PRACTICE AREAS

Wolfe Law Miami has represented many investors, shareholders, partners, and corporate entities in business deals and disputes.  Richard Wolfe is Board Cerrtified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar, placing him in an elite group of lawyers recognized for their special knowledge, skills, and proficiency as well as their professionalism and ethics in practice.  He also serves frequently as an expert witness in legal proceedings on Business Law and Intellectual Property matters.  

For the past 40 years, Wolfe Law Miami has helped to advance the careers of athletes, agents, entertainers, producers, production companies, managers, publishers, recording artists and songwriters, record labels and their executives.  The firm can negotiate, review, advise, and draft the specific provisions needed for the agreements for all types of businesses such as shareholder, investment, operating contracts; corporate sponsorships; endorsements; distribution; management, licensing, producing, recording, merchandising and touring.  We also advise clients on their intellectual property rights including copyrights, consumer protection laws, rights to publicity and privacy, unfair competition in advertising and marketing, and the planning and implementation of sweepstakes, contacts, and other promotional events.  The firm also handles shareholders disputes, breach of duty claims, dissolution, and collection matters among other practices.  

Backed by 10 years of experience as a Certified Public Accounts, Richard Wolfe looks at deals from a cash flow perspective and can help clients leverage their right as and priorities.  In additiona to his legal and accounting ezperience, he has worked as a sports agent, which has given him a distinct understanding of the sports business landscape.  Richard and his team can effectively draft, navigate, and negotiate deals as well as assist clients in the negotiation, structuring and implementation of business acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, and financing.  

The internet has opened the door to file sharing and the many problems that arise with it ranging from intellectual property rights to copyright laws and the right of ownership. Wolfe Law Miami has served as counsel to plaintiffs who have been damaged by infringing uses of their copyrights and defendants who have been wrongfully accused of same.

The attorneys at Wolfe Law Miami have extensive experience in litigating copyright infringement claims related to the use of recordings without permission. Additionally, Wolfe Law Miami has defended many individuals accused of downloading materially illegally through file sharing programs such as the popular BitTorrent device. We have successfully negotiated settlements for clients and released them from threatened liability.

Wolfe Law Miami represents a variety of entrepreneurs with companies ranging from five to hundreds of employees. In the course of representing those entities, we understand a variety of business disputes arise such as the collections of debts contractual disputes and enforcement of employment agreements like covenants not to compete, dissolution of corporations or partnerships, franchise and trademark disputes, and other related issues. When implementing a litigation strategy, we consider all risks, including the cost of litigation and the likelihood of success.

Our firm handles everything - from simple breach of contract cases to complex commercial litigation (including insurance, real estate, and other corporate disputes). We have represented clients in pre-suit negotiations, during arbitrations at trial, and before the appellate court. Wolfe Law Miami litigates aggressively. We have a rich history of taking matters to trial on behalf of our clients - whether they are plaintiffs or defendants. Our attorneys have engaged in front-line litigation in state and federal courts across the country. We have also handled multiple disputes between artists and managers; production companies and distributors for copyright infringement actions; recording artists and labels; and actors and studios/networks.

COPYRIGHT APPLICATION

Wolfe Law Miami will register copyrights for songwriters, recording artists, producers, designers, and other creators of entertainment, art, and music. We have extensive experience combing through the United States Copyright Office Records’ to inquire as to what has already been copyrighted and the likelihood of success of an application.

Additionally, based on our experience registering copyrights, our process is down to a science. We know what forms to use, the laws regarding copyright protection, the transferability of copyrights, and hope to submit applications from start to finish.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

The internet has opened the door to file sharing and the many problems that arise with it ranging from intellectual property rights to copyright laws and the right of ownership. Wolfe Law Miami has served as counsel to plaintiffs who have been damaged by infringing uses of their copyrights and defendants who have been wrongfully accused of same.

The attorneys at Wolfe Law Miami have extensive experience in litigating copyright infringement claims related to the use of recordings without permission. Additionally, we have defended many individuals accused of downloading materially illegally through file sharing programs such as the popular BitTorrent device. We have successfully negotiated settlements for clients and released them from threatened liability.

Wolfe Law Miami is renowned for applying innovative solutions and our extensive experience in entertainment law issues. The strategies and tactics we use in both transactional and litigation entertainment work distinguish us from other law firms positioning us as one of the preeminent entertainment law firms in Florida. Wolfe Law Miami provides legal advice to actors, writers, directors, producers, managers, agents, production, financing, and distribution companies, networks and studios in the film, television, cable, and interactive media sectors. Our entertainment lawyers cover virtually every aspect of the business. From drafting and negotiating performer, writer, and producer agreements, as well as television and film financing and distribution agreements, to complex financing and revenue-sharing cross-discipline license agreements, we have handled the production of more than 40 feature films, television, and multimedia shows from soup to nuts.

Drafting expertise is not the only requirement for compiling a thorough and entertainment contract. A comprehensive understanding of the industry’s customs such as standard rates, royalties, business terms and deal points helps Wolfe Law Miami make a difference for our clients at the bargaining table. Wolfe Law Miami provides real world advice about what can and cannot be negotiated in this specific and complex industry. At Wolfe Law Miami we are known as the “deal makers,” and through our contract knowledge, negotiating abilities and our industry experience, we have worked out extremely complex entertainment deals.

