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Derek C. Crownover represents clients in Nashville, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Derek C. Crownover
Derek Crownover is a recognized leader in the music, entertainment, sports and media industries, counseling publishing companies, independent record labels, singers and songwriters who own their copyrights, and music publishing administration companies on licensing, liability matters and related litigation. He also counsels clients on recording agreements, employment agreements, LLC funding deals, real estate deals, asset purchase agreements and trusts and estates matters. In addition to his work as a metaphorical “primary care physician” for his music, corporate and tech clients, Derek also advises several sports-related businesses and athletes.
With strong ties to the local Nashville community, Crownover is national counsel for the T.J. Martell Foundation, pro bono counsel for the New Children First Montessori Community School, and a former adjunct professor of entertainment law at the Curb Music Business School at Belmont University.
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The University of Tennessee
J.D. · 1994
Auburn University
BA
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Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
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Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer in America, Entertainment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Best Lawyer in Entertainment Law", Smith and Naifeh's Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms, 2009-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports "Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics publication
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
2026
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Derek C. Crownover focuses on Copyright and Entertainment.
Where is Derek C. Crownover located?
Derek C. Crownover primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 35 Music Square East, Suite 310.
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