About David Blasband — Over 67 years of New York entertainment experience
David Blasband is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. David has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Prior to joining McLaughlin & Stern in 2001, David Blasband had been a member of Deutsch Klagsbrun & Blasband and its predecessor, with whom he practiced law since 1963. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Mr. Blasband specializes in civil litigation including intellectual property, copyright, trademark, publishing, entertainment law and First Amendment issues. He has successfully litigated major lawsuits in those fields, representing the prevailing parties in leading cases.
Mr. Blasband has also litigated employment discrimination, antitrust and commercial cases, and prevailed on behalf of members of the New York State Board of Regents, whom he represented in the Buffalo, New York, school desegregation case, Arthur v. Nyquist, 573 F.2d 134 (2d Cir. 1978).
He is a member of the board of directors of the Trisha Brown Dance Company. He has lectured on copyright law at the Cardozo School of Law and New York Law School. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Mr. Blasband resides in New York City with his wife, Francie Alexander.
How David handles entertainment matters
Prior to joining McLaughlin & Stern in 2001, David Blasband had been a member of Deutsch Klagsbrun & Blasband and its predecessor, with whom he practiced law since 1963. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Mr. Blasband specializes in civil litigation including intellectual property, copyright, trademark, publishing, entertainment law and First…
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, ip, and litigation matters across New York.
Credentials
David Blasband's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pennsylvania Law School
LL.B. · 1958
Cornell University
A.B. · 1955
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1962 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1959 · ACTIVE
David studied at LL.B. in University of Pennsylvania Law School and A.B. in Cornell University.
Law school and academic background
David completed LL.B. in University of Pennsylvania Law School and A.B. in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of David Blasband
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Copyright Committee, 1989-1992) Committee on Lectures and Continuing Legal Education (1992-1996) American Bar Association
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Locations
David Blasband's office in New York
David's primary office is at 1 Unknown, New York, NY, 10016. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of David Blasband — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing entertainment attorneys in New York.
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How to hire David Blasband — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Blasband
How much does it cost to hire David for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in New York typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside New York?
David is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new entertainment clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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