Donald C. Farber
Counsel
Donald C. Farber is widely recognized as one of the leading theatre lawyers in the United States. He represents many theatrical productions, actors, actresses, directors, producers, authors, theatre owners, repertory companies, and persons in every aspect of theatre, film, and the other creative arts in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world.
Speeches and Publications
- Mr. Farber is the General Editor (author of the Theatre Volumes) of ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONTRACTS- Negotiating, Drafting And Drafting Guide, 10 volumes, published by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. (LexisNexis), which includes forms and commentary on theatre, films, television, sports, art, music, multi-media, and book publishing. The theatre volume also includes background forms and commentary on the London, England theatre scene.
- Mr. Farber has authored seven other books in the field of entertainment law and producing: FROM OPTION TO OPENING; PRODUCING ON BROADWAY; ACTOR'S GUIDE: What You Should Know About The Contracts You Sign; PRODUCING, FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTING FILM; PRODUCING THEATRE: A Comprehensive Legal And Business Guide; and THE FANTASTICKS, America's Longest Running Play, a complete story of the making of the musical play Mr. Farber helped put together.
- His latest book, COMMON SENSE NEGOTIATION-THE ART OF WINNING GRACEFULLY, is described by Kurt Vonnegut as "a celebration of practical nice manners and tough minded decency."
Noteworthy
- Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Nebraska - Awarded on April 8, 2005
- Listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Entertainment, Who's Who in Law and Who's Who in the East
- Served on the faculty of universities and continuing legal educational institutions, including Hofstra University School of Law, New York University, Brooklyn College, York University in Canada, The Practicing Law Institute, and The New School For Social Research
