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Jonathan A. Lonner


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jlonner@fwrv.com
(212) 446-9775
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Jonathan’s areas of concentration include theater, television and motion pictures. He is the author of the article "2005: The Beginning of the End of Copyright Renewals," and lectures frequently, including most recently on behalf of the New York City Bar, the Dramatists Guild and the Commercial Theater Institute (CTI). Jonathan received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law (cum laude). He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995 and to the California State Bar in 1997.

Representative Work:

  • Production counsel for live stage productions and television series.
  • Representation of theatrical playwrights.
  • Representation of theatrical underlying rights owners, including motion picture studios.
  • Representation of writers, actors and directors of television and film.
  • Representation of on-air-talent.
  • Theater and film financing agreements.
  • Counsel for owner of classic film library.
  • Corporate entertainment transactions including sales and acquisitions of entertainment companies.
  • Talent endorsement agreements.
  • Trademark licensing agreements.
  • Copyright due diligence on behalf of clients acquiring rights, and preparation of copyright inventories.


News & Articles:
Jun 23, 2008
Partner Jonathan Lonner Speaks on Ethics Panel
Firm News
Legal ethics issues for entertainment lawyers discussed in New York City Bar program
     
Apr 10, 2008
Panelists Discuss Film Rights at Dramatists Guild
Firm News
"Stage to Screen" program includes partners Jonathan Lonner and Neil Rosini
     
Apr 25, 2007
FWRV Theater Practice Cited in "Legal 500"
Firm News
Attorneys Elliot Brown and Jonathan Lonner Are Named
     
Feb 23, 2006
FWRV Teams with Stellar Network and NYU Stern
Firm News
3-part lecture series about theater production
     
Jan 1, 2006
Copyright Renewals in 2006
Articles
The Beginning of the End
     
Jan 1, 2006
Matt Lefferts & Jonathan Lonner Named Partners
Firm News
FWRV warmly congratulates them.