Alonzo M. Alston

Top rated Entertainment & Sports attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

McAlpine PLLC
Alonzo M. Alston
McAlpine PLLC

Practice areas: Entertainment & Sports, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business & Corporate; view more

Licensed in North Carolina since: 2009

Education: Charlotte School of Law

Languages Spoken: English, French

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022

McAlpine PLLC

112 S Tryon St
Suite 1760
Charlotte, NC 28284 Visit website

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Alonzo M. Alston is an attorney at McAlpine PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. His practice focuses on entertainment law, intellectual property law, business law and dispute resolution, serving clients in the Charlotte area. Mr. Alston is committed to making complex legal issues more accessible for his clients, enabling them to make informed decisions for their businesses and personal endeavors.

Mr. Alston graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in communication studies and a minor in African-American studies. He also graduated from the inaugural class of Charlotte School of Law. His educational journey includes attending Savannah Country Day School and earning academic credits from Armstrong Atlantic State University and Washington University in St. Louis.

Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, Mr. Alston was profoundly influenced by his entrepreneurial parents, who were actively involved in the civil rights movement. With a strong focus on empowerment and community building, he is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups establish solid foundations for success. He works with a diverse range of clients, including producers, artists, executives and businesses in various sectors such as film, music and technology.

Mr. Alston is dedicated to ensuring his clients understand the importance of robust agreements and strives to protect their interests in business dealings. His commitment to client-focused service is evident in his work with Movement Productions, LLC, a company he founded to deliver quality entertainment and resources.

With a personal mission to advocate for the "little guy" in business, Mr. Alston aims to add value and effectiveness through his legal representation. His dedication to integrity and clear communication reflects his lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship and community empowerment.

Practice areas

Entertainment & Sports, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business/Corporate, Intellectual Property

Focus areas

Arbitration, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Copyrights, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Intellectual Property Law, Limited Liability Companies, Mediation, Partnership, Patents, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trademarks

  • 40% Entertainment & Sports
  • 20% Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 20% Business/Corporate
  • 20% Intellectual Property

First Admitted: 2009, North Carolina

Professional Webpage: https://www.mcalpinepllc.com/leadership

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • North Carolina
  • American Association of Independent Music, 2018-2020; 2022
  • John S. Leary Bar, 2009 - 2014
  • Mecklenburg County Bar, 2000 - Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Sports & Entertainment Law Section, Co-Chair, 2012 - 2014
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Sports & Entertainment Law Section, Secretary, 2011 - 2012
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • ABA, Member - Forum on Sports and Entertainment Industries, 2017
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • See bit.ly/NCEntertainmentLawyer
Videos:
  • Online entertainment law seminar., MODI, 2016
Representative Clients:
  • Ishmael S. Montague p/k/a "ISM" - multi-platinum producer , 2018
  • Cameron D. Murpy p/k/a Murphy Kid (multi-platinum producer and Soul Train song of the Year winner), 2020
Transactions:
  • Courtney Ajinca, Courtney Ajinca Events LLC, Excite Event Rental LLC, and First Round Councierge LLC  I began working with Mrs. Ajinca and her several companies in 2018. She has provided elite event design services and concierge services to celebrities and athletes. Here work as been nationally recognized in print media and television. I've negotiated agreements for reality series appearances and productions. , 2018
  • Represented multi-hyphenate talent and Grammy award winning, Orlando Wilder, Jr. p/k/a Fya Man, for his global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing and various producer and side artist agreements including the first song released by the Golden State Warriors "Season" by Mayzin and the RIAA Gold "Do It Again" by NLE Choppa., 2022
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Western District of North Carolina, 2016
Honors/Awards:
  • See bit.ly/NCEntertainmentLawyer
Educational Background:
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. in Communications Studies and minor in African-American Studies, 2004
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 (NC), 2016
  • National Black Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 (NC), 2017
Industry Groups:
  • And New Media
  • Digital Media
  • Film
  • Music
  • Television
  • Theatre

Office location for Alonzo M. Alston

112 S Tryon St
Suite 1760
Charlotte, NC 28284

Phone: 704-756-1888

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  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022

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