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James D. Pacitti

Pacitti Law Firm Full-time

28 years of experience
Entertainment & Sports Law, Business Law
California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania

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Biography

For over 20 years, James D. Pacitti, the founder and managing attorney, has aggressively represented and assisted thousands of clients in entertainment, intellectual property and business matters and in state and federal litigation. James D. Pacitti has been practicing law since graduating from Fordham University School of Law in New York City in 1995 and is licensed to practice in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, James went to college at Northeastern University in Boston, graduating cum laude. After graduating law school, James practiced in his hometown for three years prior to relocating to Florida where he headed a department in one of the largest litigation law firms in the country. In 2007, James relocated to California and started his own practice focused on entertainment law, business law and litigation.

James brings a broad base of experience that provides him with a unique perspective which he uses to help his clients avoid the many pitfalls awaiting in the often treacherous world of entertainment. In addition to practicing entertainment and transactional law, James has vast civil litigation experience and has tried dozens of cases during his career. With experience in both commercial transactions and the lawsuits that often follow, James is able to guide his clients to avoid those situations that will expose them to unnecessary liability and expenses.

Practice Areas

Entertainment & Sports Law

Business Law

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California: State Bar of California; ID Number: 248696
Since 2007

Florida: The Florida Bar; ID Number: 119768
Since 1997

New York: New York State Office of Court Administration; ID Number: 2813145
Since 1997

Pennsylvania: Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; ID Number: 78128
Since 1996

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Owner/Managing Attorney: Pacitti Law Firm Full-time; 2007 - Current; Entertainment law practice with an emphasis on TV and film development, finance, production, and distribution. The firm handles the legal and business aspects of production so producers can focus on realizing their creative vision. Our services include negotiation and preparation of all the necessary consents, releases, and agreements to protect the production and secure chain of title in the project. From the acquisition of the screenplay and other literary property to agreements with all cast, producers, directors, department heads, and crew through to post-production and distribution, the firm guides producers and production companies through the entire process of production.

Attorney: Morgan & Morgan; 2001 - 2007; Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest litigation firms in the country and I represented thousands of clients during my tenure in various types of lawsuits. As lead counsel, I was solely responsible for all aspects of representation throughout litigation, trial, and appeal.

Attorney: Grower Ketcham; 2000 - 2001; Grower Ketcham represents insurers of hospitals, corporations and other entities. I handled civil litigation matters for the clients of the firm that had been sued in state or federal court.

Assistant Public Defender: State of Florida; 1998 - 2000; As an assistant public defender, I handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from DUI and drug possession to 1st degree felonies and tried nearly 40 cases to verdict.

Assistant Public Defender: Delaware County Public Defender; 1997 - 1998; As an assistant public defender, I handled hundreds of criminal cases from inception to trial and appeal.

Staff Attorney: Safeguard Scientifics; 1995 - 1997; Safeguard was the only publicly traded venture capital firm at the time of my employment and I assisted in the preparation of various documents pursuant to private equity investments.