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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC handles a mix of advertising litigation, class actions and matters before the National Advertising Division (NAD) in both state and federal courts for national and international brands and advertising agencies. The team is well-equipped to handle disputes before federal and state agencies such as cases before the FTC involving native advertising, influencers and claim substantiation. The practice is jointly led by Kimberly Maynard, Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor who all reside in New York. Maynard leads on false advertising and trade mark issues, while Seligman is the go-to for NAD matters where she represents both advertisers and challengers. Taylor advises clients on advertising compliance obligations. Also noted is Katelyn Patton who advises on a mix of advertising, marketing and IP issues. The firm recently strengthened its practice with the hire of new joint practice head Jason Howell from Perkins Coie LLP, while Holly Melton joined from Crowell & Moring LLP in May 2025.
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  • ‘We work with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein Selz for legal counsel in the US, as we are based in Canada. At every step they display an in-depth knowledge of the law as it pertains to any topic we require advice on.’

  • ‘The team at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein Selz, no matter who we deal with on a specific topic, stand out as savvy, up-to-date on the latest legal issues relevant to the industry we are in, and always readily available to provide support. They are also an absolute pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘This team has an admirable commitment to pro bono work, as well as extensive knowledge about remedies for deceptive advertising.’

  • ‘Terri Seligman and Katelyn Patton were great to work with. They are both creative, responsive, and highly approachable lawyers. Moreover, they provide the same level of dedication and high-quality service to their pro bono clients as they do to their commercial clients. ’

Key clients

  • PepsiCo (Gatorade)
  • The Lawyering Project
  • BIC
  • Major Celebrity Client
  • Copperweld Bimetallics
  • Northwell Health
  • Budge Studios

Lawyers

Practice head

Kimberly Maynard; Terri Seligman; Hannah Taylor

Other key lawyers

Katelyn Patton; Jason Howell; Holly Melton