A certified NFL contract advisor, Mr. Salzano engineered his most notable career deal in 2019 when he secured a $90-million contract extension for then Dallas Cowboys player Ezekiel Elliott.
NEW YORK, NY, January 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Frank C. Salzano has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
As a thriving sports and entertainment attorney, Mr. Salzano has negotiated multi-million dollar contracts and handled civil litigation for celebrities and high-profile athletes, including Michael Jackson, Usher, the National Football League Players Association, and the Harlem Globetrotters.
Mr. Salzano, who earned a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from The College of New Jersey, began his legal career in 2001 as a litigation associate at Jones Day representing Fortune 500 companies. His career pivoted toward high-net-worth clients when he served on the team representing a Swiss film investor in a dispute with director Woody Allen. As Mr. Salzano helped to prepare witnesses for the case, he realized he wanted to dedicate his career to handling legal matters for individuals in the sports and entertainment industries.
Mr. Salzano left Jones Day in 2004 to join The McMillan Firm, where he continued to represent prominent individuals. Three years later, Mr. Salzano became one of the founding members of Dewey & LeBoeuf, an entertainment, media, and sports law practice that he left in 2011 to go into private practice. At the Law Offices of Frank C. Salzano, which closed in 2016, and Salzano, Ettinger, Lampert & Wilson LLP, his current endeavor, Mr. Salzano has handled a variety of transactional and litigation matters for high-profile sports and entertainment clients.
A certified NFL contract advisor, Mr. Salzano engineered his most notable career deal in 2019 when he secured a $90-million contract extension for then Dallas Cowboys player Ezekiel Elliott, who became the top-earning running back in the league. The groundbreaking deal is particularly noteworthy because the salaries of professional running backs typically are lower than their quarterback counterparts.
Mr. Salzano has also distinguished himself in various high-profile civil litigation matters, including the filing of a $100 million defamation lawsuit against social influencer Jake Paul; defending an NFL player in a multimillion negligence case; and representing the estate of a legendary Latin music artist. He attributes his success to his diligent work ethic, an unwavering commitment to his craft, and an unrelenting dedication to his client-centric approach. Mr. Salzano’s firm has been featured in several high-profile publications, including Maxim and CEO magazine.
Over the next five years, Mr. Salzano aspires to establish a national presence for his practice and reach a larger audience and clientele beyond New York and New Jersey, where his firm is headquartered.
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