Welcome to Verge Legal, PC, the law firm for attorney Nancy D. Eckert. Verge Legal is devoted to the representation of recording artists, songwriters, producers, and companies in varied fields. By drawing on experience and working with industry leaders, Verge Legal provides our clients with the edge needed to be competitive and successful in today’s changing market. Our firm provides personalized attention and takes pride in nurturing developing artists and emerging entertainment companies. Contact Verge Legal today for a consultation.
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About Nancy:
Nancy Eckert is an entertainment and corporate attorney with more than 14 years of legal experience. She represents major label recording artists, hit song writers, award winning producers, independent record labels, and companies and businesses in a wide range of industries. Nancy is proud of her reputation for honesty and integrity and takes pride in offering personalized attention and nurturing developing artists and emerging entertainment companies.
Nancy’s music and entertainment experience extends beyond the legal field. In addition to her law practice, Nancy was co-owner of a 15,000 square foot nightclub in South Florida that hosted concerts by national touring acts such as The Dixie Chicks, Tracy Lawrence, and John Michael Montgomery. Her varied background also includes working in the areas of publicity and marketing. Among other projects, Nancy is currently a partner in Verge Management, a management and consulting company dedicated to providing strategic business plans and creating opportunities for artists and companies in the music and entertainment industry.
Nancy obtained her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Nova Southeastern University, and her undergraduate degree in public relations from the University of Miami. Nancy is a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association as well as a Sterling Member of the Country Music Association (CMA). She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Tennessee.
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Entertainment Law:
Verge Legal represents artists, musicians, managers, songwriters, producers, publishing companies, independent record labels and other related music industry businesses. The firm takes pride in being accessible to clients at an early stage in their careers and we strive to develop long lasting relationships with our clients.
Entertainment law issues can be very complex and cover a broad range of topics. Examples of some of the services our firm can provide are:
• Contract Drafting (management agreements, producer contracts, record label and publishing agreements)
• Contract Negotiation and Review (management agreeements, producer contracts, record label and publishing agreements)
• Business Formation (corporations, LLC's, partnerships)
• Copyright and Trademark Registration
• Licensing and Publishing Administration Guidance
• Financing (investment contracts and negotiations, creative financing techniques)
Our related company, Verge Management, is multi-genre artist management company dedicated to providing strategic business plans and creating opportunities for artists and companies in the music and entertainment industry.
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Business Law:
Verge Legal represents a variety of businesses on array of legal issues. By helping innovative companies to make good decisions, create solid business models and draft beneficial agreements, we help our client’s business grow to its highest potential.
Business law issues can be very complex and cover a broad range of topics. Examples of some of the services our firm can provide are:
• Start up and Business Model Advice
• Business Formation (corporations, LLC's, partnerships)
• Contract Drafting (employment contracts, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements)
• Contract Negotiation and Review
• Human Resources Advice and Help (employment policy documents, employee manuals)
• Copyright and Trademark Registration
• Financing (investment contracts and negotiations, creative financing techniques)
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Clients:
A representative list of past and present clients includes:
Entertainment Clients:
Sevendust website
Brady Seals website
John Berry website
Saving Abel website
10 Years website
Jessica Sierra website
Nick Brophy website
Hot Apple Pie website
Johnny Hiland website
Dean Miller website
Chip Davis website
Gwen Sebastian website
Ryan Weaver website
Keith Ridenour website
Business Clients:
Ground Floor Engineering website
Get It Guru website
Gigtours website
The Nashville Muse website
Benjamin Ian Design & Photography website
Song-Writers in the Round website
Music City Music Together website
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