FN-767 MN-767 LN-767, Esq.
Attorney (Retired) - Computer Law, Intellectual Property, Internet, Software and Programming; Entertainment (Music) Law; Corporate, Tax, General Business Transactional Practice
Playa Del Rey, California
Co-Hort 4 Med/Arb, LLC - Principal
Mindlin and Tigerman - Partner (Retired)
Mindlin and Tigerman - Partner (Retired)
Attorney (Retired) - Computer Law, Intellectual Property, Internet, Software and Programming; Entertainment (Music) Law; Corporate, Tax, General Business Transactional Practice
Co-Hort 4 Med/Arb, LLC, 2021 - Present; Partner, Mindlin and Tigerman, 1978 – 2023; Of Counsel, Greenberg & Bass LLP, 2002 – 2021; Computer Programmer/Business Systems Analyst and Consultant, Touche Ross & Co., 1969 – 1970; Computer Consultant, McDonnell Automation Center, 1964 – 1969.
Law practice emphasized representation of computer software developers, Internet companies, e-commerce, and new media companies, in the many aspects of their business. Also representing users in negotiation of contracts for acquisition of computer hardware, software packages, and software development and programming efforts, and various other out-sourcing arrangements. Extensive experience in software licensing and distribution. Corporate strategies (merger and acquisition, key employee compensation) for high tech companies.
Represented songwriters and songwriter's estates in sale of music catalogs to music publishing companies. Also represented publishing companies on the other side when acquiring a catalog from a songwriter estate or trust.
Most most significant area of practice was sophisticated estate planning and tax planning for affluent business owners, real estate holders, and particularly known as an estate planner for visual artists.
Represented songwriters and songwriter's estates in sale of music catalogs to music publishing companies. Also represented publishing companies on the other side when acquiring a catalog from a songwriter estate or trust.
Most most significant area of practice was sophisticated estate planning and tax planning for affluent business owners, real estate holders, and particularly known as an estate planner for visual artists.
Software implementation failure cases; user vs. vendor with amounts in dispute ranging from $100,000 to multi-millions; internet and e-commerce cases.
Estate planning and probate cases referred by the Los Angeles superior court probate department.
Estate planning and probate cases referred by the Los Angeles superior court probate department.
Ownership of intellectual property; licensing, royalties, grounds for termination of licenses; causation and damages in major systems failure cases.
St. Louis University (JD-1969); University of Missouri (BA, with honors, Economics-1964).
Admitted to Bar: California (1970 - inactive), Missouri (1969 - inactive). While practicing law, a Certified Specialist (California) in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
Beverly Hills Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Missouri Bar Association; California Bar Association; Computer Law Association (now known as ITECH); Association of Information Technology Professionals.
$2,340 Per Day
English
United States of America
Playa Del Rey, CA
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