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I’m Gano Lemoine. Since 1992 I have been representing a diverse range of people and businesses, including software companies, video game and app developers, film, television, and music professionals, injured people, and those wronged by their employers.. I focus on cost effective and practical solutions to personal and business legal needs, advancing the projects of businesses and professionals of all types.. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and my ability to help.. ***. Licensed to practice in California, Oregon, and Washington

It takes a lot of courage to decide to forego the safer avenues and commit to facing the risks and challenges of a career in the entertainment industry. This business can be an amazing place for talented individuals to pursue their dreams and express their creativity, but it can also be a confusing environment which leaves many vulnerable to being taken advantage of.. It is to redress the inequalities of the entertainment industry that we created this law firm. In short ,we are the law firm for the working people in the industry.. Our clients range from newcomers to international celebrities; they are actors, models, athletes and performers, as well as other types of industry creatives such as stylists, makeup artists, content producers, fashion designers, artists many more.

In practice since 1991, Larry Zerner has earned the reputation as one of the most passionate and committed entertainment attorneys in Los Angeles.  Larry is committed to safeguarding your most valuable assets: the words, images and ideas that you have created. He passionately represents entertainment industry clients and others looking for results in the fairest, fastest way possible.

Beyond that, on a very real and human level, Larry is known to be comforting, non-intimidating, easy to work with and, despite his profession and his industry accomplishments, one of the most plain-speaking entertainment attorneys you will ever find. In other words, he speaks with his clients in real English... not in legalese!

Larry started his career as an actor and comedian in Hollywood (giving Jason Vorhees his hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part 3) which gives Larry a unique perspective on the entertainment business.  In his off time, Larry is busy seeing movies, playing with his dogs, and playing guitar and golf (neither very well)

I help innovators and creators build and grow businesses as a lawyer and venture catalyst.. Over the past decade, I have worked with companies such as Sony, DirecTV, Warner Bros., Disney, Mitsubishi and Samsung, tech companies like Fullscreen, Science, DanceOn, Channel Factory, DigiTour, Viddy, Eventup, Tradesy, Wittlebee, Column Five Media, Citrusbyte, Slate Studio, and Neon Roots, and influencers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Perry Farrell, , Jack & Jack, David Babaii, Shalini Vadhera, David Copperfield and many others.. I also help clients with fundraising materials and strategy, business development, influencer activation and product refinement. Clients and collaborators include leading entertainment companies, top brands, celebrities and funded startups.. After graduating from UCLA cum laude and earning a law degree at USC, I practiced corporate and entertainment law at top LA firms for 7 years before joining Audiolife, where I helped the company raise millions in funding and successfully pivot to launch and an eventual sale. In 2010, I founded Music180, the world's premiere talent development network, featuring hundreds of the world's top music professionals. The company generated revenue from month one and secured partnerships with Guitar Center, Bandzoogle, Berklee, Musicians Institute, as well as major labels and publishers.. As a speaker and advisor, I have been featured at General Assembly, Digital LA, UCLA, USC, Startup Weekend, Lean Startup Machine, Lean LA, ROC, io/LA, Silicon Beach Fest, Business Rockstars, Trasvergence Summit, Free Lunch Friday, Digital Hollywood, CMJ, ASCAP Expo, Miami Music Festival, Musicians Institute and other events.

I have a broad base of experience that allows me the ability to handle a multiplicity of matters in diverse areas, including, bankruptcy, civil litigation, real estate, entertainment, trademarks, copyright, and corporate law and family law. I started as a mergers and acquisitions attorney and worked in two prestigious New York law firms on sophisticated corporate matters. I was transferred to Japan in 1990 to staff the Tokyo office of Paul, Weiss, because I speak Japanese, at which point I got the entertainment bug from representing some Japanese artists as an avocation and my aspirations to be a stand up comedy in Japan since I am very funny in Japanese only. After working in Japan, I returned to the United States where I pursued my interests in music, starting a national booking agency and management company and ultimately partnering with David Braun, Esq., who was the former president of Polygram Records. At some point thereafter, I went out on my own and my clients were primarily recording artists who were disenfranchised with Death Row REcords. I developed a robust entertainment law practice, began suing record companies, and began handling the bankruptcies for my clients, which we used as strategic tools as well as for practical reasons.  My artists and their referrals also enlisted my support in a number of lawsuits. When the real estate crisis hit in CA, I became a foreclosure law expert and routinely handle cases that are best characterized as both pre-foreclosure, post foreclosure and  eviction matters. There isn't much I don't do, haven't done or can't handle. I am also special counsel to Bankruptcy Trustee, Alfred Siegel.

