http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/ en-US Copyright 2007 Fri, 04 May 2007 07:58:15 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Prior to becoming an Attorney, Nick spent more than a decade immersing himself in the entertainment industry, as an award winning songwriter and producer, and surrounding himself with celebrities. He has worked on projects and negotiated deals, from large scale events to reality television shows, involving celebrities from many genres including: President George H.W. Bush, Comedian Bill Cosby, Coach Don Shula (The Miami Dolphins), Bobby Knight (Legendary College Basketball Coach), Roy Firestone (Emmy Award Winning Host of ESPN’s “Up Close” and “Up Close Prime Time”), Stan Lynch (Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, #1 Hit Songwriter and Drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), Brent Maher (5 Time Grammy Winner, The Judds, Willie Nelson, Ike and Tina Turner) and many, many more. Nick is currently a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (Also Known as NARAS, Home to The GRAMMY Awards) and casts a vote on the annual GRAMMY Awards. Nick has taken his years of experience with Celebrities and has “Cracked the Celebrity Code” and now teaches business owners to become celebrities in their business niche to lock out their competition. Nick is a senior partner at the law firm of Dicks & Nanton, P.A., a member of the Florida Bar and holds a JD from the University of Florida Levin College of Law as well as a BSBA in Finance from the University of Florida’s prestigious Warrington College of Business. Nick’s diverse background in Law, Finance and Entertainment brings with it a vast array of experience in developing successful business models and “Celebrity Branding” his clients. From the inception of a concept to consumer delivery, Nick’s energetic style brings a fresh approach to every project he works on. Prior to founding The Dicks + Nanton Agency, Nick served as CEO of Cinemark Music Group LLC a subsidiary of Cinemark USA, Inc., one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in North America with 3,288 screens in 33 States and Internationally, as well as CEO of Loud Entertainment LLC and Director of Business Development and Assistant Corporate Counsel for PremiereTrade LLC. Nick serves on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section and is the Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association’s Entertainment Law Section. Nick is a member of Florida Blue Key - “Florida’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Leadership Honorary”, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Golden Key National Honor Society. Nick spends his spare time rooting for the Florida Gators with his wife, Kristina, and their 2 year old son, Brock.]]> http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/nick_nanton_esq.html http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/nick_nanton_esq.html About Us Fri, 04 May 2007 07:58:15 +0000 JW Dicks, Esq. is an attorney, best selling author, entrepreneur and business strategist. He has spent his entire 35-year career building successful businesses for himself and his clients bringing his golden touch to the marketing and sales of over $500 million of products and services. His professional versatility affords him a unique insight into the opportunities available for today’s business owners along with the knowledge of how to structure and position a business to take advantage of them. He is the senior partner of Dicks & Nanton P.A.: The Business Growth Lawyers™, representing clients in the growth of their business using franchises, area exclusive licensing, coaching, idea licensing, info-marketing, joint ventures, syndications and explosion marketing to accomplish their goals. Jack has worked with a diverse set of clients ranging from an Inc. 500 fastest growing company with sales over $250 Million, public companies, down to a small start up that made fishing lures. He loves the challenge and excitement of them all. In addition to coaching and consulting with clients nationwide, Jack is also a successful entrepreneur. He has built his own businesses, with annual sales over $35 Million, developed real estate in excess of $200 Million and both created, and sold intellectual property rights for as much as $1.8 Million. Jack has led national conferences and conventions and has spoken to over 150,000 business leaders on venture capital formation, syndication, investing, and business growth strategies. He is the best-selling author of numerous legal and financial books including the 50 Volume set, How to Start a Corporation and Operate in Any State, Moonlight Investing, The Florida Investor, Mutual Fund Investing Strategies, The Small Business Legal Kit, The 100 best Investments For Your Retirement, Financial CPR, Operation Financial Freedom, and How to Buy and Sell Real Estate . In addition to his Juris Doctorate degree, Jack holds securities licenses, 22, 7, 65, and 24. He is also a registered securities principal, registered investment advisor, and real estate broker. Although technically proficient in several professions, his clients consider his greatest attributes to be his innate creativity, visionary focus and ability to design and implement multi-layered profit centers for companies and individuals seeking long-term financial growth and protection. Jack is a graduate of the University of Florida and George Mason College of Law. He is a member of the American Bar Association, NASD, National Association of Realtors, the Florida Bar and the Virginia Bar. Jack’s business address is Orlando and his play address is at his beach house where he spends as much time as he can with his wife, Linda, of 32 years, two daughters, two son-in-laws, and two Yorkies. His major hobby is fishing although the fish are rumored to be safe.]]> http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/jw_dicks_esq.html http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/jw_dicks_esq.html About Us Fri, 04 May 2007 07:57:34 +0000 Dicks & Nanton P.A. is a boutique law firm that focuses on Building Businesses & Brands. Whether you are a start-up company looking for a strategic planning partner, a 20 year veteran looking for an exit strategy, or a recording artist on your way to selling your first platinum record, Dicks & Nanton P.A. can partner with you on your journey. Please look around our site and feel free to contact us at anytime. http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/welcome_to_dicks_nanton_pa.html http://www.thebusinessgrowthlawyers.com/2007/05/welcome_to_dicks_nanton_pa.html About Us Fri, 04 May 2007 07:56:27 +0000