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John F. Bradley is the founding partner of the Bradley Legal Group, P.A., located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Since 1988, Mr. Bradley has focused his practice on intellectual property litigation, entertainment law, new media law, complex litigation, and corporate and business law. His work has been conducted at both the trial, appellate, and transactional levels. John has served as lead counsel in thousands of litigation cases in both State and Federal Courts for a broad range of clients including startups to multi-million dollar corporations. John’s entertainment practice includes representation of artists, arts organizations, musicians, bands, authors, photographers, models, record and publishing companies, management companies, production companies, actors, internet companies and many other creative types.

Mr. Bradley received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1988 and a Bachelor of Arts Degree, cum laude, in Political Science from St. Thomas University in 1985. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Florida and Tennessee, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, United States Court of Appeals Federal and Eleventh Circuits, and is a mediator, having completed his Circuit Civil Mediator's Course. Currently, John is a member of American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and formerly, served on the Board of Directors for the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club, the Fort Lauderdale Jaycees, and is a past member of the American Federation of Musicians. Mr. Bradley is also the former Chairman of the Florida Bar Entertainment, arts, and Sports law section.

Mr. Bradley is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of entertainment and intellectual property at numerous universities, law schools, continuing legal educational seminars, music festivals, and other industry events. John is also an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter with over twenty five years of performance experience. In 2008, John opened EchoXS Entertainment, LLC, which is a cutting edge entertainment based media and creative management company. John, his wife Alejandra, and son make their home in Hollywood, Florida.

• Speaking Engagements

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  July 2011 Miami, FL Geek Film Festivals Topic: Legal Issues for Film Makers
  April 2011 Miami Beach, FL The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Second Annual International Legal Symposium the World of Music, Film, Television, and Sports Topic: Advanced Trademark, Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Issues in Entertainment Law Worldwide	March 2011 Miami Beach, Florida Winter Music Conference Topic: Changes in Today’s Music Business
  November 2010 Guana Caste, Costa Rica 21st Annual Southern Regional Entertainment and Sports Law Conference Topic: Copyright Issues and Litigation	March 2010 Miami, Florida American Bar Association Entertainment Symposium 2010 Topic: Copyright Issues and Litigation
  February 2010 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Nova Southeast University Law School Topic: Mediation in Sports & Entertainment	December 2009 Miami, Florida Miami Music Festival Topic: Starting Your Own Independent Label/Entertainment Company
  March 2009 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Nova Southeastern School of Law 2009 NSU Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium Topic: Litigating Rights of Privacy and Publicity Issues	March 2009 Hollywood, Florida The Florida Bar Entertainment and Sports Law Society Entertainment 2009: 11th Annual Symposium on the World of Music, Film and Television Topic: Litigation Issues for Entertainment Lawyers
  February 2009 University of Miami 11th Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium Topic: Troubleshooting the Celebrity Client	November 2008 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 20th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Conference Topic: Entertainment Litigation Update October 2008 University of Miami Topic: Entertainment Law & Practice
  November 2007 Puerto Rico – 19th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Conference Topic: Issues in Adult Entertainment	October 2, 2007 University of Miami Topic: The Operation of Sports Management Companies and Entertainment Law
  November 2006 Cancun, Mexico 18th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Conference Topic: Entertainment Litigation: Take it to the Mat	November 2006 Trust and Estates Round Table Sun Trust Bank Fort Lauderdale, Florida Topic: A Day In The Life of a Superstar and Their Attorney
  September 2006 University of Miami College of Law Sports & Entertainment Law Section Topic: The Practice of Entertainment Law in Florida 2006	May 2006 Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section Retreat C.L.E. Topic: Digital Issues in Entertainment
  March 2006 Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section Entertainment 2006 The Eighth Annual Legal Symposium on The World of Music, Film & Television Topic: Building a Successful Entertainment Law Practice in Florida	January 2006 Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section CLE Course "International Entertainment Law for Florida Lawyers" Topic: International Music, Recording and Publishing Deals
  November 2005 17th Annual Southern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico Topic: Litigating Granted Rights Clauses	May 2005 Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section Annual Retreat & CLE Topic: Entertainment Industry Development In Florida
  February 2005 University of Miami, Entertainment Symposium Topic: New Directions in the Entertainment Industry: Thinking Outside The Box	May 2004 Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Florida Bar, Annual Music and Film Symposium Topic: The Future of the Music Industry
  March 2003 Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Florida Bar, "Managing Your Entertainment Law Practice In A Tough Digital World" Topic: Rights to Privacy and Publicity in the State of Florida	April 1, 2003 The Metal Factory, Fort Lauderdale Florida Topic: Local Musician "Do’s and Don’ts" with the Florida Musician’s Workshop
  October 4-5, 2002 Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, in association with the Florida Bar EASL Section Music Law Conference Topic: Developments in Copyright and digital distribution of music on the Internet	September 2001 Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Florida Bar, Gainesville Florida Topic: Recording and Distribution Agreements
  September 27, 2002 Nova Southeastern University College of Law Topic: Breaking into the Entertainment Law Business	June 2001 Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Florida Bar, Annual Music and Film Symposium, Miami Beach, Florida Topic: Representing Live Performers
  May 2001 University of Miami Topic: Starting an Entertainment Law Practice and Music on the Internet in the Digital Age	July 2000 Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL 33041 Topic: Protecting Artist’s Rights and Basic Copyright
  November 1999 Nova Southeastern University Judge: Association of Trial Lawyers of America Negotiations Competition	February 1999 University of Miami, Entertainment & Sports Law Society Topic: Breaking Barriers: A Primer for Students
  August 1998 ArtServe - Music Law Survival Kit Series - Read the Lines Before You Sign Topic: Understanding Management and Recording Contracts	1997 Nova Southeastern University Judge: Association of Trial Lawyers of America Negotiations Competition
  August 1993 Art Serve, Inc. Topic: Legal Remedies for Artists and Arts Organizations

