Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Law

Silverman Thompson recognizes that the sports and entertainment industry is unique. Its complex legal issues demand lawyers who know its structure and dynamics. Our attorneys keep up to date on the ever-changing field of law.

Whether you engage in playing or operating casino gaming, sports wagering, racetrack betting, sweepstakes, internet gaming, daily fantasy sports, or competitive e-sports, gaming law has many unique aspects that need to be analyzed by an attorney with extensive experience in this field on the relevant laws and regulations.

Ira Rainess, Esq. leads Silverman Thompson’s sports, entertainment, and business law practice. He is known throughout the industry for his expertise in:

• Sports & Entertainment Law
• Spots Betting & iGaming
• Player Contracts
• Endorsement and Licensing Agreements
• NIL Name, Image, and Likeness
• Intellectual Property

Sports & Entertainment Law

Led by Ira Rainess, with over 25 years of experience, our attorneys provide legal services to professional and amateur athletes, executives, and media personalities. The firm’s lawyers currently or previously represented clients in business and legal matters with professional and collegiate sports leagues, including MLB, NFL, MLL, NLL, and NCAA.

Our clients rely on us to negotiate and draft employment and marketing contracts, to structure their business relations, and to counsel them on all aspects of their professional and personal lives. At Silverman Thompson, we promote and enhance our client’s image in order to provide them with as many business opportunities as possible. We are dedicated to the marketing and management of our clients, constantly seeking new avenues through which our clients can increase their earning potential.

Mr. Rainess has notably represented the highest-profile athletes, including Cal Ripken, Ray Lewis, multiple Tewaarton Award winners in lacrosse such as Paul Rabil, Kyle Harrison, Max Seibald, and Taylor Cummings.

Spots Betting & iGaming

Mr. Rainess and his team offer a unique insight to all gaming-related operators, entrepreneurs, investors, governments, agencies, and developers that seek strategic guidance in assessing, penetrating, and monetizing a particular market through our vast network of public and private sector gaming experts, sports, media contacts, regulators, and stakeholders to provide our clients the best available strategy in targeting opportunities to capitalize on gaining speed to market for client products and services.

Because we are a full-service law firm, our sports gaming clients benefit from the wealth of experience and breadth of knowledge of the firm’s attorneys in other practice areas. In addition, should a need or question arise in another practice area, there is an in-house expert to provide confidential advisement.

Our firm is equipped to manage every aspect of litigation that may arise in the gaming industry. We not only oversee any administrative or court-based proceeding, but we also consult other counsel and gaming operators on litigation strategy. This comprehensive approach to litigation management is designed to give our clients a sense of security and confidence in our services.

Our extensive experience in the sports, entertainment, and gaming industry means we understand your business needs. Whether you are entering new markets or implementing innovative strategies, we provide practical advice and solutions that are tailored to your specific needs. This understanding and tailored approach are what make our services valuable and successful for our clients.

We invite you to contact us or call our office toll-free at 800.385.2243 for a complimentary consultation to see how we can make a difference for you. Mr. Rainess can be reached directly at 410.576.0001.