Firm
Bradshaw Law Group P.C., located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is a fullservice boutique law firm heavily engaged in the most complex and competitive areas of law in State and Federal Courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as in other jurisdictions by arrangement.
The firm’s practice includes, without limitation, the areas of complex commercial litigation, entertainment, intellectual property, collection, secured transactions, creditors’ rights, mortgage, lease finance transactions and litigation, creditors’ bar bankruptcy, real estate, land title issues, business law, contracts, civil judgment enforcement, trusts and estates, sexual harassment and assault, matrimonial and family law, immigration, condominiums/cooperatives, foreclosure, and
appeals.
The depth of our professional services is enhanced by the dynamic support of skilled staff and associates. We are dedicated to providing the most streamlined and costeffective methods for handling clients’ matters.
Our main office - NYC
307 East 89th Street
Suite 4C
New York, NY 10007
212-327-1524
KEYS TO SUCCESS-
1. Professional quality of legal services and a wide variety of areas offered.
2. Available by telephone, text, or email on a 24/7/365 basis.
3. Close relationships with all clients and industry players.
4. Constantly increasing productivity with all clients through diligent service and expanded
relationships.
5. Pervasive familiarity and broad experience with State and Federal Courts in New York and
New Jersey.
6. A reasonable billing rate tailored to clients’ needs and budgets.
7. Effective advocacy before relevant tribunals by seasoned professionals with experience in
multiple areas of practice.
8. Understanding of the specific demands and climates of clients’ industries.
9. Constantly expanding into the new areas of practice and resources to best serve the needs of
our clients.
10. Representation of all types of creatives including but not limited to actors, writers,
spokespersons, and directors.
11. Legal services to film, television, and theatre productions.
12. Constant updating of systems, tools, and applications to remain compliant and competitive.
FIRM HIGHLIGHTS-
Entertainment and Hospitality Division with management and production components that takes an all-encompassing approach in addressing the business, contract, development, management, production, intellectual property, legal affairs, and accounting aspects of its clients’ careers and projects.
Formation and governance of for-profit and not-for-profit entities.
Production Legal for independent film, media, and theatre projects from development through marketing and distribution providing support for clients looking for innovative ways to survive and thrive in the wake of financial, creative, social, and business challenges of the current environment.
Immigration and Naturalization practice spearheaded by immigration attorney, Susan Esterhay.
Support and counseling in the realm of Chinese-Italian business collaborations.
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Settlement Negotiation.
Get in touch
We at Bradshaw Law Group P.C. know that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
307 East 89th Street
Suite 4C
New York, NY 10128
☎
212-327-1524
917-783-8125
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9AM - 6PM
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Attorneys
Principal
Diane Bradshaw
After a career as an associate attorney at various firms, Diane incorporated as Bradshaw Law Group P.C., a full service boutique law firm handling, without limitation, entertainment law, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, lease finance transactions and litigation, secured transactions, contracts, real estate, creditors’ bar bankruptcy, immigration, tariff exemption, trusts and estates, matrimonial and family law, sexual harassment and assault, commercial and residential foreclosure, elder law, settlement negotiation, as well as corporate and legal project management. Diane also facilitates financing and development in the film, media, and theatre arena, drawing on her deep ties to the entertainment industry.
With over 30 years in the entertainment world before law school, Diane has written, produced, and edited short films; and appeared professionally in film, television, theatre, and concert internationally. She remains active as a producer of film, television, and theatre projects. Diane holds a B.S. Degree in Film and Theatre Studies from the City University of New York and a J.D. from New York Law School. She is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of New York and New Jersey. Diane is on the Programing Committee of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) and is a member of SAG-AFTRA, AGMA, and AEA.
Licensed and Admitted in New York + New Jersey
Consultant
Joseph Fraia
Joseph Fraia. A member of the Italian Bar. Coming on board in August 2019 as a special consultant in the areas of Mediation, International Commerce, Intellectual Property, Immigration, Media,Entertainment, and Bankruptcy. International lawyer admitted to the Italian Bar in 2006 and Legal Business Consultant in the United States since 2011.
Practice and project areas include: EU laws & regulations, commercial transactional and litigation, international trade, maritime disputes, bankruptcy, business management, risk assessment, company reconstruction and debts reorganization, corporate governance, company crisis management, corporate transactions, labor disputes, civil litigation, contracts, M&A due diligence, real estate, intellectual property, business negotiations, commercial insurance, document review, project management, entertainment, media, communication, and marketing.
Served as Assistant Trustee and Legal Advisor to the Trustee in EU bankruptcy cases. Effective and productive mediator and negotiator with a native-level proficiency in Italian.
Consultant
Susan Esterhay
Susan Elizabeth Esterhay, an experienced immigration attorney admitted to the practice of law in the State and Federal Courts of New York, is OfCounsel to Bradshaw Law Group with an emphasis on U.S. Immigration, Nationality, and Consular Law. In practice for over 20 years, Susan has successfully worked with corporate clients and individuals to obtain visas, “green cards,” and citizenship for foreign nationals all over the world. In addition, she has litigated cases before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals in Washington, D.C. as well as United States District and Circuit Courts. Susan is willing to take on cases that other attorneys might be reluctant to handle.
Areas of Law: Family Immigration, Fiancé Immigration, Business and Employment Immigration, Federal Court Immigration Litigation, Board of Immigration Appeals Litigation, U.S. Asylum Litigation before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Deportation and Removal before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Citizenship, and Naturalization.
Mission: To provide the finest legal services available to both international corporations and individuals. We provide an individualized approach to complex business immigration cases, working with both employers and employees to achieve the outcome desired. Each step of the process is explained completely and carefully to our clients as the cases move forward to completion.
Memberships: NGO Committee on Migration – Key member working with the United Nations in New York City in an advisory capacity to advocate, educate, and collaborate to encourage the promotion and protection of migrants around the globe, pursuant to the United Nations Charter.
Prior Industry Experience: Before earning her Juris Doctor Degree at The Ohio State University College of Law, Susan was Managing Director of an $80 million division of Fortune 100 company; legal assistant for Group W television production in Hollywood, CA; and buyer of women’s apparel at Bonwit Teller and Bloomingdale’s.