I handle business, employment, and real estate litigation cases for both plaintiffs and defendants.

I focus my practice on intellectual property protection and monetization with special interest in new media production, mobile applications, and trademark law. Contact me here, call or @LATechLaw.

I am an associate in Greenberg Glusker’s Litigation Group.  My practice includes a variety of litigation cases in the areas of employment, business, entertainment, and real estate.. While at UCLA School of Law, I served as a managing editor of the UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal.  I also completed internships with the San Diego County Counsel’s Office and with the Office of the General Counsel of  the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Prior to attending law school, I worked for the City of San Diego’s Mayor’s Office as a Council Representative.. My goal is to always provide my clients with excellent service and results through exceptional work.

I am a Los Angeles native and veteran of the L.A. entertainment and business communities.  I primarly advise and represent entertainment companies in the areas of film, music, digital media and entertainment technology.. I have a wonderful wife and two amazing kids, and love to read, go to movies, and do fun things with my family.

I am a father of 4 children and they keep me motivated to be the best and enjoy life to the fullest.  I am an avid sports fan and I love to travel!

Harry Finkel is an attorney and business strategist serving clients in North America, South America and Europe. He was previously an entrepreneur in the professional recording industry with legal and business experience in entertainment, commercial transactions, negotiation, licensing agreements, trademark and copyright issues.. Harry serves as legal counsel and an executive board member Guitars in the Classroom, a nonprofit that provides instruments and training to teachers and students nationwide to help integrate music into the general educational curriculum.  He also serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster kids in L.A. County. Additionally, Harry is a panel attorney with California Lawyers for the Arts.. Harry is admitted to practice law in all California state courts and the federal District Court for the Central District of California. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and B.A. in Film Production and Music Business from Hofstra University in New York.. In his spare time, Harry enjoys writing, music-making, and collaborating with other creatives.

Greetings. Please accept my most sincere empathy for your injuries and/or condolences if you lost a loved one. Selecting the right attorney for a complex personal injury case is very important and should not be taken lightly. Please see my complete bio at . I look forward to discussing the facts of your case at your convenience. We have offices in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. If we take on your case, I will zealously advocate on your behalf. Best regards.

George M. Hill has represented and associated with representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal court.  His practice areas include business law, including business formation, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions; securities compliance, including public offerings and private placements; entertainment law, including contract drafting, negotiation and disputes; family law, including divorce and custody disputes; real estate law, commercial and residential; criminal law; and general civil litigation.. George is a graduate of Stanford University and Loyola Law School-Los Angeles.  In law school, he participated in the Non Profit Tax and Transactions Clinic, Judge Stephan O'Neil Trial Advocacy Program and served two terms as a Summer Associate with Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP.. George was co-founder of an internet-based consumer goods importer, retailer, and wholesaler, where he managed overall operations, including supplier purchasing and importation, inventory catalog, customer service, marketing, and product research.. George is a member of the State Bar of California, United States District Court (Central District), John M. Langston Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association American Bar Association (Business Law Section), and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).. AREA OF PRACTICE:. Business Law. Securities Regulation Compliance. Entertainment Law. Real Estate Law (Commercial & Residential). Criminal Law. Civil Litigation. Family Law. EDUCATION:. Loyola Law School– Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2009, Juris Doctor. Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 2006, B.A.—Political Science. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:. State Bar of California. Member. United States District Court—Central District of California. Member. John M. Langston Bar Association. Member. Los Angeles County Bar Association. Member—Solo Practice Section. Beverly Hills Bar Association. Member. Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Member

