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Gregory Kanaan

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

I'm a New England-based lawyer who represents artists, filmmakers, design firms, production companies, and creative entrepreneurs. My law practice focuses on entertainment and art law, intellectual property, business laws and contract issues. My goal is to help creative people leverage their work and turn the law from an obstacle into an ally. I regularly speak at colleges, non-profit arts organizations and professional associations about how the law affects their artistic endeavors. Before the law, I spent seven years producing television documentaries for Discovery Channel, Court TV, A&E, and a slew of others. I earned a B.F.A. in film and animation from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 and got my J.D. in 2012 from the Northeastern University School of Law. I'm licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Practices Areas

Intellectual Property

Business

Language

English

Contact

The [Legal] Artist23 Marie StreetMilford, CT, 06460

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Rina
January 4, 2022

Greg is an excellent lawyer. I sought his counsel before signing contracts and developing my own art business contracts. I can honestly say that he made me feel comfortable and knowledgeable about what contracts means, what they should include, legalese language etc. He explained it in simple terms which I really appreciated. He is extremely patient, prompt, and responsive. I was very happy with his service and will continue to seek his counsel in my future endeavors. I highly recommend him!

Nina
November 30, 2021

Greg was referred to me by a former colleague as someone who has a depth of knowledge about my industry in particular. This knowledge helps him better understand where designers can get hurt in their contracts and therefore better protect them. He's super available and easy to work with and I give him my highest recommendation!

Clara
November 21, 2021

I worked with Greg to set up my small business and I'm so incredibly glad I did! I had not business experience whatsoever and was very nervous about the entire process. Greg was extremely reassuring, reliable, responsive to all of my needs, and he gave the much needed confidence to get through the entire process. He's prompt and on top of the communication process, logistics with documents, etc. which was wonderful. I would absolutely hire him again in a heart beat, and I am always happy to rant and rave about him to my colleagues and friends!

Mary
November 15, 2021

I was happily blindsided by an option agreement on a feature and a mutual friend recommended Greg. Thankfully, he reviewed and revised the agreement saving me from some screenwriter pitfalls that would have kept me up at night. I can’t say enough about his knowledge and responsiveness, not to mention his insightful understanding of the entertainment field.

Kay
May 9, 2020

I was referred to Greg by a trusted colleague because I needed some legal things done for a huge IP project I have been working on. I was apprehensive at first because I have had some negative experiences working with confidential information on other projects. Greg did a great job in helping me plan what we were going to do. He put concepts that were foreign to me in layman's terms without making me feel dumb. He stuck to the timeline perfectly while giving me grace when I was a little slow in completing my portions. He provided his professional opinions on priority and needs which saved me a lot of money and time. Great communication makes for successful projects and Greg made this a perfect experience. I always felt like he was "my" lawyer and worked for my best interest. I could not be more pleased and look forward to working with him in the future.

Christopher
January 30, 2020

As an independent documentary film maker, i was very happy with the legal work that Greg has done on behalf of my film production company. I especially appreciated the fact that he always responded quickly to my many questions and issues. I think he provided a great value and i would certainly retain his firm in the future.

anonymous
January 25, 2020

Greg's help in securing our wordmark at the USPTO was absolutely critical to the success of our company. It was very tricky case. Other lawyers had advised us to move on from our company name and give up our branding. However, Greg succeeded where others were doubtful and hesitant. Greg's expertise, communication, and professionalism were unmatched. Our company will forever be grateful to Greg for the work he did on our behalf.

Fadi
January 20, 2020

Greg provided legal help with setting up my startup. He is knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and focused. With his direction and execution, I received best in class support with setting up my startup. I would definitely work with Greg again and would highly recommend him.

Priscilla
January 20, 2020

Working with Greg has been a great experience -- he is responsive, thoughtful, and great at taking into account my specific needs. We have worked together on multiple contracts and each time I feel wholly confident in the final product.

Rina
January 4, 2022

Greg is an excellent lawyer. I sought his counsel before signing contracts and developing my own art business contracts. I can honestly say that he made me feel comfortable and knowledgeable about what contracts means, what they should include, legalese language etc. He explained it in simple terms which I really appreciated. He is extremely patient, prompt, and responsive. I was very happy with his service and will continue to seek his counsel in my future endeavors. I highly recommend him!

