About Mark
Mark A. Merriman: Experienced Attorney in Theatre and Book Publishing Entertainment Law in New York
Mark A. Merriman is counsel to the Entertainment Group where he practices in all aspects of entertainment law, with an emphasis on theatre and book publishing. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine and has received praise for his work in media and entertainment from Chambers USA and The Legal 500. Merriman’s theatre practice involves acting as production counsel for numerous live stage productions such as & Juliet, Black Light, The Effect, The Grand Paradise, Songbird, Every Brilliant Thing, Heathers The Musical, the Broadway revival of Glass Menagerie, Hit the Wall, Scandalous, Cock, Once, Tribes, Mistakes Were Made, Our Town, Adding Machine, Gone Missing, and No Child.
Practice Areas
- Theatre
- Motion Pictures and Television
Merriman's clients include playwrights, bookwriters, composers, lyricists, dramaturgs, underlying rights holders, estates, music publishers, general managers, investors, co-producers, executive producers, directors, associate directors, resident directors, and other creative team personnel in the live stage industry. He represents these parties in all aspects of entertainment law.
Awards
- Recognized by Best Lawyers for Entertainment Law - Theatre since 2021
Prior to entering law school, Merriman worked on several long-running Broadway musicals and served as the business manager of the WPA Theatre in New York City. He is admitted to practice in New York.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: Brooklyn Law School, Otterbein University
- Education: Admitted to practice in New York
Merriman's professional life reflects his commitment to serving the creative industries. His work at the Entertainment Group encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects of entertainment law.
