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Tyler Mathisen has the story of a former college football player Vicente Fernandez who started a business with his mother by tapping into the emotions of sports’ fans everywhere. The business is SportsManias, an increasingly successful client of Heitner Legal. SportsManias has recently brokered deals with LIDS and Papa John’s.
Sponsorship does not begin and end with procurement. An often bypassed, but extremely important part of securing a sponsorship is the legal construction of same. Sometimes these deals, big and small, are wrapped up with a handshake. Other times, with a thorough, long-form contract. At Heitner Legal, we always encourage memorializing a deal in writing […]
Only one practicing lawyer was recently named a “SportsBiz Social Hidden Gem” and that was Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal. Heitner Legal’s social media presence is one of many ways that it distinguishes itself from competitor law firms. The reach of Heitner Legal and its ability to promote clients pro bono is one benefit of choosing […]
Since Heitner Legal specializes in Sports Law, it is no surprise that Darren Heitner was asked to provide his thoughts on what would be a key sports law case and/or development to watch in 2017. The website LawInSport organized responses to that question from a variety of Sports Law practitioners, choosing to highlight Heitner’s contribution near the […]
Every year, Super Lawyers selects a group of attorneys classified as “Rising Stars”. The list recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state. Candidates must be either 40 years old or younger, or practice for 10 years or less. Earlier today, Super Lawyers named Heitner Legal attorney Darren Heitner to its Rising Stars list. This […]
NBA champion Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has not only been busy on the basketball court, but also off the court. He has enlisted Heitner Legal to assist him in the procurement, prosecution and licensing of valuable intellectual property, including trademarks. Green’s first trademark application was filed in December 2014 for protection of the […]
It is well known throughout the legal industry that if you have a sports-related legal issue, you turn to Heitner Legal. As such, when writers are looking for a sports lawyer for commentary, they often turn to Darren Heitner. The Orlando Sentinel recently highlighted the creation of a new U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) training center in Orlando. […]
Most people have heard divorce-related terms such as “child support,” “custody,” and “alimony,” but don’t fully understand what they mean or how they are determined. The lawyers at Heitner Legal will help you understand the Florida divorce process and the key issues relevant to you. First, a Florida divorce is legally called “dissolution of marriage.” When […]
If you are going through a divorce in Florida involving children, you will repeatedly hear the phrase: “in the best interest of the children” or “parenting plan” over and over again. You will likely hear it from your attorney, from the opposing party or opposing attorney, and even from the judge assigned to your case. […]
Florida child support is calculated by courts using all of your income or gross income. There are child support guidelines in Florida that parents can use to determine the amount of child support that they would be required to make pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30. Remember, that your gross income includes not just your salary or wages, […]