is a partner in the Miami law firm firm of Wolfe & Goldstein, P.A. Mr. Wolfe has a Juris Doctor and LL.M. (Taxation) from the University of Miami School of Law and spent more than 12 years as a Certified Public Accountant. He has a BS/BA in Accounting and Finance from American University.
He has the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell. He practices entertainment law (transaction and litigation), including film, television and music, business planning, probate and probate litigation, copyright and artist/athlete endorsement contracts.
Probate
Mr. Wolfe has probated or litigated more than 150 estates on issues, such as the determination of beneficiaries, trust administration, distributions, fiduciary duties, validity of documents, tax apportionment, and federal estate and gift tax.
Intellectual Property
Mr. Wolfe has represented large and small companies on issues of trademark, copyright and trade secrets. He has successfully prosecuted and defended claims of infringement under the Lanham Act, as well as invasion of rights of publicity and privacy.
Corporate:
Mr. Wolfe has provided counsel to small family businesses, as well as public companies on issues of employment, business contracts, taxation, succession planning and asset protection and in litigated matters on such issues.
Entertainment:
Mr. Wolfe has a varied practice in entertainment law representing clients in music, film, television, book publishing, visual arts and theatre.
In the area of film, he has provided representation of film and TV producers for 35 feature films, including acquisition, business structure, production contracts, accounting and distribution; handling two negative pickup bank financing transactions.
In the music industry, he has provided representation to over 40 major and independent record companies, publishing companies, distribution companies, numerous prominent artists and producers on transactions and litigation matters.
He has negotiated in excess of 250 recording and publishing contracts on behalf of or with many artists and record companies representing many Grammy-winning and platinum-selling artists, producers and songwriters. He often is involved in the organization and dissolution of musical groups and the enforcement of artist’s rights.
Mr. Wolfe has been or is a member of the following organizations: Florida Film and Recording Institute (Past President), Florida Film Producers Association, Florida Screenwriters Association, Florida Motion Picture & Television Association, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and Entertainment law Section of the Florida Bar (past Chairman). Mr. Wolfe has lectured or taught courses at University of Miami Film School, Master of Fine Arts, on Legal Aspects of Film Production; St. Thomas Law School, Professor of Entertainment Law; Florida International University, Professor, Entertainment Law & Business and University of Miami School of Law.
Mr. Wolfe was the Chairman of ARTEC Fundraising Committee Sponsored by Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce which obtained a $450,000 matching grant from the Annenberg Foundation and has served as Executive Producer of the Jam Miami All Star Latin Jazz LP released by Concord Records, and was the Executive Producer of the PBS special of the same title.
