WILLIAM J. METZGER
William J. Metzger
Attorney at Law
ABOUT
William's practice includes all transactional areas of the entertainment industry including but not limited to: music, film, electronic media, photography, gaming, copyright, trademark, and various business aspects of the industry such as entity formation and career planning.
As a former professional musician, William understands the specific needs of his clients throughout the field of entertainment. Having personal experience dealing with industry issues as an entertainer gives William a unique perspective when counseling clients.
William's clients include Emmy-award winning film producers, Billboard-charting artists, musicians and bands, record labels, managers, industry executives, and entrepreneurs.
As a former Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, William knows how to fight for his clients to get them the best deal possible.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Texas
Commercial Recording Certificate, Musicians Institute
BAR LICENSES
Texas
Pennsylvania
MEMBERSHIPS
Texas Bar Association, Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section
Dallas Bar Association, Real Property Law Section
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
The GRAMMY Association (Recording Academy), Associate Member