Maura J. Wogan, Entertainment Attorney in New York
focused on Entertainment and IP
New, NY
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Maura J. Wogan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- Handles Entertainment and IP matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
About Maura J. Wogan: Maura J. Wogan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP.
Areas of practice
Maura's practice areas in New York
Maura concentrates on entertainment and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in New York
Maura takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maura agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
Maura takes ip matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Maura J. Wogan, entertainment attorney serving New York
Maura J. Wogan is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP. Maura works from New York and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Maura J. Wogan is a partner and Co-Chair of the Litigation Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of sophisticated intellectual property law, including litigation, counseling, and pre-publication review of content in all media.
Ms. Wogan focuses on litigation of copyright, trademark, right of publicity, defamation and entertainment matters. Her clients include media companies (both traditional and online publishers), filmmakers, television producers, advertising agencies, writers, illustrators, literary agents and book packagers. She also drafts and negotiates agreements for publishing clients. She is admitted to practice in New York.
Ms. Wogan has litigated many high-profile intellectual property and entertainment cases nationwide. Representative matters include:
- Represented of Hasbro, Inc. in copyright, trademark and breach of contract claims related to motion picture rights in the Dungeons & Dragons property;
- Represented filmmaker Terrence Malick in litigation over documentary film rights;
- Represented documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger in the assertion of his journalist’s privilege in response to Chevron Corporation's efforts to obtain more than 600 hours of unused film footage from the documentary film Crude;
- Defended author and publisher of 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye in copyright infringement claim brought by J.D. Salinger;
- Represented the Margaret Mitchell Estate in precedential copyright case against author and publisher of The Wind Done Gone, a claimed parody of Gone With the Wind;
- Represented Tribune Company in a lawsuit against actor Warren Beatty over film rights to the Dick Tracy character;
- Defended Tribune Entertainment Company, defeating an attempt by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation to block the broadcast of the Tribune syndicated television series Mutant X;
- Represented the heirs of Igor Stravinsky in a copyright infringement claim arising from an unauthorized biography of the composer;
- Represented John Cheever Estate in a copyright infringement and contract case arising from the unauthorized publication of Mr. Cheever’s stories; and
- Defended Penguin Books in a copyright infringement case involving Stephen King’s bestseller Desperation.
Working with Maura on a entertainment matter
Maura J. Wogan is a partner and Co-Chair of the Litigation Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of sophisticated intellectual property law, including litigation, counseling, and pre-publication review of content in all media. Ms. Wogan focuses on litigation of copyright , trademark , right of publicity , defamation and entertainment matters. Her…
Clients Maura works with
Maura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and ip matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Maura studied and practices
Columbia University
J.D. · 1980
St. John's University
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Maura's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Maura studied at J.D. in Columbia University and B.A. in St. John's University.
Law school and academic background
Maura completed J.D. in Columbia University and B.A. in St. John's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maura runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Maura's legal honors and published work
Maura has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property "
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026).
Locations
Maura J. Wogan's office in New York
Maura's primary office is at 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York, 10005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Maura J. Wogan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maura's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maura
Maura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maura J. Wogan
How much does it cost to hire Maura for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maura offer a free consultation?
Maura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maura's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Maura's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in New York typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maura take my case if I'm outside New York?
Maura is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maura will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maura?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maura accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Maura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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