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Joel A. Katz

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1989.
Terminus 200, Suite 2500, 3333 Piedmont Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(678) 553-2100
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Firm: Greenberg Traurig LLP
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Greenberg Traurig LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (678) 553-2100

Joel Katz, former Chairman of the American Bar Association's Entertainment & Sports Law Section, is widely recognized as a leader in the field of entertainment law. His clients include some of the world's most well-known entertainers, music producers, record companies, concert promoters and Fortune 500 companies. More than 30 years ago, Joel founded Katz, Smith & Cohen, which became one of the country's largest music entertainment law firms. In 1998, Katz merged his practice with Greenberg Traurig.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Entertainment Law - Music
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Joel A. Katz
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Entertainment Law - Music, Atlanta (2020)
Entertainment Law - Music, Atlanta (2014)
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Atlanta (2012)
Entertainment Law, Atlanta (2011)
  • AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
  • Investment Dealers Digest, "Deal of the Year"
  • Who's Who in the World
  • Who's Who in Georgia
  • Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
  • Who's Who in Entertainment
  • Who's Who Among Outstanding Americans
  • Who's Who in America
  • Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 1995
  • "University of Tennessee Founder's Day Medal," 1999
  • "Joel A. Katz Law Library," University of Tennessee College of Law, 1999
  • Georgia Trend magazine, "100 Most Influential Georgians," January 2002
  • "Heroes Award," Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy, 2002
  • "Spirit of Music Award," UJA Federation of New York and The Music for Youth Foundation, 2003
  • Hunter College Hall of Fame, 2003
  • Lawdragon 500, "Leading Lawyers in America," 2005
  • "Ed Ruben Award" for distinguished service and scholarship, ABA Entertainment and Sports Law, 2006
  • "Spirit of Excellence Award," T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research, 2007
  • "Outstanding Georgia Citizen," Secretary of State, The Mexican American Business Chamber, 2007
  • "Chairman of the Year" and "Business of the Year," The Mexican American Business Chamber, 2007
  • The Legal 500 United States, Media and Entertainment - Film, Music and TV, 2007-2008
  • Governor Sonny Perdue renamed a portion of Northside Parkway in Atlanta as JOEL KATZ PARKWAY in recognition of his many contributions to the State of Georgia, May 2008
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree, Hunter College, June 4, 2008
  • Bridge to Achievement Award, Hunter College, October 23, 2008
  • Benchmark Litigation Guide, one of the 40 "Litigation Stars" in Georgia, 2009
  • "Middelton-Candler Millennium Gate Prize," The National Monuments Foundation, December 5, 2009
  • "Service Award," Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI), The GRAMMY Foundation, January 29, 2010
  • "Distinguished Alumnus Award," University of Tennessee, Knoxville, September 10, 2010
  • Commitment to Education Award, ORT Atlanta, December 4, 2010
  • Variety, Dealmakers Impact Report, 2010-2011
  • ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Department’s 2011 "Atlanta Legends" Award, September 28, 2011
  • New York Times' Supplement: Georgia’s Best Lawyers, "Top Entertainment Attorney of the Year," 2011
  • Major Label News, "Most Powerful List," Music Edition - Top Entertainment Lawyer, October 2012
  • Law360 "MVP," 2012
  • Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2004-2013 "Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia," 2008, 2012-2013
  • The Hollywood Reporter, "Power Lawyers: Top 100 Most Influential Entertainment Lawyers in America," 2007-2013
  • Chambers USA Guide, National - Intellectual Property, 2008-2013
  • Georgia Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," 2009 and 2011-2013
  • Variety, "Legal Impact Report: 50 Game-Changing Attorneys," 2012-2013
  • Icon of the Industry Award, The Technology Association of Georgia Entertainment Society, September 19, 2013
  • AlwaysOn, Power Players in Digital Entertainment, 2013
  • Billboard magazine, "The Power 100," 2012-2014
Education
Graduated
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Graduated 1969
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (678) 553-2100
Terminus 200, Suite 2500, 3333 Piedmont Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
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