Laverne Yvonne Berry is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, television, film and 10 other areas of law. Laverne received a A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1971, and has been licensed for 30 years. Laverne practices at The Law Office of Laverne Berry in Brooklyn, NY.
Given her background in the entertainment business, Laverne is exceptionally proficient in her field, with the uncanny ability to foresee and traverse the inevitable pitfalls and land mines associated with rights clearances and contract negotiations in regard to documentary film making. She is an indelible asset to any production.
It is a blessing to be working with Laverne Berry: Attentive, supportive, and willing and able to solve the most complicated problems fast. Laverne truly cares about her clients.
When I received a "Cease and Desist" email accusing me of copyright/trademark infringement re: the name of my blog, I simply panicked. In an endless lawyer directory listing with thousands on lawyers.com- I found Laverne Berry. Laverne's rating details are the best proof that she is an outstanding attorney. Don't take my word for it. High marks from fellow attorneys and her working clients sold me. You will be in great hands with Laverne.
If you are an up and coming filmmaker or a veteran in this business, Laverne Berry, is the right person to have in your corner. She is passionate about her clients and her projects and will help in any way she can to provide the best council and help to get your vision off the ground. You couldn't find a more dedicated, committed and efficient lawyer around.
Laverne Berry has been quite responsive, thorough and measured in all dealings.
Laverne Berry was able to work through a very complicated and difficult issue in which other lawyers couldn't help. She was patient, methodical and a fabulous negotiator. Ms. Berry was able to get us results when nobody else could or would. She worked very hard for our company and we consider her part of our team.
Being a first-time author about to be published, I knew nothing about how to deal with publishers. Laverne Berry represented me and knew all the ins and outs. She handled everything with great tact, intelligence and a good sense of humor. I highly recommend her.
She is one of the finest attorneys I have ever known. Her dedication to her clients is unique in this profession and her effectiveness is absolutely incredible. Laverne is tenacious and dogged in her own very gracious and elegant way.
Laverne Berry's greatest strength is that she understands the artist. She has worked in their company for many years and offers the right amount of advice, encouragement and caution regarding artistic decisions and their long term impact on a project. Laverne has a vast knowledge of rights and clearance issues in film and television - something crucial to any project - and she is tough in negotiation. A producer or director of film or television will want Laverne on his or her side.
Laverne understands modern media and has connections that helped me in projects I conceived. As an example, I needed a video cameraman/producer who could videotape and edit for the Internet a public lecture I did. Laverne's recommendation was excellent. I've also used Laverne Berry to go over the diverse media oriented contractual agreements that come my way and she has helped me understand the "small print" and was very sharp at analyzing what I consider the "hidden" clauses.
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