Civil Litigation and Transactional matters
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DAVID ANDREW SLUTSKER
Boynton Beach, Florida 33473
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Law Offices of David Slutsker, LLP, Boca Raton, FL
Partner, January 2013 to Present
Handled complex civil litigation and transactional matters in State and Federal Court
Waserstein, Nunez & Foodman, P.L., Miami, FL
Partner, October 2011 to November 2012
Litigation Department
Handled complex civil litigation and transactional matters and was lead counsel in matter known as SoBe Entertainment v. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Paul Wight, aka Big Show et al. Handled international commercial law matters and sports law related matters including cases involving pay-per-view television. Was lead counsel for numerous corporate clients in civil matters involving breach of contract; tortious interference; fraud and civil theft.
Adorno & Yoss, LLP, Boca Raton, FL
Partner, 2007 to 2010
Litigation Department
Lead counsel in a variety of civil litigation matters
Handled numerous corporate litigation and transactional matters including art fraud, civil theft as well as breach of contract and numerous arbitration cases
Morris & Kesten, LLP, Boca Raton, FL
Partner, 2004 to 2006
Co-Head of Litigation Department
Lead counsel in a variety of civil litigation matters
Handled numerous corporate litigation and transactional matters including matters for Telecom America and Richard Williams Tennis & Associates (RWTA)
Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A., Miami, FL
Associate, 2000 to 2003
Litigation Department
Founded and Headed Sports and Entertainment Law Department
Lead counsel in a variety of civil litigation matters
Handled numerous corporate litigation matters including matters for the Florida Marlins, RWTA and D&D
Certified NFL and NBA agent
Negotiated deals with numerous NFL teams
Pro Star Management, Miami Beach, FL
Head of Legal Affairs, 1996 to 2000
Handled numerous corporate litigation and transactional matters
Represented athletes in a variety of contract negotiations and other legal matters
Handled transactional matters for athletes including licensing and endorsements deals
Represented clients in various civil litigation matters in state and federal court
Certified NFL agent
Negotiated deals with numerous NFL, CFL and Arena League teams
Lors Studios, Union, New Jersey
In House Counsel, 1988 to 1995
Handled all corporate legal matters including negotiations with Teamsters Union and numerous School Boards
Drafted all legal agreements pertaining to Corporation
Handled and oversaw all litigation matters pertaining to Corporation
Handled and oversaw all appellate matters pertaining to Corporation
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Representative Clients:
Lors Studios Largest Photography Corporation in Northeast
Allied Processing Corporation Photo-Chemical Plant
Keystone Studios Photography Studio
Telecom America Long Distance Phone carrier
RWTA (Richard Williams Tennis & Associates) Tennis
Management (Venus & Serena)
goldenpalace.com On-line casino
Richard Williams Tennis Coach of Venus and Serena Williams
Don King Productions Boxing Promotional Company
Razor Ruddock Top Heavyweight Contender
Ray Mercer Olympic Heavyweight Medalist
Tracy Patterson World Boxing Champion
Jesse James Leija World Boxing Champion
Rohan Marley Pro Football player and son of legendary singer Bob
Marley
Jammi German NFL Player
James Burgess NFL Player
Godfrey Myles NFL Player
Floyd Patterson Former Heavyweight Champion of the World
Representative Litigation Matters:
Lead counsel for SoBe Entertainment in matter known as SoBe Entertainment v. WWE and Paul Wight aka “Big Show” in action brought by entertainment company for tortious interference and enforcement of contractual rights under an employment agreement.
Lead counsel for Richard Williams and RWTA in matter known as CCKR v. Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Richard Williams & RWTA in a jury trial televised by CourtTV and brought by would be tennis promoters against Venus and Serena Williams and Richard Williams regarding a tennis exhibition.
Lead counsel for Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc. in action brought by Boxer to enforce contractual rights in matter known as Lance Whitaker v. Warriors Boxing.
Lead counsel for Ray Mercer and goldenpalace.com in action brought by boxing promotional company against top heavyweight contender and on-line casino in matter known as Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc. v. Ray Mercer and goldenpalace.com.
Represented Lors Studios in an action brought by Lors Studios to enforce territorial contractual rights with numerous school districts and to seek permanent injunctive relief against Santomenna Studios.
Co-Counsel for Don King Productions in matter known as Felix Trinidad v. Don King Productions in case in which Fighter sought to nullify promotional agreement.
Lead counsel for Olympic Bronze Medalist D. Dokiwari in litigation styled Dokiwari v. America Presents.
Co-Counsel with other members of the Firm involving litigation representing the Florida Marlins.
Lead Counsel for boxer and top heavyweight contender Razor Ruddock in matter known as Don King Productions v. Razor Ruddock in case where promoter sought to enforce terms of a Promotional contract with the Fighter.
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Lead Counsel in matter known as Janks Morton v. Razor Ruddock et al in a Federal trial televised on Court TV involving a boxing trainer seeking to enforce terms of a Trainer contract with the Fighter.
Lead Counsel for Boxer Tracy Patterson in arbitration matter known as Tracy Patterson v. America Presents where Fighter sought to enforce terms of a promotional agreement with promoter.
Lead Counsel for Boxer Robert Daniels in matter known as Robert Daniels v. Mike Acri where Fighter sought to enforce terms of a promotional agreement with promoter.
EDUCATION:
University of Miami School of Law
Coral Gables, Florida
Juris Doctor, 1986
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Government, Minor in English, 1983
BAR ADMISSIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Member of The Florida Bar
Member of The New Jersey Bar
Member of the Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section of The Florida Bar
Member of the Sports Lawyers Association
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Frequent visiting lecturer at University of Miami School of Law, 1991 to 2003
Appeared as Legal Analyst on Court TV
Speaker on Sports Law topics at events sponsored by the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association
Defended and prosecuted actions in the jurisdictions of Florida, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Washington and California
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Speaker, American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Miami Beach, FL, April 2011 and April 2012
Speaker, The University of Miami School of Law Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium, Coral Gables, FL, March 2011
Speaker and Moderator, 22nd Annual North American Sports and Intellectual Property Law Conference, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, November 2010
Speaker, American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Miami Beach, FL, 2010
Speaker, The Florida Bar Entertainment & Sports Law Section Conference, Beverly Hills, CA, 2008
Speaker, The University of Miami School of Law Annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium, Coral Gables, FL, 2008 & 2003
Speaker, The University of Miami School of Law Sports Law Class 1991-2003
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