Lee Goldberg, Entertainment Attorney in New York
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Lee Goldberg is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
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- Handles Entertainment matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
About Lee Goldberg: Lee Goldberg is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Lee takes on
Lee concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in New York
Lee 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 Lee agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Lee Goldberg — entertainment lawyer in New York
Lee Goldberg is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
Lee Goldberg is Counsel to the Entertainment Group. Ms. Goldberg has substantial experience handling a broad range of entertainment transactions, with a special focus on scripted television. She also handles copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property law matters. Best Lawyers in America included Ms. Goldberg in the 2024-2025 editions for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television.
Ms. Goldberg’s practice includes representing financiers and creatives from development through production. She structures, and negotiates agreements for individuals and companies on all sides of the entertainment industry. She is well versed on development, option purchases, production, acquisition, co-production, guild law and distribution agreements. Ms. Goldberg’s clients range from writers, directors, on screen talent, advertising agencies, financiers, production companies and studios. She brings a unique insight to her clients through the entertainment deal making process from her past in house work at a studio.
Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Ms. Goldberg worked at AMC Networks and AMC Studios, handling development and production deals for AMC’s suite of channels — including writer, director, producer and production company agreements. She has worked on foreign co-production, underlying rights and all sides of scripted above-the-line and below-the-line deals. She advises clients on risk analysis, programming rights, distribution agreements, rules and regulations for SAG/AFTRA, WGA, and DGA, intellectual property issues, and fair use as it applies to television programming and production.
Ms. Goldberg began her career at ESPN in Content Development and ESPN Film groups and worked on the first 30 for 30 series and other programs. She handled rights and clearances, license agreements and advised on distribution rights. Additionally Ms. Goldberg acted as an associate producer on several 30 for 30 films and earned a Peabody award for her work. She is admitted to practice in New York.
Lee's approach to entertainment cases
Lee Goldberg is Counsel to the Entertainment Group. Ms. Goldberg has substantial experience handling a broad range of entertainment transactions, with a special focus on scripted television. She also handles copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property law matters. Best Lawyers in America included Ms. Goldberg in the 2024-2025 editions for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and…
Clients Lee works with
Lee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Hofstra University
J.D. · 2007
George Washington University
B.A. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Lee's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
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Lee studied at J.D. in Hofstra University and B.A. in George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Lee completed J.D. in Hofstra University and B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lee runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Lee has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
Locations
Lee Goldberg's office in New York
Lee's primary office is at 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York, 10005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Lee Goldberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee'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; Lee 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 Lee
Lee 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. Lee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lee'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 Lee Goldberg
How much does it cost to hire Lee for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lee offer a free consultation?
Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Lee'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. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lee take my case if I'm outside New York?
Lee 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 — Lee 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 Lee?
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. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lee accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Lee'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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