For over 25 years, Ms. Wagner has been engaged as a civil litigation trial attorney in federal and state courts, and ADR forums.  Ms. Wagner’s practice focuses on matters involving employment, entertainment, intellectual property, business and real estate litigation.  Ms. Wagner represents both plaintffs and defendants, and she has been invovled in a number of high profile cases.. Prior to forming her own firm, Ms. Wagner was an equity partner at Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Macthinger.  In 1997, Ms. Wagner formed Sauer & Wagner LLP.  In 2003, Ms. Wagner expanded her practice to include mediation and arbitration services. Over the past decade, Eve Wagner has mediated hundreds of cases involving a wide range of matters, ranging from simple to multi-party, complex matters.  Ms. Wagner offers both private mediation, as well as mediation services through the mediation panel of the U.S. District Court (Central District of Calif).

FIlm, TV, videogames, digital media, comic books

Eric has been representing clients in music, sports, fashion, digital, and entertainment related deals for over 10 years as a business manager and consultant. Now a licensed attorney in California and Arizona, Eric has expanded the scope of his representation and is looking to use his unique expertise in the fields to help organizations and individuals accomplish their career objectives. Eric handles litigation and transactional matters for O'CONNOR & HURT, PC.

DINAH PEREZ graduated Loyola Law School and has been in the practice of entertainment law since 1996.  She practices film, television, theater, music, new media, copyright, and trademark law. She enjoys practicing entertainment law because she has great respect for the arts and those who create, and relishes helping her clients attain their professional goals.. Ms. Perez has been published in Story Board Magazine, Release Print, Script Magazine, “The Screenwriters Guide to Agents and Managers,” “Hollywood Screenwriting Directory,”  and “Hollywood Producing Directory” (2016).  Ms. Perez has been quoted in Entertainment Weekly, Wired Magazine, , and “Alone In A Room” and “How To Make It In Hollywood.”  She has been interviewed by KNX Radio and appeared on Sin Fronteras and El Gordo y La Flaca (Telemundo).. Ms. Perez has participated in panels and/or spoken at the Black Hollywood Film Festival, the Latin Heat Film Festival, Women in Film, Cinewomen, Independent Feature Project West, American Film Market, the Inktip Pitch Summit, Screenwriters World Conference, Writers Store, Showbiz Store and Café, Chapman University, Cal Arts, Loyola Marymount University, the New York Film Academy, etc. She is a protégé of Betty Cashman, public speaking “coach to the famous.”. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Entertainment Law Section, Executive Committee), the California State Bar, Film Independent, and NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals). She was a founding board member of Cinewomen in Los Angeles, CA.

Deditacated. Unrelenting. Passionate.  Humbly at your service.

Conor Flahive is a Boyd Law Los Angeles, CA family and divorce law attorney and is passionate about making sure each individual client he represents and gives legal counsel to receives the best possible legal representation and help. Mr. Flahive has extensive successful experience practicing divorce and family law cases in and around Los Angeles County. Practice areas that he regularly handles, include but are not limited to: Paternity, child custody, child support, spousal support, child support, alimony, legal separation, domestic partnership, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, visitation, relocation, same-sex marriage, step parent adoption, asset protection strategies, annulments, and many more. If you are considering filing for a divorce or if you are already involved in a divorce and you live in or around the city of Los Angeles, don't hesitate to contact Conor Flahive for a free initial legal consultation.

Brooke Ferri graduated from Southwestern Law School with honors and has since worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Lionsgate Music, Black Toast Music and Taxi Music. Brooke brings a wealth and knowledge of experience under her belt from everything to copyright and trademark law, business operations, music licensing and Estate Planning. Brooke originally got involved in Estate planning to help a dear friend at the end of his life. That experience shaped her and made Estate Planning something she wanted to explore more. She realized how many people didn’t have estate plans and decided that was something she wanted to help fix. She now comes to the field with a wealth of knowledge and passion.. Brooke loves helping clients through complex projects, like starting a business or planning their estate, but is equally adept at handling one specific issue at a time for a client. Brooke knows how precious time is and what a pain traffic can be so she can come to you. She is available to meet clients at their homes or offices and is also available to work with clients via Zoom when possible. All of Brooke’s fees are reasonable, straightforward and she will give you quotes upfront. There will be no surprises on your bill!

