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David Kushner, Entertainment Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC

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David Kushner is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.

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Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Entertainment
  • Handles Entertainment matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026).

About David Kushner: David Kushner is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.

Areas of practice

David's practice areas in Raleigh

David concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Entertainment cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

David takes entertainment matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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

David Kushner, entertainment attorney serving Raleigh

David Kushner is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Entertainment. David works from Raleigh, North Carolina and takes on entertainment matters across the region.

David Kushner has nearly 25 years of experience in media and communications law, focusing on broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment issues. A trusted advisor, he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements.

David has extensive experience helping businesses navigate the dynamic media landscape and the unique legal challenges that they face in the digital age. His media and communications practice focuses on issues related to broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment matters. One of the broadcast industry’s leading attorneys, he has also guided some of the nation’s largest media companies in creating new revenue sources and exploring new ways to deliver content.

From the technical details of signal compression and propagation to the broader politics of communications and copyright regulation to the future of broadcasting with ATSC 3.0, David brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to his practice. Equally comfortable in conversation with a company president or a broadcast engineer, David is able to serve as a comprehensive resource for clients.

David is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements, having successfully negotiated agreements with a total value in excess of $9 billion.

David has significant experience in commercial litigation, including a focus on intellectual property and copyright issues.

David represents businesses on a variety of intellectual property issues, focusing on copyright and trademark matters.

Working with David on a entertainment matter

David Kushner has nearly 25 years of experience in media and communications law, focusing on broadcasting, media policy, and First Amendment issues. A trusted advisor, he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on retransmission consent agreements. David has extensive experience helping businesses navigate the dynamic media landscape and the unique legal challenges that they face…

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where David studied and practices

  • Duke University

    J.D. · 1996

  • Princeton University

    Ph.D. · 1990

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    — · 1985

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Nort

    ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in Duke University, Ph.D. in Princeton University, and — in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in Duke University, Ph.D. in Princeton University, and — in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

David's legal honors and published work

David has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Media Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

David Kushner's office in Raleigh

David's primary office is at 150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

150 Fayetteville Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Kushner — 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 Raleigh, North Carolina

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 Kushner

  • 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 North Carolina 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 Raleigh?

    David is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina 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 Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina

David handles entertainment matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.

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