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Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

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Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP is a highly renowned litigation firm with a strong entertainment offering. The team has carried out industry-leading work in profit participation litigation. The firm offers further prowess in disputes relating to breach of contract, copyright and licensing. The group displays particular expertise in the film industry, representing significant producers and actors in contentious work.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP represented Brad Pitt in multijurisdictional lawsuits against ex-wife Angelina Jolie and others concerning the parties’ interests in Château Miraval.

Strengths

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  • The team truly understand the industry and its players.

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  • The firm has incredible depth of experience and cutting-edge expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John V. Berlinski
    John V. Berlinski

    John V. Berlinski

    John Berlinski is celebrated for his impressive practice representing high-profile clients in the entertainment industry. He is widely regarded as a go-to choice for profit participation disputes. He has additional expertise in high-stakes licensing, contractual and intellectual property lawsuits.

    • John is top of the line. He is smart, strategic and thinks steps ahead.

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    • John is an excellent thinker.

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    • John is an experienced and level-headed strategist.

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  • Ronald J. Nessim
    Ronald J. Nessim

    Ronald J. Nessim

    Ronald Nessim is renowned for his expert representation of talent, including writers and producers. He offers particular prowess in profit participation disputes.
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  • Julia Cherlow
    Julia Cherlow

    Julia Cherlow

    Julia Cherlow is noted for her growing prominence in handling complex disputes in the entertainment space. Julia represents high-profile actors, producers and guilds in a range of civil cases.

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