Jim Kuzmich Joins Thompson Burton

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Jim Kuzmich

Entertainment and corporate attorney Jim Kuzmich has joined Thompson Burton, PLLC as a Partner. He will create both the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law practice areas at Thompson Burton.

“We are excited to welcome Jim to Thompson Burton and appreciate the expertise he brings for our clients,” says Walt Burton, Partner, Thompson Burton. “We look forward to his leadership in the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law practice areas.”

Kuzmich has provided legal counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, advising on both challenges and growth opportunities for owners. He also has advised acquisitions and sales of companies, as well as overseeing business partnerships. Kuzmich has assisted startup companies faced with a plethora of legal issues, including entity formation and structure, commercial leasing, intellectual property protection and general operational matters.​

He also brings experience representing musicians, YouTube influencers, producers, songwriters, entertainers and professional athletes. He has extensive knowledge of trademark, copyright, endorsement and licensing law, presenting practical solutions to some of the most common legal issues that musical artists and other creatives face in business. He previously served as In-House Counsel and Vice President to a mid-sized baseball agency specializing in athletic representation. During his time there, he assisted with negotiating player contract salaries, endorsements contracts and preparing salary arbitration cases.​

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