profile image

John Simson

Fox Rothschild LLP

John Simson has advised clients on copyright and business issues in film, television, music and the visual arts for more than 30 years. He has been involved in the music industry since 1971 when he was signed to a recording agreement as a singer-songwriter.

Over the years, John has developed a unique insider’s perspective of the entertainment industry through his work as a producer, musician, music supervisor, manager and entertainment lawyer.

Prior to joining Fox, John served as of counsel to the entertainment department of a Midwest law firm. He also co-founded SoundExchange, a company that collects royalties from internet and satellite radio services on behalf of recording artists and record labels, and served as its executive director of from 2001 to 2010.

In addition, John handled the career of five-time Grammy® winner, Mary Chapin Carpenter and served as special adviser to Harry Belafonte for music and television projects. Previously, John taught Entertainment Law at Washington College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center.

John has been at the forefront of the battle for artist’s rights and their efforts to be compensated for their work online. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and is a frequent lecturer on music industry and copyright issues.

John was recently nominated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office to serve as an advisor on a collective management of rights project in Asia.

EDUCATION :

  • State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1978)
  • State University of New York at Albany (M.A., 1975)
  • State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1974)

MEMBERSHIPS :

  • ABA IP Subcommittee on Music and Live Performance, Chair
  • The District of Columbia Bar, Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Section, Chairman
  • Washington, D.C. Chapter of The Recording Academy, Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS :

  • National Recording Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, Chairman of the Board
  • CINE, the Musicianship and the Music Manager’s Forum, Board Member.

BAR ADMISSIONS : District of Columbia

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney John Simson & Fox Rothschild LLP can handle?
Fox Rothschild LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Entertainment, Business. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Fox Rothschild LLP located?
Fox Rothschild LLP is located at 1030 15th St NW #380, Washington, DC 20005, USA. You can reach out to Fox Rothschild LLP using their phone line 202.461.3106. You can also check their website foxrothschild.com or email them at jsimson@foxrothschild.com.
How much would it cost to hire Fox Rothschild LLP?
John Simson lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are John Simson reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on John Simson lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Fox Rothschild LLP
1030 15th St NW #380, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement