Jake M. Levy, Entertainment Attorney in New York
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Jake M. Levy is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Currently practicing at Levy Law PLLC.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- attorney
- Known for
- Entertainment
- Handles Entertainment matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
About Jake M. Levy: Jake M. Levy is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Currently practicing at Levy Law PLLC.
Areas of practice
Jake's practice areas in New York
Jake concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jake handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in New York
Jake 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 Jake agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jake M. Levy, entertainment attorney serving New York
Jake M. Levy is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Currently practicing at Levy Law PLLC. Jake works from New York and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Jake Levy is the founder of Levy Law. Jake’s practice encompasses a broad range of transactions in the entertainment and media industries, with an emphasis on television, motion picture, podcast, book publishing, celebrity branding/endorsement and music matters. He represents both individuals and companies, including award-winning documentary and narrative filmmakers, directors, series creators, producers, literary authors, talent and broadcast journalists, as well as leading production companies, media agencies, financiers and distributors.
Jake brings sophisticated experience in negotiating agreements, evaluating business issues, counseling clients and making strategic decisions. His clients frequently rely on him to oversee their business affairs and to advise on issues from development through distribution in connection with scripted and unscripted productions.
Jake is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as a top rated lawyer in his field. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). He speaks about entertainment industry topics at venues such as the Sundance Film Festival, NYU Law School and The Juilliard School. Jake is also a trusted source of perspective and insight for media outlets including the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Medium.com and many more.
Prior to founding Levy Law, Jake was a partner at entertainment law firm Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, working with the firm for over a decade. Before that, Jake was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett where he provided strategic counsel on transactional intellectual property and corporate law matters.Jake earned his law degree from NYU Law School in 2007, where he graduated cum laude and was awarded the Larry Fleischer Memorial Foundation Prize for extraordinary achievement in the area of sports and entertainment law.
How Jake handles entertainment matters
Jake Levy is the founder of Levy Law. Jake’s practice encompasses a broad range of transactions in the entertainment and media industries, with an emphasis on television, motion picture, podcast, book publishing, celebrity branding/endorsement and music matters. He represents both individuals and companies, including award-winning documentary and narrative filmmakers, directors, series creators,…
Who Jake represents
Jake reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jake studied and practices
New York University
JD · 2007
Jake studied at JD in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Jake completed JD in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jake runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Jake's legal honors and published work
Jake has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026).
Locations
Jake M. Levy's office in New York
Jake's primary office is at 40 Worth Street, Suite 602, New York, New York, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Jake M. Levy
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jake M. Levy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jake usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jake charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake'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; Jake 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 Jake
Jake 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. Jake confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jake'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 Jake M. Levy
How much does it cost to hire Jake for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jake walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jake offer a free consultation?
Jake charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Jake'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. Jake gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jake take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jake 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 — Jake 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 Jake?
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. Jake will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jake accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Jake'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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