Best Lawyers in America for Advertising Law

Managing Partner of Frankfurt Kurnit since 2010, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is one of the country’s leading advertising lawyers. He is a partner in the firm's Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group and has extensive experience representing advertisers, advertising agencies, and social media and other online platforms on advertising and intellectual property matters. He is also the Chairman of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance. In 2023, Best Lawyers in America named him &ldq...

Mr. Bullock Chairs the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group. In addition to litigating commercial matters, he renders arbitration and mediation services and has experience in litigating products liability claims. Mr. Bullock joined Stone Pigman in 1978.

Jim Taylor has more than 30 years of experience assisting brands, advertising agencies, and media and technology companies with the full spectrum of issues and transactions related to advertising, marketing and promotions. He provides creative and pragmatic solutions to help clients leverage data, technology, and new and expanding information channels to reach consumers and market their products and services. Known for his pragmatic, business-oriented approach, Jim advises clients on innovati...

Andrea Friedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Andrea practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Friedman since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrea Friedman is held by other lawyers.

Kraig L. Marini Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Technology Law. Kraig L. Marini practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kraig L. Marini Baker since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kraig L. Marini Baker is held by other lawyers.

S. Gregory Boyd is a partner and Co-Chair of the Interactive Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Advertising Law and The Legal 500 has praised him for his work with media and technology companies. The National Law Journal ’s 2022 Trailblazers list included him for Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law. Mr. Boyd focuses on high technology companies especially in advertising, public relations, and the video game indu...

Tom’s practice focuses on trademark infringement and false advertising litigation. He has successfully represented some of the world’s most famous brands in federal courts and in the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. His career-long focus on Lanham Act matters gives Tom the unique ability to execute efficient and effective strategies to achieve his clients’ objectives. Practicing for more than 25 years, Tom is an internationally recognized partner in Barack Ferrazzano&...

Jim Dudukovich is an attorney with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. He is recognized for his work in advertising law and advises clients on legal and regulatory matters that affect marketing, branding and promotional practices across a range of industries. His approach focuses on helping businesses address evolving advertising issues while supporting practical business objectives. Clients turn to Jim for counsel on advertising compliance, marketing claims and re...

Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Patrick E. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognitio...

Holly A. Melton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Media Law. Holly A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Holly A. Melton since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Holly A. Melton is held by other lawyers.

Ron Urbach has been a firsthand participant in the history and recent explosive growth of the advertising and marketing ecosystem — and the laws that apply to it. He advises marketing-driven clients in every sector and subsector, helping them successfully navigate legal issues with practical business solutions. In the course of his career, Ron has seen industries and marketing practices emerge and adapt as technologies, regulatory frameworks and consumer needs change. This makes him a s...

Hannah E. Taylor is a Deputy Managing Partner of the firm and a partner in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations and Emerging Technology Groups. Ms. Taylor works with clients to structure and negotiate virtually every type of media-related transaction, advises clients on compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as on compliance with relevant self-regulatory guidelines and social media platform terms, and represents advertisers before the Federal Trade Commission and...

David Mallen is an advertising and media attorney who focuses his practice on helping marketers from a variety of industries with national advertising campaigns, analysis of claim substantiation issues, compliance with consumer protection law, and resolution of advertising disputes. An experienced trial lawyer, David represents clients in all phases of litigation in state and federal court and in alternative dispute resolution. As former deputy director of the National Advertising Division of...

Brian G. Murphy counsels advertising agencies, advertisers, and entertainment companies as they develop and produce advertising and entertainment properties across all media. Mr. Murphy has been named the 2018 and 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Advertising Law by Best Lawyers in America. His practice focuses on copyright, trademark , right of publicity/right of privacy, false advertising, unfair competition, and defamation. Mr. Murphy negotiates and structures celebrity talent agreements, agen...

Nate Hole counsels clients with respect to emerging marketing, technology, and data-related products and services, including issues related to online and digital marketing and assets, privacy and data optimization, social media integrations, mobile apps, Internet of Things and connected devices, e commerce and electronic payments. Nate provides practical solutions and creative counsel to help clients bring new products and services to market, and to leverage data, technology, connectivity and...

Jim Johnston helps sports, entertainment and media clients venture outside their comfort zone and into uncharted territory. By understanding their business goals and managing their risk, he’s cleared paths for clients to invest in film and television programs, launch streaming services, and sponsor sports arenas with worldwide audiences. Fledgling sports leagues turn to him for airtight media, sponsorship and facility partner agreements to get their brands off the ground. Jim’s cl...