Sports Law and Sports Facilities
Athletics is big business in the U.S., and it takes seasoned legal professionals to provide reliable and practical advice on the important issues affecting participants in the sports industry.
The attorneys in HSE’s interdisciplinary Sports Law and Sports Facilities practice area have significant experience in many aspects of sports management and facility development and operations, including player and employment relations, labor and employment matters, financing, intellectual property, corporate law, construction law, land use and zoning, real estate, antitrust, tax, and litigation.
The firm has experience with university sports facilities, sports arena/stadium operations, and golf course development projects, including the permitting, design, and construction of private golf clubs and courses throughout the region.
The firm provides a range of legal services to a number of sports franchises, including the Buffalo Sabres, the Rochester Americans (AHL Hockey), and the Rochester Knighthawks (National Lacrosse League). Since the early 1980’s, the firm has represented the Rochester Red Wings and more recently the Syracuse Chiefs (International League Triple A Baseball), addressing issues such as stadium leases, food and beverage services, Major League Baseball affiliation and franchise issues, securities offerings, and issues related to the Red Wings’ management of the Batavia Muckdogs ball club.
Key Contacts
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David M. Kresock
Partner
Rochester
585.231.1368
dkresock@hselaw.com
Team
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Daniel W. Collins
Partner
Rochester
585.231.1322
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Philip R. Fileri
Senior Counsel
Rochester
585.231.1225
pfileri@hselaw.com -
Daniel R. Kinel
Retired Partner
Rochester and New York City
585.231.1186
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Glenn R. Schieck
Partner
Rochester
585.231.1326
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Brian B. Shaw
Partner
Rochester
585.231.1193
bshaw@hselaw.com
According to our clients:
“They really look to the best interest of their clients and how to meet their clients’ needs."
“My team and I rely on the Harter Secrest & Emery team to guide forward in many ways from contacts to resolving conflicts. They are always very prompt in their replies and we value their services and advice along the way in our journey."