Nina
November 30, 2021

Greg was referred to me by a former colleague as someone who has a depth of knowledge about my industry in particular. This knowledge helps him better understand where designers can get hurt in their contracts and therefore better protect them. He's super available and easy to work with and I give him my highest recommendation!

Clara
November 21, 2021

I worked with Greg to set up my small business and I'm so incredibly glad I did! I had not business experience whatsoever and was very nervous about the entire process. Greg was extremely reassuring, reliable, responsive to all of my needs, and he gave the much needed confidence to get through the entire process. He's prompt and on top of the communication process, logistics with documents, etc. which was wonderful. I would absolutely hire him again in a heart beat, and I am always happy to rant and rave about him to my colleagues and friends!

Mary
November 15, 2021

I was happily blindsided by an option agreement on a feature and a mutual friend recommended Greg. Thankfully, he reviewed and revised the agreement saving me from some screenwriter pitfalls that would have kept me up at night. I can’t say enough about his knowledge and responsiveness, not to mention his insightful understanding of the entertainment field.

Kay
May 9, 2020

I was referred to Greg by a trusted colleague because I needed some legal things done for a huge IP project I have been working on. I was apprehensive at first because I have had some negative experiences working with confidential information on other projects. Greg did a great job in helping me plan what we were going to do. He put concepts that were foreign to me in layman's terms without making me feel dumb. He stuck to the timeline perfectly while giving me grace when I was a little slow in completing my portions. He provided his professional opinions on priority and needs which saved me a lot of money and time. Great communication makes for successful projects and Greg made this a perfect experience. I always felt like he was "my" lawyer and worked for my best interest. I could not be more pleased and look forward to working with him in the future.

Christopher
January 30, 2020

As an independent documentary film maker, i was very happy with the legal work that Greg has done on behalf of my film production company. I especially appreciated the fact that he always responded quickly to my many questions and issues. I think he provided a great value and i would certainly retain his firm in the future.

anonymous
January 25, 2020

Greg's help in securing our wordmark at the USPTO was absolutely critical to the success of our company. It was very tricky case. Other lawyers had advised us to move on from our company name and give up our branding. However, Greg succeeded where others were doubtful and hesitant. Greg's expertise, communication, and professionalism were unmatched. Our company will forever be grateful to Greg for the work he did on our behalf.

Fadi
January 20, 2020

Greg provided legal help with setting up my startup. He is knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and focused. With his direction and execution, I received best in class support with setting up my startup. I would definitely work with Greg again and would highly recommend him.

Priscilla
January 20, 2020

Working with Greg has been a great experience -- he is responsive, thoughtful, and great at taking into account my specific needs. We have worked together on multiple contracts and each time I feel wholly confident in the final product.

Rina
January 4, 2022

Greg is an excellent lawyer. I sought his counsel before signing contracts and developing my own art business contracts. I can honestly say that he made me feel comfortable and knowledgeable about what contracts means, what they should include, legalese language etc. He explained it in simple terms which I really appreciated. He is extremely patient, prompt, and responsive. I was very happy with his service and will continue to seek his counsel in my future endeavors. I highly recommend him!

Nina
November 30, 2021

Greg was referred to me by a former colleague as someone who has a depth of knowledge about my industry in particular. This knowledge helps him better understand where designers can get hurt in their contracts and therefore better protect them. He's super available and easy to work with and I give him my highest recommendation!

Clara
November 21, 2021

I worked with Greg to set up my small business and I'm so incredibly glad I did! I had not business experience whatsoever and was very nervous about the entire process. Greg was extremely reassuring, reliable, responsive to all of my needs, and he gave the much needed confidence to get through the entire process. He's prompt and on top of the communication process, logistics with documents, etc. which was wonderful. I would absolutely hire him again in a heart beat, and I am always happy to rant and rave about him to my colleagues and friends!

Mary
November 15, 2021

I was happily blindsided by an option agreement on a feature and a mutual friend recommended Greg. Thankfully, he reviewed and revised the agreement saving me from some screenwriter pitfalls that would have kept me up at night. I can’t say enough about his knowledge and responsiveness, not to mention his insightful understanding of the entertainment field.

Kay
May 9, 2020

I was referred to Greg by a trusted colleague because I needed some legal things done for a huge IP project I have been working on. I was apprehensive at first because I have had some negative experiences working with confidential information on other projects. Greg did a great job in helping me plan what we were going to do. He put concepts that were foreign to me in layman's terms without making me feel dumb. He stuck to the timeline perfectly while giving me grace when I was a little slow in completing my portions. He provided his professional opinions on priority and needs which saved me a lot of money and time. Great communication makes for successful projects and Greg made this a perfect experience. I always felt like he was "my" lawyer and worked for my best interest. I could not be more pleased and look forward to working with him in the future.