Most importantly, having spent 10 years as a Certified Public Accountant, Richard C. Wolfe looks at deals from a cash flow prospective and we at Wolfe Law Miami feel we are qualified to help our clients maximize their rights and priorities. From the initial consultation, pre-contract negotiations and proper filing and registration of your work, Wolfe Law Miami has the ability and “know how” to ensure royalty income is made timely, audits are conducted regularly and technology remuneration is fairly monitored. If deal terms are not complied with, we litigate same effectively on behalf of our clients.

Wolfe Law Miami has effectively represented plaintiffs who have a claim of defamation. Likewise, we have successfully represented defendants wrongfully accused of same. In fact, our firm has been able to not only vindicate a wrongfully accused defendant in this area, but also settle out of court where the plaintiffs paid the defendant for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. At Wolfe Law Miami, we seek to make our clients whole and will do whatever is necessary to do what is in the interest of justice.

Our firm is well versed on the various elements that comprise defamation, along with key terms such as “public figure” and “actual malice.” Further, Wolfe Law Miami is positioned as a leader in this space due to its knowledge of various state laws concerning torts based on libel and slander.

Right of publicity is an area of law that has developed within the past century. Wolfe Law Miami has positioned itself as a leader in this particular discipline, and has a unique understanding of the states where right of publicity is protected by statute along with the various types of damages available to plaintiffs depending on the jurisdiction they use to litigate their claims.

Wolfe Law Miami believes that every individual has the right to control the commercial use of his or her name, image, likeness, or some other identifying aspect of identity. We also protect individuals who are wrongfully accused of violating another person’s personality rights. Attorneys at Wolfe Law Miami have been involved in right to publicity cases at the federal level and have proven success litigating same.

Wolfe Law Miami has represented trustees, banks, fiduciaries, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in various disputes regarding the administration and disposition of trusts and estates. We have experience representing clients at in both trial and appellate courts. Using our experience as business lawyers and Richard Wolfe’s background as a former Certified Public Accountant, Wolfe Law Miami brings a common sense, dollars and sense approach to these kinds of disputes.

Located in the heart of one of the largest sports markets in the world, Wolfe Law Miami’s global Sports Law practice is equipped to represent, sports agencies, professional athletes, coaches, leagues, and other sports organizations in their litigation and transactional matters. Our capabilities include representing professional athletes in marketing and team contractual matters, serving as counsel to players and teams in arbitration hearings, negotiating and drafting sports venue agreements, and protecting the intellectual property rights of those embroiled in the world of sports. At the collegiate level, Wolfe Law Miami is outfitted to consult for and represent universities and conferences on exit fee issues, Title IX, NCAA rules and regulations, and other compliance matters.

Our firm also has experience serving as counsel to sports agencies. We can assist with drafting in-depth agreements with the agencies’ clients for their clients, stakeholders, business associates, and third parties. We also provide legal advice regarding state, federal, and players associations’ rules and regulations concerning the licensure of agents, recruiting, and impermissible benefits. Our knowledge of each professional sport’s current collective bargaining agreement sets us apart from others in the legal profession.

Wolfe Law Miami’s strong background in the areas of employment and labor disputes, Intellectual Property litigation, as well as trademark and copyright transactional work, gives us an advantage over the limited competition in the sports law market. Whether there is an issue regarding drug testing, gene doping, new media rights, NCAA investigations, salary arbitration, or intellectual property rights, Wolfe Law Miami is able and ready to serve as counsel.

At Wolfe Law Miami, our attorneys have mastered the preparation and filing and of trademark and design applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, various states, and around the world. We assist in the selection and clearance of trademarks for registration in multiple jurisdictions. We have the ability and efficiency, speed and accuracy to administer the application process, anticipating and avoiding difficulties wherever possible, and overcoming obstacles when they make themselves present.

Separately, we offer clients the option of performing trademark name searches, review of results, and a summary allowing or denying use of a particular mark. Our clients have included those wishing to use certain names and phrases in promotions and seek to avoid litigation for trademark infringement and/or dilution. They benefit from our knowledge as we consult them through the selection, protection, and enforcement of company names, brand names, and slogans for U.S. and worldwide markets.

Wolfe Law Miami sues and protects those who are sued for trademark infringement. We have an extensive background in the “likelihood of confusion” analysis that is part and parcel of a trademark infringement claim, and we are able to navigate through the various elements in order to substantiate or disprove the existence of an infringement.

Our attorneys have represented musicians, small business owners, entrepreneurs, athletes, and other individuals and entities in the protection of their trademarks and their use of non-protected words, phrases and designs. Whether it be the drafting of a cease and desist letter, the creation of a complaint, or litigating a trademark infringement claim from start to finish, Wolfe Law Miami has the experience to assist its clients in this area. In fact, Richard Wolfe often serves as an expert witness on trademark matters.

Wolfe Law Miami understands that simply registering your trademark and protecting it from infringement by third parties is not enough. In order to fully exploit your trademark, you may wish to open the door to licensing opportunities. Our firm can properly assist you in your efforts. We have drafted and negotiated a variety of license agreements and worked out the terms with our clients before we close the deal same with a party wishing to license or serve as licensor for a trademark. Quality control measures are important to clients. We always implement provisions that are in our clients’ best interests at Wolfe Law Miami