About Edward T. Fenno

Edward Fenno is the founder and Managing Member of Fenno Law Firm, LLC. His practice focuses on media, Internet, intellectual property, technology and entertainment law – including litigation and transactional matters involving defamation, privacy, newsgathering, copyright, trademark, computer software, website and music legal issues. In addition, Mr. Fenno is experienced in litigating business, contract and Constitutional law matters. Mr. Fenno is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Southern California School of Law. He is rated AV Preeminent® since 2013 by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in American Law. He is also a former journalist and professional tennis player.

Prior to forming the Fenno Law Firm in 2006, Mr. Fenno practiced at Moore & Van Allen in Charleston for six years and in Los Angeles for five years at the law firms of Musick, Peeler & Garrett and Bostwick & Hoffman. Mr. Fenno was a co-chair of the Newsgathering Committee of the Media Law Resource Center from to 2018-2022, and has lectured nationally on newsgathering issues and other news media law topics. He has also lectured on Internet law numerous times, including to the South Carolina Press Association, South Carolina Broadcasters Association and Charleston Lawyers Club; on copyright and trademark law; and on entertainment law for the South Carolina Bar.

Mr. Fenno is the co-author of “Protection Under CDA § 230 and Responsibility for ‘Development’ of Third-Party Content,” 28 Communications Lawyer 2 (August, 2011) and author of “Public Figure Libel: The Premium on Ignorance and the Race to the Bottom,” 4 Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal 253 (1995). He also authored “Federal Internet Privacy Law,” 12 South Carolina Lawyer 36 (January/February, 2001) and “Freelancers Win Electronic Republication Appeal,” South Carolina Press Association Bulletin (July 17, 2001); and has authored columns in Carolina Arts newspaper on the subject of copyright and related legal issues for visual artists.

 

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Entertainment Law
Posted by JOHN
August 27, 2024
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I am a seasoned veteran in the music industry for over 40 years! I am a top record producer and mixer whose works have had billions of streams for some of the top recording artists in the world. We had an issue that needed to be clarified and address in the South Carolina Courts and I was very happy with our choice of firms and individuals. I have dealt with the best of the best legal representation in the msuic industry working and living in New York for over 27 years and I was very impressed with the comprehensive skills and abilities of Mr Edward Fenno and his associate Rob Darby. They certainly lived up to my expectations and proved to be an invaluable resource for myself and my wife Heidi who runs the day to day of the company. You can trust him and know that your belief and confidence are well placed in Mr. Fenno! John Luongo

 
Entertainment Law
Posted by Tsanavi
June 17, 2024
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When I launched my media company in California an attorney in the state recommended Edward Fenno and his law firm to represent my company— since he's passed the state bar and for his journalism background. My team and I cannot express enough gratitude to Edward for his problem-solving approach, meeting deadlines and his speedy response to our requests. He’s reviewed grant/co-production contracts, resolved issues with previous contractors, and has provided fair use opinion letters. In each instance, he’s been thorough, thoughtful, encouraging and maintains a positive attitude— all of these qualities make our team confident and lessens any nerves surrounding outcomes. We couldn’t produce the work we do without a dedicated attorney like those found at Fenno Law Firm, especially Edward. We highly encourage anyone looking for Media Law representation to reach out to him and his firm.

 
Communications and Media
Posted by T. Page
April 30, 2024
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Edward Fenno recently defended me in a media lawsuit and proved to be very impressive. Always professional and responsive to any questions I had along the way, he truly cared about my case and demonstrated an invaluable knowledge of the most effective way to bring the lawsuit to a very successful and painless conclusion in my favor. I am eternally grateful for Edward Fenno's help and would highly recommend him to anyone that may find themself in a similar situation.

 
Libel, Slander and Defamation
Posted by anonymous
April 21, 2024
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Edward defended me in a civil case and proved himself to be an available, thoughtful advocate. The facts of the matter were in our favor from the start, but Edward did not rest on his laurels. He pressed every advantage and got the case resolved swiftly and appropriately. He genuinely cared about my case. He explained his legal strategy at every step, and he made sure I understood and was on board before moving forward. Every argument he put forth, every idea he had, and every tactic he set into motion turned out to be exactly what was required to bring the case to a fair and just outcome. While it was a stressful process, I rested much easier knowing that Edward was at the wheel. I could not be more grateful for his work.

 
Communications and Media
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2024
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I am a claims handler for a large insurer, and I have worked with Ed on many cases in which he represented our media insureds. He is always a pleasure to work with. Ed is consistently very professional and responsive. His knowledge of media law is extensive, and he has many years of experience backing up that knowledge. His firm is our go-to firm in the area for media claims. I highly recommend Ed and his firm.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Internet Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • News and Media Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Computer and Technology Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Member
    Firm Name
    Fenno Law Firm, LLC
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, California
    1994, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    2000, South Carolina
    2000, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    2003, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    Charleston County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Southern California
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Hale Moot Court Honors Program
    Other Education
    Princeton University
    Class of 1988
    B.A.

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1470 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite D-13Mount Pleasant, SC 29464U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Edward T. Fenno was admitted in 1994 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Edward T. Fenno is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California and United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Edward T. Fenno has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Fenno Law Firm, LLC was established in 2006.