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Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes, PLLC is a full-service entertainment law firm focusing its practice entirely on music and entertainment law.

Since 1983 we have developed relationships with our clients that are built solidly on confidence and trust. We have rapidly achieved a well-established reputation for our knowledge of the industry and its practices, our professionalism and our work product. We represent and provide consultation for individuals and businesses involved in all aspects of the entertainment industry, such as: songwriters, recording artists, producers, managers, music publishing companies, recording companies, television production companies, distribution companies and merchandising companies.

Consisting of six attorneys and their supporting staff, Zumwalt Almon & Hayes, PLLC is uniquely qualified to assist with the legal needs of those companies and individuals active in or doing business with the entertainment industry. We are highly regarded as much for bringing in-depth knowledge and insight to each transaction as for our access to significant tastemakers. We guide our clients through drafting and negotiation of all major agreements and are considered elite at drafting “issue-specific” agreements.

The Firm is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell. An “AV” rating indicates “Very High to Preeminent” status (A) and “Very High General Ethical Standards” (V). The Firm's attorneys are members of all key Associations (e.g., Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Country Music Association). Four of our Firm members are Leadership Music alumni, one having served as its President. A fifth Firm member will be a graduate of the 2009 class. The attorneys at Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes, PLLC have all received numerous professional honors and awards and all have given presentations and lectures utilizing their expertise at Universities or CLE courses. All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in Tennessee, though we also have attorneys licensed to practice in both California and New York. We also believe in being proactive in the community and a number of our attorneys are involved in several charitable and civic organizations.

Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes, PLLC enjoys a prominent role not only in the Nashville entertainment community but also in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Denver and Orlando, as well as international locales such as London, Japan and Canada.

The entertainment industry today is diverse and constantly evolving to include new media and delivery systems. We are dedicated to keeping abreast of recent developments and changes in music, television, motion pictures, digital delivery systems and cable, and all other aspects of the industry.

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