ABOUT MICHAEL A. NOVAK:  Mike Novak has been counseling clients in the Entertainment Industry for over twenty-five years. He holds a BFA from New York University (Film, Tisch School of the Arts,1977), and a JD from Wayne State University Law School (1980). He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar of California. In addition to extensive civil litigation experience, his practice includes the representation of corporate executives, transactional work on behalf of recording artists, personal managers, concert promoters and facilities, writers, visual artists, producers, production companies and the representation of radio and television personalities and other high-profile individuals. He sits as a Commercial Mediator for the Wayne County Circuit Court.  Mike frequently speaks at law schools nationwide on various Entertainment Law topics,  and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2009 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  He can be reached at: mnovaklaw@aol.com. Law Offices of Michael A. Novak. ( Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton)  101 W. Big Beaver 10th Floor Troy, Michigan 48084 Office:(248)457-7000 All inquiries are strictly confidential.