Michael P. Frankfurt

Michael P. Frankfurt: Media and Entertainment Law Attorney in New York, NY

Mitchel P. Frankfurt is a media and entertainment law attorney who served as one of the founding partners at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC. During his distinguished career spanning decades, he represented advertising agencies, commercial film, television, publishing, graphic and fine arts companies, and provided counsel to executives and talents in those and other fields. He is also a frequent lecturer at various conferences and schools, including the New York University School of Law, Stern School of Business, Association of Independent Commercial Producers' Conferences, TED Conference, and many others.

Practice Areas

• Motion Pictures and Television (Entertainment Law)
• New Media Companies
• Talent Deals in TV and Motion Pictures
• Film
• Advertising
• Graphic Arts and Fine Arts
• Television

Affiliations

• The Creative Coalition: Chairman of the Board of Directors
• The Armory Foundation: Director
• New York Road Runners Club: Director
• Hunter College Foundation: Trustee
• USA Track and Field Hall of Fame Committee, Hunter College Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame, Millrose Athletic Association: Member

Recognition and Awards

• New York's Best Entertainment Lawyers by New York Magazine
• The Hollywood Reporter Awards in Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
• New York Super Lawyer

Education & Credentials

• Hunter College, B.A., 1970
• University of Virginia, J.D., 1973

Bar Admissions

• New York State Bar Association (Admitted in 1975)