Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie, Entertainment Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN
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Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
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- Handles Entertainment matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Media Law (Nashville) (2024).
About Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie: Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Samuel takes on
Samuel concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Samuel takes entertainment matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie — entertainment lawyer in Nashville
Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
Sam is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations. He also is a member of the Copyright Society of the South and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (AAJ). Sam also was selected for the national publication, The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 for his entertainment law practice (more than 10-Year Best Lawyers® selection); Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2009 - 2014 for his litigation: general commercial and entertainment litigation practice; Benchmark: Litigation 2008 - 2015 for his intellectual property, music and media law practice; Mid-South Super Lawyers 2008 - 2014 for entertainment and sports; Nashville Post's "Best Lawyers in Nashville - 2004" for business litigation; Nashville Business Journal's "Best of the Bar," 2012, 2014, for media and entertainment; Business Tennessee's "Best 101 Lawyers - 2005" for his intellectual property practice; and Business Tennessee's 2006 – 2012 "150 Best Lawyers" for his intellectual property/entertainment practice. Sam also heads the firm's Entertainment and Media Practice Group.
Working with Samuel on a entertainment matter
Sam Lipshie practices in the areas of entertainment, music, intellectual property and commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He also has extensive experience in connection with the acquisition and disposition of media, broadcast and other intellectual property. Sam has practiced before Tennessee trial and appellate courts, as well as federal, district and appellate courts in many states.…
Clients Samuel works with
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Vanderbilt University
J.D. · 1981
Vanderbilt University
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
Samuel studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.A. in Vanderbilt University.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.A. in Vanderbilt University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Samuel has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Media Law (Nashville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Media Law (Nashville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (Nashville)
2018
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1985
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar," Media & Entertainment, 2012, 2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Entertainment & Sports, 2006-2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, 2005-2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Benchmark Appellate, "Appellate Star," Tennessee, 2012-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Benchmark Litigation, "Litigation Star," Tennessee, 2008-2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Managing Intellectual Property, "IP Star," United States and Tennessee, 2014
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Media Law (Nashville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Media Law (Nashville) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (Nashville) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026).
Locations
Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie's office in Nashville
Samuel's primary office is at 1221 Broadway, Suite 2400, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel'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; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
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 Samuel
Samuel 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. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel'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 Samuel D. "Sam" Lipshie
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Tennessee 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. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Samuel is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel 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 Samuel?
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. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Samuel'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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