• Major Litigation Cases

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  Smith v. Harbor Beach Surf Club - Brow. Co, FL – Defense of exclusive Home Owner’s Association against Member – Summary Judgment for Defendant

  Parisot v. Cinevision et .al. - S.D. FL Copyright infringement – dvd piracy – Temp injunction – settled

  Pinecrest Fine Art v. David’s Art - S.D. FL -Trademark Infringement, Trade dress etc. – SD FL – Defended multi million dollar claim – settled

  Carleigh Rae Corp v. Point Blank Body Armor - Brow. Co, FL Circuit - Trademark Licensing Litigation – obtained temp. injunction against multinational defense contractor involving technology and trademark in military body armor; significant settlement

  Tyne v. Time Warner - FL Sup Ct. -Primary author of Ent. Arts & Sports Law Section, Amicus Brief – regarding right to privacy and publicity involving movie "The Perfect Storm"

  Hill v. Corel et. al. -Brow County, FL Circuit - Right of Privacy/ Publicity – Obtained temp injunction against Corel Corp - first case in FL regarding digital replication issues in privacy/ publicity rights (Corel Draw); significant settlement

  Robbie Co v. Teco – S.D. FL - Patent Infringement –heavy equipment- case settled

Mr. Smoller practices in the area of civil and complex litigation, intellectual property litigation, entertainment, and new media law. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami and upon graduation joined the Bradley Legal Group, P.A. He is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and Southern District of Florida. Mr. Smoller was part of a team that successfully defended a $16 million dollar Federal Trademark and Patent trial in the Southern District of Florida and has drafted numerous transactional agreements for a variety of business and entertainment entities. During law school, Mr. Smoller was an active member of the University of Miami’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society and participated in the school’s Litigation Skills Program. Mr. Smoller is currently a member of the Broward Bar Association, the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Division of the Florida Bar, the Young Lawyers division of the Florida Bar, and a variety of local community and networking groups.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Smoller earned his Bachelor degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and performed as a professional musician for a few years, recording and touring throughout the United States numerous times. Mr. Smoller was raised in South Florida and has proudly only missed a handful of University of Miami football games the past 22 years.

• Speaking Engagements

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  July 2011 Miami, FL Geek Film Festivals Topic: Intellectual Property Law Panel for Filmmakers

Geoffrey King Robinson specializes in transactional matters in the Entertainment Industry. Concentrating primarily in the music industry, his clients include independent record labels, musicians, songwriters, and producers. His practice also includes representation of performance venues, nightclubs, restaurants, and large scale special events and festivals.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Robinson earned a living as a professional musician, performing with many legendary artists during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Geoff also owned and operated his own record label, production company, and studio facility, and managed several artists while attending law school.

Mr. Robinson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State University in 1969. Geoff earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1982, and has practiced in the area of entertainment since 1983. Mr. Robinson has served on the Executive Committee of the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law section of the Florida Bar. He has lectured and participated in numerous symposiums on the topics of recording and publishing contracts, as well as on rights of publicity and celebrity licensing.

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