General Information
Year founded:
1977
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Overview
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz celebrates more than 40 years as a full-service law firm with a focus on the media, entertainment, and advertising industries. We represent some of the world’s best-known publishers, producers, directors, distributors, actors, celebrities, models, writers, financiers, charitable organizations, online content and service providers, and many of the foremost advertising agencies, information technology companies, and corporate brands. We also represent corporate and individual clients in complex business transactions and commercial disputes, and provide venture financing, securities fraud, white collar defense, privacy and data security, employment, ethics, tax, blockchain technology, trusts and estates, and real estate advice.
Rankings
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC is nationally ranked in 7 practice areas and metro ranked in 10 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firms"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Advertising Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Metro Rankings
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
New York City
Tier 1 for Advertising Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Firm Leadership
Select Clients
- @radical.media
- 72andSunny
- Aaron Sorkin
- Avon
- BIC USA, Inc.
- Capital One
- Casper Sleep, Inc.
- Cengage Group
- Comic Relief
- Crispin Porter + Bogusky
- David & Goliath
- Dean Koontz
- Dunkin' Brands
- Epic Games
- Equitable
- Estate of Anthony Bourdain
- Etsy
- Hasbro, Inc.
- James Gunn
- Jenn Lee
- JetBlue Airways
- John Goodman
- Leaf Group
- Liv Golf
- Madison Square Garden
- Marchesa
- Melissa Benoist
- National Hockey League Enterprises
- Nike
- PepsiCo
- Pernod-Ricard
- Phosphor Games
- Scholastic Inc.
- Staples
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- TBWA Worldwide
- The Roald Dahl Literary Estate
- Tom McCarthy
- Topic Studios / First Look Media
- Wargaming
- Wieden & Kennedy
- Zynga
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Trademark Law
Craig Whitney of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz blends pragmatism with expertise in intellectual property matters and related litigation. I know when I refer a matter to Craig, it will be handled thoroughly and cost-effectively with the sole goal of achieving my company's desired outcomes.
Advertising Law
My experience with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has been exceptional. In particular, Candice Kersh has been a valuable resource to our agency. Candice's expertise in advertising has helped to make our client contracts stronger. Candice collaborates and offers us solutions and compromise when we hit a road block. She is the ultimate professional when working with our agency staff and our clients.
Chris McAyeal
– Wieden & Kennedy
Advertising Law
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has been an excellent business partner over the years that we have worked with them. They offer fair and reasonable, practical advice on business and advertising law matters.
Nancy Daum
– Pereira & O'Dell
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has an amazing roster of lawyers who have the perfect combination of business acumen, legal expertise, and social grace. They are a true pleasure to do business with, whether they represent you or are on the other side. I can't say enough great things about this firm!
Advertising Law
The attorneys we work with at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offer business-savvy advice and deliver creative, practical solutions. Terri Seligman is an authority in her field. She is precise and thorough. Hannah Taylor is a rising star, exceptionally responsive, and a quick, effective problem-solver.
Advertising Law
We have found that the expertise, responsiveness, and reliability are all excellent in all areas of specialties within Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. We deal primarily with the advertising group. They are quick to respond at all hours and always have excellent coverage if unavailable (which is rare). We rely on their expertise on a daily basis and feel confident that they always have our agency's interests at the top of their mind. I would highly recommend this firm and the attorneys we have worked with there for many years.
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Zero Point Zero Production has worked with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz for over a decade on projects ranging from scripted, unscripted, branded, literary and documentary features. We have also tapped them for issues surrounding licensing as well as for advice on employment law. As we have many series produced abroad, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has also liased on our behalf with local legal counsel in foreign countries. All in all we have worked with many different types of attorneys at the firm and have been very satisfied with their level of legal guidance.
Advertising Law
We worked with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz attorney Terri Seligman, who was always incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, committed to understanding the client’s goals, and being a partner in defending the company.
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Mark Merriman at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has represented us since 2014, handling the negotiation of the rights agreement for Jerry Zucker as the author of the book and co-director of the musical "Intermission!" Throughout that time, Mark has provided us with expert legal advice, representing our interests strongly while also advising us on when to compromise. He has done an outstanding job educating us about the nuances of the law. We could not recommend him and his firm more highly.
Janet Zucker
Litigation - Intellectual Property
My experience with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has been nothing but amazing. They are responsive, creative problem solvers and are extremely knowledgeable around IP law. They are also pleasant to work with regardless of the intensity of a situation.
Michelle McKinney
– 72andSunny
Advertising Law
Jeff Greenbaum at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is my go-to guy for all advertising matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and practical and just a pleasure to work with.
Advertising Law
Terri Seligman is the partner with whom I have worked with at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz - she is a proactive, pragmatic and business-savvy - and really a towering expert in her field.
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
I have used Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz to negotiate complicated employment contracts on my behalf, and have always had an exceptional experience. I ended up with a much more lucrative and appealing deal than I ever would have on my own, with perks and inclusions I never would have known to ask for.
Advertising Law
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz are an amazing group of knowledgeable lawyers who are always accessible.
Advertising Law
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is a partner and invaluable to our agency. Their knowledge and understanding of Advertising Law and the industry landscape is impressive.
Advertising Law
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz attorneys are outstanding in terms of scope, resources, and responsiveness. They are a full service NYC firm, with a specialization in AdLaw and all its neighbors. They are a great firm.
Rankings
"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Advertising Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Trademark Law
Regional Rankings
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
New York City
Tier 1 for Advertising Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Tier 1 for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Tier 1 for Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Advertising Law
- Art Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Cannabis Law
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- Contract
- Copyright
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Defamation
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Entertainment Law - Theater
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- False Advertising
- Film
- First Amendment Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Literary
- Litigation - Entertainment
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Media
- Media Law
- Mediation
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Publishing
- Real Estate Law
- Sports
- Sports Law
- Talent Deals in TV and Motion Pictures
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Television
- Trademark
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has 36 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Crain's NY Business's Best Places to Work in New York City
- National Law Journal's Midsize Hotlist
- Working Mother Magazine - Best Law Firms for Women
- The Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 200 Law Firms in Los Angeles
- The Los Angeles Business Journal's list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles.
Main Location
New York,
NY
28 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10005
United States
212-980-0120
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Office Locations
Los Angeles,
CA
2029 Century Park East
Los Angeles, CA 90067
United States
310-579-9600
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Management and Personnel
Co-chair, Entertainment Group
Andrew Hurwitz
Co-chair, Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group
Hannah Taylor
Partner, Entertainment Group
Lisa E. Davis
Partner & Chair, Trademark Group
Catherine M.C. Farrelly
Managing Partner
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum