Entertainment lawyers in California

Firm: Law Offices of Rachel Stilwell

26565 Agoura Road , Calabasas , California 91302

Practice Areas: General Practice, Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment

Rachel's law practice focuses on entertainment, intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions. Rachel represents artists, creators and producers of music, film and television in transactions with content providers and distributors. She advises and negotiates on behalf of businesses and artists on complex intellectual property matters and business transactions.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Rachel held executive positions with several top record labels and music marketing companies, including Verve Music Group in New York, where she ran Verve's multi-format radio promotional department, supervising all radio activities and promotional tours.. Rachel sits on the Board of Governors for the Los Angeles Chapter of The Recording Academy and is Chair of the Chapter's Advocacy Committee.

Firm: LEOPOLD PETRICH AND SMITH

Suite 3110 2049 Century Park East (CENTURY CITY) , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Civil , Copyrights, Defamation, Libel and Slander, Entertainment & Sports , Entertainment

Firm: Pafundi Law Firm, APC

11693 San Vicente Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90049

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Robert Pafundi, the founder of Pafundi Law Firm, A Professional Corporation, and a Hollywood Entertainment Lawyer, has practiced law in California for more than 30 years.. Robert’s passion is working in the entertainment industry. He has spent the last 20+ years representing children and young adults in Hollywood, both as a lawyer and as the owner of the infamous MGA Talent Agency, originally known as the Mary Grady Talent Agency, which launched the careers of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (The Olsen Twins) and of countless other celebrity children and young adults who became Star Name actors in Hollywood and throughout the world.. In January 2020 Robert was approached by the President and CEO of United Productions, which is wholly owned by the highly regarded Keyholder, Inc, a JASDAQ publicly traded Japanese corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. President and CEO Atsushi Morita formalized this request in May 2020, specifically seeking Robert’s expertise and involvement in opening a Los Angeles Branch Office of the Tokyo based Film and TV Company, United Productions with initial plans for 10 Film or Streaming Projects. The new office expects to launch with Robert at the helm in late 2020 or early 2021 depending on what makes sense in the current economic climate and give entertainment industry considerations related to the production of Film, TV and Steaming projects.. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS A CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY• Representing actors, actresses, talent agents, talent managers, TV and film producers, production companies, casting directors, and other industry professionals.• Handles resolution of disputes by way of Demand Letters, Lawsuits, Mediations, Arbitrations, California Labor Commission Hearings, Court Trials Before a Judge, and Jury Trials.• Handles contract negotiation for TV, film, commercials, and commercial campaigns. Reviews talent contracts for actors and actresses. Prepares contracts for talent agents and talent managers.• Serves as production counsel, offering a full array of services from the commencement to the close of production.• Prepares Petitions for Court Approval of Contracts with Minors, on behalf of producers, production companies, studios, and talent agents.• Intervenes in family law and divorce proceedings on behalf of children when issues arise as to the proper use and disbursement of the minor’s income and earnings.• Qualified Expert Witness on all issues related to children in entertainment.• Handles a broad array of legal issues and matters related to the representation and protection of children in entertainment and young Hollywood.. Robert has negotiated contracts and represented actors and actresses, talent agents, talent managers, producers, directors and many other industry professionals in contract negotiations with major network TV and major motion picture production companies. He has also acted as lead counsel in an array of entertainment disputes, many involving children in Hollywood.. Robert speaks regularly on a vast array of subjects related to the practical, business and of course the legal side of the entertainment industry, and in particular about children in Hollywood. Robert has been a special guest panel speaker for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation, and the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He has also been a special guest speaker for Children in Film, The ATLA Expo, The 3-2-1 Acting School, The Young Actors’ Camp, The LA Acting Program for Columbia College, Chicago and many others.. Robert’s life mission is to educate and safeguard those who work in every capacity in TV and Film, and to protect and serve those who are currently active and experienced professionals as well as those who are new to the industry, so people are led to a higher level of understanding and commitment. One of Robert’s daily passions is to motivate all entertainment professionals to join him by conducting ourselves at the highest moral, ethical, and spiritual levels when it comes to all aspects of the entertainment business, whether you are actor or actress, a representative, or involved with production, all with a goal toward making the world of entertainment not only fun, but safe and also profitable for Hollywood Adults, up-and-coming Talent, those on all sides of Production, and of course, the most vulnerable, our Entertainment Children and the Children of Celebrities.. AUTHOR• Safe Stardom: How to Protect Your Children on Their Road to Fame (Dunham Book, 2014);. PRODUCER• Managing Producer and lead Production Counsel on the Award-Winning inspirational documentary film titled The 25,000 Mile Love Story, narrated by Oscar winner, John Ridley (Best Screenplay Adaptation, 12 Years a Slave), and directed by Emmy nominated, John Davies.• Production, Casting and Legal Counsel: Story Game, a feature film, shot in Japan and Hawaii, now out for Worldwide Distribution: A Collaboration with TalkStory Productions.• Lead Producer: Los Angeles Branch Office of United Productions, wholly owned by the Keyholder, Inc, a JASDAQ publicly traded Japanese corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan.• Producer: Sand Woman, a feature film to be shot in Japan: Pre-Production Phase: Script Complete. Based on a Novel by Kobo Abe.• Producer: Goo Goo G’Joob, a feature film to be shot in Japan: Development Phase: Script Complete. Original Concept Script.

2658 Griffith Park Blvd #270 , Los Angeles , California 90039

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment, Business, Entertainment

Firm: Law Office of Robert Zipser

87 Shady Grove Lane , Thousand Oaks , California 91361

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Firm: Roger J. Kaplan, Attorney-at-Law

10250 Constellation Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90067

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Firm: Ryan Kerns

15300 Ventura Blvd., Ste 300 , Sherman Oaks , California 91403

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Entertainment, DUI & DWI, Trademark Application

Firm: Parker Shaffie, LLP

800 West 6th St. , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Entertainment, Wrongful Death, Dog Bite

Shawn Shaffie’s practice, as partner at Parker Shaffie LLP involves all aspects of litigation, business, wrongful death, and deal making.  Mr. Shaffie also focuses on professional liability concerning attorneys, accountants and other business professionals. He has favorably resolved numerous multi-million-dollar lawsuits and arbitrations, and has wide-ranging litigation experience in a variety of substantive areas including business disputes, contracts and finance, habitability, franchise law, risk management and loss prevention, intellectual property, insurance, and sober living home and drug treatment center malfeasance.. Mr. Shaffie is passionate about protecting artists and their imaginations. Within his entertainment law practice, he represents talent in all phases of deal making, contracts and negotiations, as well as litigation arising from such matters.

Firm: Sally Chan

2523 Huntington dr. , San Marino , California 91108

Practice Areas: Employment, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Litigation, Real Estate, Business, Entertainment, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: The Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson

128 Willow Lake Dr , Palm Desert , California 92260

Practice Areas: Trucking Accident, Health Care, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Contracts, Personal Injury, Business, Car Accident, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accident, Residential Real Estate, Trademark Application, International Law, Corporate, Dog Bite

