Introducing the Firm

Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard has represented and counseled clients in the areas of entertainment law (including theatre, dance, music, film and tv), publishing, art law, copyright, trademark, trusts and estates, real estate, commercial/corporate transactions, digital media and litigation for twenty years.

Our clients include well-known organizations and individuals in motion pictures, television, book publishing, the visual arts, theatre, and dance. Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard manages a wide variety of transactions for its clients, assists them on copyright and trademark matters, and has successfully litigated cases on their behalf.

Two of our attorneys have written the leading books on television contracts and art law. Several have been chairs of bar association committees on copyright law, new technologies, entertainment, theatre, and performing arts. Many of them speak before industry and bar association groups and have taught courses in their fields at law schools.

Our 26 attorneys and our correspondent firm in Los Angeles are devoted to providing first-rate services in the entertainment and intellectual property fields. We hope to have the opportunity to include you among our clients and obtain your trust and confidence.