Joel Feldman, Entertainment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and IP · 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA
Practicing entertainment in Atlanta since 2004.
- 22+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Joel Feldman is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Joel has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 22 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · General · IP
- Handles Entertainment, General, and IP matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Joel Feldman: Joel Feldman is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Joel has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Joel's practice areas in Atlanta
Joel concentrates on entertainment, general, ip, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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IP
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Trademark
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Entertainment cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Joel takes entertainment matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joel agrees to represent you.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Joel takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joel agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Joel takes ip matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joel agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Joel takes trademark matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Joel Feldman, entertainment attorney serving Atlanta
Joel Feldman is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and IP. Joel has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews. Joel works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Joel Feldman, Co-Chair of the firm’s global Trademark & Brand Management Group and adjunct law professor, creates bespoke domestic and international brand management strategies, crafts licensing and transactional frameworks for the commercialization of trademarks and copyrights, and resolves trademark, copyright, domain-name, and publicity rights controversies.
Concentrations
•Preparing and negotiating license, coexistence, and purchase agreements
•Defending and prosecuting trademark oppositions and cancellations
•Appealing adverse trademark registration decisions and responding to Trademark Office registrations refusals
•Evaluating the strength, availability, and enforceability of new brand names
•Evaluating and resolving potential brand threats and litigation options
•Developing brand standards, style guides, and philosophies for internal and external use
•Recovering domain names from cybersquatters and infringers
•Enforcing intellectual property rights on social media and user-generated content sites
•Preparing and presenting intellectual property seminars for in-house business and legal meetings
•Developing effective and affordable domestic trademark and copyright registration portfolios
•Expanding trademark protection abroad through the Madrid Protocol and national applications
•Terminating copyright transfers under Copyright Act Sections 203 and 304
•Preparing and negotiating book publishing and literary agent agreements
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Intellectual Property; Trademark Law, 2015-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Intellectual Property, 2022-2025
•“Up and Coming,” 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2024-2026
•“Rising Stars,” 2013-2020
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•“Intellectual Property - Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management and Licensing),” 2020-2025
•“Intellectual Property - Trademarks: Litigation,” 2022-2025
•Listed, World Trademark Review, 2014-2026
•“WTR Global Leaders,” 2021-2025
•“WTR 1000,” 2014-2026
•National and Georgia, Prosecution and Strategy, 2021-2026
•Ranked in Georgia, General Trademarks, 2014-2020
•Listed, GaBiz, “Top Lawyers,” 2024
•Listed, BTI Consulting Group, “BTI Client Service All-Stars,” 2025
•Listed, World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Insights, “Trademark Rankings: U.S. Trademarks - Non-Contentious,” 2023
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2023-2026
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine “Legal Elite,” 2013, 2016-2017, and 2019
•Recipient, Lexology's “Client Choice” Award, Intellectual Property - Trademarks: Georgia,2017
•Listed, Fulton County Daily Report, “On the Rise,” 2016
•Listed, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “40 Under 40,” 2015
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Florida Blue Key
•University of Florida Hall of Fame
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Joel's approach to entertainment cases
Joel Feldman, Co-Chair of the firm’s global Trademark & Brand Management Group and adjunct law professor, creates bespoke domestic and international brand management strategies, crafts licensing and transactional frameworks for the commercialization of trademarks and copyrights, and resolves trademark, copyright, domain-name, and publicity rights controversies. Concentrations •Preparing and…
The kind of cases Joel takes
Joel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and ip matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Joel studied and practices
University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 2004 Florida Law Review University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. Florida
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University of Florida B.A. summa cum laude University of Florida B.A. 2001 Best Undergraduate Thesis award in Political Science department
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Jurisdictions
Joel's state bar admissions
Florida
2005 · ACTIVE
Georgia
2004 · ACTIVE
Joel studied at — in University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 2004 Florida Law Review University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. Florida and — in University of Florida B.A. summa cum laude University of Florida B.A. 2001 Best Undergraduate Thesis award in Political Science department.
Law school and academic background
Joel completed — in University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 2004 Florida Law Review University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. Florida and — in University of Florida B.A. summa cum laude University of Florida B.A. 2001 Best Undergraduate Thesis award in Political Science department. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joel runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Joel's legal honors and published work
Joel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Joel Feldman's office in Atlanta
Joel's primary office is at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
Atlanta, GA 30305
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Client reviews of Joel Feldman — 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Joel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing entertainment attorneys in Atlanta.
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How to hire Joel Feldman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Joel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joel'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; Joel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
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 Joel
Joel 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. Joel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Joel'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 Joel Feldman
How much does it cost to hire Joel for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Joel offer a free consultation?
Joel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joel's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Joel's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Georgia 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. Joel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Joel take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Joel is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Joel 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 Joel?
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. Joel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Joel accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Joel'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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