One of the Desert's Most Acclaimed California Entertainment Lawyers and Truck Accident Attorneys and the Right Choice in California Entertainment Attorneys, Big Rig Truck Accident Lawyers, Business, and International Law. Visit . Named a 2022 Top Lawyer for the 12th year in a row by Palm Springs Life Magazine, Sebastian Gibson handles Personal Injury, Wrongful Deaths, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Accidents, Scooter Accidents, Robotaxi Accidents, Self-Driving Car and Self-Driving Truck Accidents, Robotruck Accidents, Aviation Accidents, Insurance, and Dog Bites and starting in the 2020s decade we expect to begin handling flying car accidents.. We also handle business contracts, winery trademarks, entertainment contracts, artist management agreements modeling, publishing, med spas, mobile med spas, and mobile medical clinics, aerospace, aviation and space law, international matters and represent entertainment and modeling clients from around the world in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Newport Beach, Temecula, Malibu, all of Orange County, Los Angeles and throughout California with over 40 years of combined experience in California and London. Offices in Palm Desert and Orange County. Learn more at .  Our most recent settlement was for $950,000 for the victim of a truck accident in the Coachella Valley and his wife.  The case settled just days before trial with the assistance of another law firm.. Focusing on truck accidents, Sebastian Gibson represents victims who have been seriously injured and families who have lost a loved one when their vehicle has been involved in a big rig truck accident, tractor-trailer truck accident, semi-trailer truck accident, 18 wheeler truck accident, commercial truck accident, delivery truck accident, moving truck accident, landscaping truck accident, garbage disposal truck accident, dump truck accident, cement mixer accident, flatbed truck accident, refrigerated truck accident, tank truck accident, heavy hauler accident, mobile crane accident, military truck accident, box truck accident, construction truck accident, car transport truck trailer accident, fire truck accident, heavy duty truck accident, or a full-size truck accident.. Another area of focus is entertainment law in which California Entertainment Attorney Sebastian Gibson utilizes his experience in entertainment to assist other artists in the entertainment industry with their creative endeavors in motion pictures, independent films, television, music, publishing, modeling, model management, talent agencies, video on demand movie projects, copyrights, trademarks, entertainment events, music and film festivals, live performances, concerts, world tours, comedy festivals, fashion events, athletic events, sponsor parties, sponsorship agreements, endorsement agreements, licensing, merchandise agreements, performing artist contracts, charity events, book options for films and television, stage productions, art, fashion, modeling, publicity and privacy rights, misuse of images, athletic and sporting events, athlete and celebrity representation and international entertainment matters.. Looking to the future, the Law Offices of Sebastian Gibson is focused on new technology including aerospace, aviation and new technology in transportation. He is fast becoming a leading voice with respect to the development of space resources on asteroids, the moon, mars and other planets as well as in space and in developing other new technologies on earth.  We are also on the cutting edge of health care providing assistance to licensed medical professionals developing California med spas, mobile med spas and mobile medical clinics.. In the fast developing area of new modes of transportation, Sebastian Gibson has written extensively on self-driving cars, robotaxis, self-driving trucks, robotrucks and flying cars which are all currently being tested and in some cases already being utilized in limited areas and which are expected to be widely available in the 2020s decade. In the 2020s, you can expect Sebastian Gibson to be a leader in the representation of victims of self-driving car accidents, robotaxi accidents, self-driving truck accidents, robotruck accidents and flying car accidents when these new technologies are a major component of our transportation network.. With over 40 years of experience both in London and in California as a California entertainment attorney, California entertainment lawyer Sebastian Gibson is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to British Film and TV producers and how streaming services and platforms are affecting the UK film and industry and has written on this subject. There is currently nowhere that the changes brought about by streaming is having a bigger effect on a country’s film industry than Britain and the UK’s talent and producers, known for their excellence, have never been in more demand.. We can protect your film and television concepts and submissions with copyright and trademark protection, registrations with the Writers Guild of America and the Motion Picture Association of America, with contracts and agreements, and with submissions by an experienced California entertainment attorney. Importantly, we also know what to look for in analyzing submission releases so a producer or writer does not waive important rights.. In the creative stage of development, we can draft collaboration agreements, work for hire agreements, copyright assignments and other contractual agreements to ensure that a producer is the sole owner of all the underlying rights to their project and to ensure that when an E&O insurance legal opinion is requested by an insurer, they will be able to confirm the proper legal contracts have been signed with every participant in the creation and development of the project.. California entertainment attorney Sebastian Gibson can assist a film or television producer to obtain development money and to structure a development money deal, film investments and we can review and negotiate a producer’s pre-sales and negative pick-up domestic and foreign distribution agreements.. We’ve reviewed and negotiated book and script options, life story agreements, shopping agreements and with our expertise in copyrights, trademarks and licensing, we can assist a producer in securing the rights to any of the underlying rights to their project.. With decades of experience in corporate law and formations, we’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, C and S corporations, limited and general partnerships and LLCs. We can also handcraft an LLC operating agreement to fit the structure and plans of a producer’s team for their umbrella LLC and create individual LLCs for each project which becomes ready for development.. We can draft all of a producer’s production contracts and we are extremely knowledgeable in drafting, negotiating and reviewing actor contracts, and how to structure profit participation contracts to protect an actor’s back end points.. When you need a California entertainment attorney for any stage of a film or television project production, for any corporate matters or pre-production, production and post-production agreements, the right choice is California Entertainment Lawyer Sebastian Gibson.. Personal Injury - Countless millions of dollars obtained for victims of big rig and commercial truck accidents, car accidents, aviation crashes and families of wrongful death victims.. Business Law For the Future - New technology, aerospace, biomedical, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, mobile health care, self-driving vehicles, food labeling & distilleries.. Entertainment Law - Representing models, publishers, writers, film and TV producers, actors, musicians, artists, social media influencers and celebrities around the world. Invited to appear on Shepard Smith’s show on Fox News as a celebrity lawyer and ITV National News in London to discuss the Prince Harry and Meghan lawsuit for invasion of privacy for photos taken of their son by paparazzi.. Trademarks - Branding, trademarks, trade dress and copyright protection for food, clothing, heath & beauty items, fashion designs, authors, live and virtual events, non-profits & multi-state litigation for copyright and trademark infringement.. Helping the Vulnerable - Nurses and doctors, children (created a new cause of action for negligent endangerment of a child), the elderly against homeowners associations (winning the fight against an HOA that sought to prevent a 100 year-old woman from renting her home to pay for assisted living expenses) and members of the military.. International Experience - Over 40 years combined experience in London and California with law degrees both in California and Great Britain. He’s been rated “Superb” and called, “Brilliant,” “A Legend” and “the Best.”

