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Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro, LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

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Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro, LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Avchen & Shapiro, LLP is home to a bench of experienced litigators well known for representing talent and other high-profile individuals and companies involved in the entertainment industry. It is well versed in the full range of disputes arising in the context of content creation and exploitation. Its areas of expertise include contractual disputes, intellectual property, defamation and profit participation. The team offers significant trial experience, as well as providing pre-litigation counseling.

Work Highlights

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  • Glaser Weil represented Michael Gaffney, Muhammad Ali’s personal photographer, as plaintiff in a copyright infringement case.

Strengths

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  • The team is responsive, timely, professional and knowledgeable.

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  • The team is cognizant of business goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patricia Glaser
    Band 1Patricia Glaser

    Patricia Glaser

    Patricia Glaser is a pre-eminent media and entertainment attorney renowned for her wealth of trial experience. She handles high-stakes business disputes on behalf of leading companies and prominent individuals in the entertainment sector, and also has experience in handling sexual harassment claims.

    • Patricia is extremely experienced and knowledgeable.

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    • Patricia has raw ability, is easy to work with and is available 24/7.

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    • Patricia is at the top of her field.

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  • Band 4Andrew Baum
    Band 4Andrew Baum

    Andrew Baum

    Andrew Baum demonstrates skill across a range of commercial disputes, representing significant individuals and entities in the entertainment industry.

    • Andrew is a very commercial attorney.

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    • Andrew is an excellent and concise drafter.

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