Itai Maytal, Entertainment Attorney in New York
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and IP
New, NY
Practicing entertainment in New York since 2009.
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Itai Maytal is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Itai has over 17 years of legal experience.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 17 years
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- Entertainment · General · IP
- Handles Entertainment, General, and IP matters from New York, NY.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Itai Maytal: Itai Maytal is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Itai has over 17 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Itai Maytal
Itai concentrates on entertainment, general, ip, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Itai handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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IP
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Entertainment cases in New York
Itai 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 Itai agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Itai takes general 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 Itai agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
Itai 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 Itai agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Itai 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 Itai agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New York
Itai takes business 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 Itai agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Itai Maytal — Over 17 years of New York entertainment experience
Itai Maytal is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Itai has over 17 years of legal experience.
Mr. Itai Maytal is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, media law and 2 other areas of law. Itai received a M.S. degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years. Itai practices in New York, NY.
Itai's approach to entertainment cases
Mr. Itai Maytal is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, media law and 2 other areas of law. Itai received a M.S. degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years. Itai practices in New York, NY.
Clients Itai works with
Itai reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and ip matters across New York.
Credentials
Itai Maytal's legal education and bar admissions
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 2008
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
M.S. Yale · 2003
Jurisdictions
Itai's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2009 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2009 · ACTIVE
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Itai studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and M.S. Yale in Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Law school and academic background
Itai completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and M.S. Yale in Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Itai runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Itai's professional memberships and bar associations
New York City (Member, Media Section) and New York State (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property Media Law) Bar Associations
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New York Times Company, 2008-2009. Legal Intern: General Counsel, The Associated Press, 2007
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General Counsel, The New Yorker, 2008. Author: "Libel Lessons From Across the Pond - What British courts can learn from the United States' chilling experience with the 'multiple publication rule' in traditional media and the Internet," accepted for public
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Locations
Itai Maytal's office in New York
Itai's primary office is at 1 New York Plz Ste 4600, New York, NY, 10004-1967. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Itai Maytal — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Itai usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Itai charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Itai'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; Itai 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 Itai
Itai 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. Itai confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Itai'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 Itai Maytal
How much does it cost to hire Itai for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Itai walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Itai offer a free consultation?
Itai charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Itai's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Itai'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. Itai gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Itai take my case if I'm outside New York?
Itai 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 — Itai 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 Itai?
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. Itai will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Itai accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Itai's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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