Firm: Steven J. Pena, APC

4607 Lakeview Canyon Rd , Westlake Village , California 91361

Practice Areas: Entertainment

STEVEN J. PENA practices Entertainment Law as a solo practitioner. He represents a variety of clients engaged in entertainment activities (e.g., film, television, music and merchandising) as well as so-called "new media" ventures. His practice is focused on representing clients who create and/or distribute entertainment programs for use over a variety of media, including traditional means such a film and television but also using newer technologies such as the Internet. He has worked with both mature clients such as major motion picture studios as well as independent production companies and individuals. He has particular expertise in planning and structuring co-marketing deals and other strategic alliances. His extensive experience encompasses not only legal issues but also regulatory and operational matters.. Prior to opening his own office, he was a Partner in the Entertainment Department of Loeb & Loeb, LLP. He practiced out of the firm's Century City office and was a Co-Chair of the firm'siLawGroup. Loeb & Loeb formed theiLawGroupto establish a group of lawyers well versed in the interrelated industries of entertainment, technology, the Internet and venture capital.. Before joining Loeb & Loeb, Mr. Peña was General Counsel of Warner Bros. Online duringit'sfirst three years of operation. At Warner Bros. Online, Mr. Peña was responsible for all legal, business and policy matters pertaining to the development, production and distribution of online content for the Warner Bros. Online website, as well as several highly successful areas featured on America Online. He negotiated several deals with Microsoft, AOL (before the merger) and numerous other entities. While in charge of operations for the division, he expanded his knowledge and understanding of the "nuts and bolts" of building, launching and operating an Internet company.. Prior to working at Warner Bros. Online, Mr. Peña was Vice President of Legal Affairs at Twentieth Century Fox, where he oversaw all legal matters pertaining to the development, production and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, including the engagement of talent, literary property acquisition and exploitation of ancillary rights. Mr. Peña worked on a variety of theatrical motion pictures such as "Speed," "Nell," and "Nine Months." During his seven years at Fox, he was also responsible for music licensing, exhibition rights clearance, theatrical film clip licensing and merchandising activities (including the original "Simpsons" licensing campaign).. Before working at Fox, Mr. Peña practiced radio, television and telecommunications law in Washington, D.C., initially as a law school intern at the Federal Communications Commission in Commissioner Anne P. Jones' office. After finishing law school, he became a lawyer representing various broadcasting, cable and telecommunications companies, includingMcCawCellular Communications, before the FCC and the federal courts.. Mr. Peña is a frequent speaker on Entertainment and Internet issues for Georgetown University, California Continuing Education of the Bar, PLI, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, UCLA Continuing Education and the Los Angeles Copyright Society. He is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Los Angeles Copyright Society. Cyber Esq., a quarterly supplement of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals recently featured Mr. Peña as one of its "Suite 16" of lawyers at the leading edge of new-media work. He also coordinated and taught an Entertainment Law class for Tulane Law School during 2002.

