Elizabeth A. Liz McNamara

4.0 (1 reviews)

New York, New York

43+ years experience

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

212-489-8230

https://www.dwt.com/people/m/mcnamara-elizabeth-a

1251 Avenue Of The Americas, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10020-1104

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Bio

Elizabeth A. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, First Amendment Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Media Law.Elizabeth A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Elizabeth A. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, First Amendment Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Media Law.Elizabeth A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Copyright Law, New York City (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: First Amendment Law, New York City (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Media Law, New York City (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, New York City (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Copyright Law, New York City (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Media Law, New York City (2013)
Recognized: Copyright Law
Recognized: Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Recognized: First Amendment Law
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Media Law
Practice Area: Entertainment Law - Music
Practice Area: Litigation - First Amendment
Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
Practice Area: Patent Law
Practice Area: Trademark Law
Special Focus: Appellate
Special Focus: Art
Special Focus: Constitutional
Special Focus: Copyright
Special Focus: Defamation
Special Focus: Defendants
Special Focus: Free Speech
Special Focus: Intellectual Property
Special Focus: Literary
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Media
Special Focus: Publishing
Special Focus: Television
Special Focus: Trademark

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1982

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Reviews

Larry Williams

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate for complex media and copyright matters

Our company faced a high-stakes copyright and defamation claim related to a documentary film project. The opposing counsel was aggressive, and the potential liability was significant. Elizabeth McNamara was recommended to us for her deep expertise in the intersection of media, copyright, and First Amendment law, and her reputation was immediately evident. With over four decades of experience, she navigated the complexities with a strategic calm that was invaluable. Her recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Copyright Law was no surprise; her analysis of fair use and her approach to the defamation elements were masterful. She secured a highly favorable settlement that protected both our financial interests and the integrity of the project. While her billing rates reflect her elite status and the results certainly justified the investment, communication from her support staff regarding routine administrative updates could occasionally experience slight delays. That minor point aside, Elizabeth is a brilliant tactician. For any serious media, entertainment, or First Amendment challenge in New York, she is an exceptional choice.