Christopher
January 30, 2020

As an independent documentary film maker, i was very happy with the legal work that Greg has done on behalf of my film production company. I especially appreciated the fact that he always responded quickly to my many questions and issues. I think he provided a great value and i would certainly retain his firm in the future.

anonymous
January 25, 2020

Greg's help in securing our wordmark at the USPTO was absolutely critical to the success of our company. It was very tricky case. Other lawyers had advised us to move on from our company name and give up our branding. However, Greg succeeded where others were doubtful and hesitant. Greg's expertise, communication, and professionalism were unmatched. Our company will forever be grateful to Greg for the work he did on our behalf.

Fadi
January 20, 2020

Greg provided legal help with setting up my startup. He is knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and focused. With his direction and execution, I received best in class support with setting up my startup. I would definitely work with Greg again and would highly recommend him.

Priscilla
January 20, 2020

Working with Greg has been a great experience -- he is responsive, thoughtful, and great at taking into account my specific needs. We have worked together on multiple contracts and each time I feel wholly confident in the final product.

Rina
January 4, 2022

Greg is an excellent lawyer. I sought his counsel before signing contracts and developing my own art business contracts. I can honestly say that he made me feel comfortable and knowledgeable about what contracts means, what they should include, legalese language etc. He explained it in simple terms which I really appreciated. He is extremely patient, prompt, and responsive. I was very happy with his service and will continue to seek his counsel in my future endeavors. I highly recommend him!

Nina
November 30, 2021

Greg was referred to me by a former colleague as someone who has a depth of knowledge about my industry in particular. This knowledge helps him better understand where designers can get hurt in their contracts and therefore better protect them. He's super available and easy to work with and I give him my highest recommendation!

Clara
November 21, 2021

I worked with Greg to set up my small business and I'm so incredibly glad I did! I had not business experience whatsoever and was very nervous about the entire process. Greg was extremely reassuring, reliable, responsive to all of my needs, and he gave the much needed confidence to get through the entire process. He's prompt and on top of the communication process, logistics with documents, etc. which was wonderful. I would absolutely hire him again in a heart beat, and I am always happy to rant and rave about him to my colleagues and friends!

Mary
November 15, 2021

I was happily blindsided by an option agreement on a feature and a mutual friend recommended Greg. Thankfully, he reviewed and revised the agreement saving me from some screenwriter pitfalls that would have kept me up at night. I can’t say enough about his knowledge and responsiveness, not to mention his insightful understanding of the entertainment field.

Kay
May 9, 2020

I was referred to Greg by a trusted colleague because I needed some legal things done for a huge IP project I have been working on. I was apprehensive at first because I have had some negative experiences working with confidential information on other projects. Greg did a great job in helping me plan what we were going to do. He put concepts that were foreign to me in layman's terms without making me feel dumb. He stuck to the timeline perfectly while giving me grace when I was a little slow in completing my portions. He provided his professional opinions on priority and needs which saved me a lot of money and time. Great communication makes for successful projects and Greg made this a perfect experience. I always felt like he was "my" lawyer and worked for my best interest. I could not be more pleased and look forward to working with him in the future.

Christopher
January 30, 2020

As an independent documentary film maker, i was very happy with the legal work that Greg has done on behalf of my film production company. I especially appreciated the fact that he always responded quickly to my many questions and issues. I think he provided a great value and i would certainly retain his firm in the future.

anonymous
January 25, 2020

Greg's help in securing our wordmark at the USPTO was absolutely critical to the success of our company. It was very tricky case. Other lawyers had advised us to move on from our company name and give up our branding. However, Greg succeeded where others were doubtful and hesitant. Greg's expertise, communication, and professionalism were unmatched. Our company will forever be grateful to Greg for the work he did on our behalf.

Fadi
January 20, 2020

Greg provided legal help with setting up my startup. He is knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and focused. With his direction and execution, I received best in class support with setting up my startup. I would definitely work with Greg again and would highly recommend him.

Priscilla
January 20, 2020

Working with Greg has been a great experience -- he is responsive, thoughtful, and great at taking into account my specific needs. We have worked together on multiple contracts and each time I feel wholly confident in the final product.