Firm: Todd Mouser Law

6254 Kraft Ave. , North Hollywood , California 91606

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Todd Mouser was born in Chico, CA. He grew up in the small, northern California town of Lakeport. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge(B.A., Radio/TV/Film). Mr. Mouser earned his Juris Doctor in Law from Western State University - College of Law. He graduated from law school third in his class and was the recipient of a Western State University Merit Scholarship. Before practicing law, Mr. Mouser worked for over 12 years in video and audio post-production.. Mr. Mouser is a member of the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)and Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) and has been admitted to practice law before the State Bar of California. Mr. Mouser is an active member in his community. He has frequently been involved in local community events and been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for Valley Village community beautification and improvement efforts from Los Angeles city Controller Wendy Greuel, while she was serving as Council Member, 2nd District.. Mr. Mouser represents clients in business law, civil litigation, contract, sports law, and entertainment related matters. He currently accepts clients throughout California.

Firm: The Long Law Group, PC

30 N Raymond Ave., Ste 402 , Pasadena , California 91103

Practice Areas: General Practice, Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment

I strive to be our clients' trusted legal advisor, a member of their team committed to the task of helping them grow their business, protecting their assets and giving them peace of mind to enjoy what they do.  We are not focused on our bottom line.  Rather, we are focused on getting the best result for our clients that they want and need.  If it's a contract review that takes 1 hour or a complex business transaction that takes 3 months, we are committed to working on both (and everything in between) diligently, professionally and efficiently.  When a client reaches a goal or milestone because of our involvement, strategic counsel and advice, we are buoyed by that success as if it were our own.. Outside of the office, I love spending quality time with family and friends, building Legos, watching movies, floating in the pool, playing video and board games, going hiking, and enjoying great California wines.

Firm: Mosley & Associates

1055 W. 7th St. , Los Angeles , California 90017

Practice Areas: Entertainment, Business, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Employment

Mr. Mosley leads both the Corporate and Entertainment, Media & Technology practice groups at Mosley & Associates where he participates in a broad-based corporate, securities, real estate, finance, intellectual property, sports, media, arts, fashion and entertainment practice.  He represents issuers, funds, investment banks, high-net worth individuals and small businesses in a variety of corporate finance, film finance, private equity, merger and acquisition and corporate advisory matters.  Mr. Mosley handles trademark, copyright, licensing and general corporate matters as well as representing talent, producers, production companies and labels in film, music, television and fashion projects.  He also negotiates marketing, endorsement and other campaigns for his varied sports and entertainment clients. As a litigator, Mr. Mosley has defended both public and private billion dollar acquisitions, as well as a SEC investigation related to option back-dating.  As a watchdog, he provides transparent checks and balances for his entertainment clients, monitoring the actions and deals of the sports agents, managers, business managers, accountants and agencies.  To that end, he has brought cases against business managers and large bookkeeping firms for fraud, mismanagement of funds and breaches of fiduciary duty for his entertainment clients.

221 N Figueroa St #1200 , Los Angeles , California 90012

Practice Areas: Entertainment

Firm: H A R D M A N - L A W Zev Hardman Attorney At Law

2120 University Ave , Berkeley , California 94704

Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Entertainment

Clients of Berkeley, California Attorney Zev Hardman include artists, creatives and other important people. Specializing in top-quality legal advice and services, Attorney Zev Hardman leverages the law, technology, creativity and experience to always put his client first.