Bennett J. Fidlow has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 30 years.  He began his career as lighting designer for live theatre and dance companies, then became a theater producer, and finally an entertainment attorney.  He has worked at some of the most prestigious entertainment law firms in the country as well as a major Hollywood studio and a Broadway producing company.  He has lived and worked in New York and Los Angeles for most of his career (with a 15-year stretch in Richmond, VA).. Mr. Fidlow has been involved at all levels of the entertainment industry, both big & small; from studio deals to indie films; from live theatre to Internet projects.  He specializes in film, television, home entertainment, theatre, visual arts, copyright and Internet matters.  His firm's expertise also includes entertainment financing, music deals, literary publishing, licensing, intellectual property, general business matters as well as litigation.

Alisa S. Edelson is Counsel in the Los Angeles office of Klinedinst PC with significant experience in the areas of business, professional liability, entertainment, and intellectual property law.. Ms. Edelson has represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of disputes involving, among other things, unfair competition, defamation, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, copyright and trademark infringement, idea submission, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts. In addition, she has counseled clients concerning branding and intellectual property protection and enforcement including with respect to due diligence, clearance, prosecution, and management. Ms. Edelson is also experienced in drafting website agreements, such as terms of use, privacy policies, and video and personal appearance releases.. Ms. Edelson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. During law school, she held leadership positions as the Executive Editor and Chief Production Editor of the Entertainment Law Review. Ms. Edelson served as a judicial extern for the late Honorable Stephen M. Hillman of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Adam J Schwartz is a Los Angeles-based transactional and litigation attorney with years of corporate litigation experience, now serving creative professionals and their small businesses. Adam offers business law and IP law consulting, transactional services, and alternative dispute resolution, providing a full service law solution for creative professionals and their small businesses across many disciplines.. Prior to earning his law degree and practicing in the litigation group at a premier firm in Washington, D.C., Adam studied cinematography and worked in the film industry. Adam's clients benefit from the perspective of a fellow entrepreneur with a passion for all forms of artistic expression. His clients’ interests are protected by an accomplished negotiator and trial attorney who has represented Fortune 500 companies in disputes worth millions of dollars in front of federal courts, foreign investigative agencies, and arbitration panels.

Aaron B. Swerdlow joined Gerard Fox Law as corporate and transactional counsel with an emphasis on guiding entertainment and emerging technology clients with transactional, and employment law matters.. As the general counsel of a boutique sports agency, Mr. Swerdlow advised professional basketball coaches and retired NBA athletes on employment, licensing, sponsorship, estate planning, and equity investment matters.  He worked with high-profile coaches and sports executives, including NBA coaches, general managers, team presidents, and NCAA head coaches, and managed the agency’s internal legal matters.  He has assisted clients with the development and initial launch of new businesses, while also providing advice regarding corporate formation, intellectual property, and arbitration.. Mr. Swerdlow has experience drafting and revising secured and unsecured credit and mortgage-backed lending facility agreements. He also has experience with commercial mortgage loan agreements and performing due diligence on behalf of regional banks lending to mid-market commercial and residential investors. Mr. Swerdlow’s work on complex business transactions and esports has been nationally-recognized in legal, business, and mainstream news publications, including Law360, USA Today, VentureBeat, the California Daily Journal, and InsideCounsel.  He is the editor-in-chief of the sports law section in Matthew Bender’s quarterly treatise, “Entertainment Industry Contracts,” has consulted for a Los Angeles-area NCAA Division II athletic department, and regularly serves on sports law panels.. Mr. Swerdlow also worked as in-house counsel with a venture-backed technology start-up, where he negotiated partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and worked on finance and corporate transactions, including private equity, convertible debt, and private placement transactions.. Mr. Swerdlow has also worked for the athletic department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and two mid-sized east coast law firms. He also is the Community Service Chair of the Georgetown Club of Los Angeles and maintains an active pro bono practice.. Mr. Swerdlow received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2011, where he was an Executive Articles Editor of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy and a member of the Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance.  He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with honors in 2006.