We create solutions.

Our sports, entertainment, copyright, trademark, and gaming-focused lawyers are eager to assist you with your intellectual property, transactional, and litigation needs.

Specialized Legal Services

Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your specific goals and challenges.

Expert representation for athletes, agents, coaches, brands, collectives, gaming entities, and sports organizations. From NIL deals and endorsement contracts to league disputes and agent regulations to legal opinions for gaming companies.

Learn more: Sports Law and Gaming Law.

Protect your creative works, innovations, and brand identity through strategic copyright, trademark, and patent solutions tailored to your business needs. Defend against infringement actions and enforce your intellectual property when it is being misappropriated.

Learn more: Copyright Law and Trademark Law.

Specialized legal services for artists, musicians, performers, producers, managers, administrators, and content creators navigating the complex entertainment industry landscape.

Learn more: Entertainment Law and Publicity Rights

Comprehensive legal guidance for entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses on formation, contracts, compliance, and strategic growth opportunities.

Learn more: Contract Law and Corporate Entities.

Our attorneys specialize in sports law, intellectual property, and entertainment law, serving professional athletes, sports agencies, brands, and entertainment professionals. We know how to design and implement comprehensive legal strategies that protect our clients’ interests while advancing their careers and business objectives.

Most of our clients stay with us for the long term because they can see and appreciate the personalized approach we take to solving their unique challenges. When complex issues arise, we handle each case with professionalism and care, keeping clients informed every step of the way. The results speak for themselves – we often find that a request begins with completing a single task and grows into an ongoing outside general counsel relationship.

You will be hard pressed to find an attorney with more comprehensive experience in sports law. Our founder authored the definitive Sports Law Treatise for the American Bar Association, “How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know,” and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law. In 2023, Sports Business Journal recognized Heitner Legal as the only law firm “Power Player” in NIL, and our founder was named to the Top 25 Most Influential Figures in NIL.

Client Success Stories

Don’t just take our word for it – hear from clients who had their problems solved.

Darren is ultra-efficient and responsive with a unique no-nonsense approach compared to other attorneys. His legal acumen is diverse and his work is precise and of high quality. We have engaged his expertise on multiple occasions and can highly recommend him. The results speak for themselves.

Thomas Schneider

Darren Heitner was knowledgeable, responsive and effective. From start to finish, he handled my case with professionalism and care, keeping me informed every step of the way. Highly recommend this firm.

Maria Siracuse

Darren was prompt and thorough in helping me through my case. His expertise was invaluable and his constant communication helped me feel informed throughout. I would highly recommend Heitner Legal to handle your matters as well. Five stars.

Grant McAuley