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Introducing The Brand New JasonBelmonte.com

Belmo

Since Jason Belmonte entered into his first PBA Tour match last year, he has been the hottest name in bowling.  Well known for his unorthodox two-handed throw, Jason Belmonte, has captured the attention of young and old, on a worldwide scale.  He has the look, and more importantly the skill, to be an icon in his sport, and has quickly become the new face of bowling.

We were thrilled when we first attained Belmo (Belmonte’s nickname) as a client at Dynasty.  He had just won his first title and was well on his way to being named the 2009 Rookie of the Year (a title he earned).  One thing that he was lacking was a strong presence on the web.  He had a basic website that needed heavy optimization and definitely could have benefited from embracing at least one social networking service.  We decided on Facebook, and as of this post, his Fan Page is about to break 3,000 strong.  We also decided to team up with Tim Evans, owner of Athlete Web Design, to build a new, interactive, and media-rich website, which I am happy to announce is officially live as of today.

Click here to visit the new JasonBelmonte.com

While the new site is up and open to the public, there are many features that have not yet been rolled out.  We are most excited about the “Where is Belmo” feature, which is currently in development.  Anyway, go ahead and check it out.  Leave Belmo some love in the comments section, and be sure to ReTweet his posts.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.