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Joel Katz

Atlanta, Georgia

1944 - 2025

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KATZ, Joel A.A Visionary in Music: Joel A. Katz, a transformative force who reshaped the entertainment industry, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, on Friday morning, April 18, 2025, with his beloved wife, Rikki by his side. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on May 27, 1944.His legacy...

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Having had the privilege and pleasure of being Joel´s law partner for over 15-years, the two of us had great fun handling a number of exotic matters for e clients, some very high profile - Michael Jackson, Jimmy Buffett, Willy Nelson and others. Tough, brilliant, extraordinarily effective advocate, Joel also had a very big heart, and enjoyed a wonderful, wickedly funny wit. Among many experiences, including an unforgettable trip to the Middle East (featuring a matter that was covered on the...

God Speed Good Sir,You Will Continue To Be The Shining Light !

Joel Katz was a pioneer in America's entertainment industry. He shared his wisdom.and thoughts with me and my two Screenwriters, Dr. Eddy Von Mueller and Gina Barboza at his former home and in a magical and memorable ZOOM discussing our feature film project entitled "Rooftop Blues." Joel had a unique ear for music. Our tag line, "You'll never know the rooftop until you sing the blues, my friend", really resonated with him. I am certain Joel is on the "rooftop." RIP. Howard R Osofsky

I am heartbroken. I met Joel in the most uncanny way over 20 years ago. He had a painting of my dad (Emmett Kelly SR.) in his home. My family needed a new lawyer who BELIEVED in the "goodness" of creative talent. He took us on and we became friends. This kind and gentle soul spent a great deal of his personal time in fighting for my father's legacy in a business that no longer respects the "genius" of LEGENDS past. He was quick to return my calls, sympathetic to our situation, and fully put...

I practiced law with Joel Katz for over 10 years. One helluva ride!