Joseph A. Stallone
Counsel
Suzanne Polk
512.542.2129
Mr. Stallone practices from Bracewell's Austin office. Mr. Stallone has established himself as a leading legal advisor in the music industry and represents a number of music industry clients, including Grammy winning artists, on various legal and business matters including management, agency production, compensation, licensing, and protection of intellectual property rights. Mr. Stallone also represents clients in the film and book publishing industry. In addition, Mr. Stallone maintains a diverse general civil litigation practice, with specialties in contractual disputes, enforcement of non-compete agreements, premises liability litigation and personal injury litigation. His work has encompassed all aspects of state and federal litigation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Prior to becoming associated with the firm, Mr. Stallone served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Robert Seerden on the 13th District Court of Appeals from 1996 to 1998.
Representative Matters
Advising and representing on-line music collaboration business in contract negotiations with major performing rights society and other aspects of business development.
Representing artists (rock, alternative, reggae, and jazz) in all aspects of music career including contract, recording, touring, producing, copyright, trademark and publishing.
Representing investors and film producers in various aspects of film including funding, contract, clearance of music rights, and distribution.
Representing authors in various aspects of business including protection of intellectual property (including copyrights) libel readings and publishing issues.
Representing music management and agency businesses in business development, contract, and litigation matters.
Representing graphic art designer in litigation involving alleged breach of contract and fraud by member and protection of intellectual property rights.
Representing clients in litigation involving the protection of trade secret, confidential and proprietary information, including the enforcement of non-compete agreements.
Publications and Speeches
"Representing Artists in the Digital Age - the Role of an Entertainment Attorney," Grammy University, October 30, 2008.
"Ask an Attorney," 2007 Southwest Alternate Media Project and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts Business of Film Seminar, August 25, 2007.
"Copyright and Licensing for Film," 2007 Southwest Alternate Media Project and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts Business of Film Seminar, August 25, 2007.
"Finding the Right Distributor for your Film," 2007 Southwest Alternate Media Project and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts Business of Film Seminar, August 25, 2007.
Education
J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 1996
B.S., with distinction, Penn State University, 1993
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Affiliations
The Recording Academy, Board of Governors, Texas Chapter
The Recording Academy Advocacy Committee, Chairperson
Boys and Girls Club Capital Area, Vice President of Operations
Grounded in Music, Founder and Director
Year of Austin Music, Music-related Business Committee
Volunteer Legal Services, Pro-Bono - Family Law, Austin, Texas
TALA, Pro Bono - Music, Arts & Entertainment, Austin, Texas
Austin Bar Association
Corpus Christi Bar Association, President, 2003-2004
Noteworthy
Texas Rising Star, 2007
Austin Under 40 Awards, 2007 Finalist