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Johnson & Johnson, LLP
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7
Lawyers
10
Company Size
2007
Established Year
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Overview
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J&J is a litigation firm with decades of experience in the entertainment industry. We represent artists, musicians, record labels, music publishers, filmmakers, celebrities, agencies, investors, and production companies. Our expertise spans music, film & TV, talent disputes, intellectual property, net profits, copyright infringement, defamation, sexual misconduct, Anti-SLAPP litigation, rights of privacy and publicity. Our attorneys bring strategic courtroom experience and skilled negotiation.
Industry sectors (15)
- Music (label, recording, publishing)
- Film, Television & Production Companies
- Talent Agencies & Management
- Licensing & Merchandise
- Concerts & Touring
- AI-generated content
- Book Publishing
- First Amendment
- Modeling
- Influencers
- Athletics, Sports Leagues & Events
- Media
- Video Games
- Streaming Services
- Broadcast & Cable Networks
Capabilities (15)
- Entertainment Disputes
- Right of Publicity/Wrongful Use of Images
- Copyright Infringement
- Theft of Idea
- Breach of Contract
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Fraud
- Net Profit and Royalty Disputes
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Sexual Misconduct
- Anti-SLAPP Litigation
- Media Law
- Intellectual Property
- Business Litigation
Clients (15)
- Estates of John Lennon
- Buddy Holly
- Rick Nelson
- Glen Larson
- Kobalt Music
- Sylvester Stallone
- ShoutFactory!
- Arthur Sarkissian
- The Academy of Country Music
- Michelle Phillips
- APM Music
- George R.R. Martin
- Janet Jackson
- Rat Pac Entertainment
- B.B King
Key people
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Neville L. Johnson
Founding Partner
Douglas L. Johnson
Managing Partner
Hyura Choi
Senior Counsel
Frank Trechsel
Senior Counsel
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Work & experience
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J&J is a Beverly Hills boutique entertainment litigation firm founded in 2007. Combining deep industry knowledge with fearless advocacy, the firm has recovered $1 billion through verdicts, settlements, and class actions. The firm handles many copyright infringement claims yearly. Both partners are professors of media and entertainment law, regularly speaking and writing on the topics. J&J delivers tenacious, strategic, and cost-efficient representation for clients at every level of the industry.
Notable work
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Hubert Hansen Intellectual Property Trust vs The Coca Cola Company
2020Ongoing $9.6M Beverly Hills, CA
Right of Publicity trial verdict for use of name and likeness on Hubert's Lemonade against Coca-Cola and Monter Energy.
MICHAEL KAPLAN v. COMEDY PARTNERS
2025Completed $11.0M Beverly Hills, CA
Class action settlement against Paramount Global to resolve the company's wrongful withholding of royalty payments.
The Rick Nelson Co. v. Sony Music Entertainment
2020Completed $12.7M Beverly Hills, CA
Class action settlement for artists over foreign streaming royalties.
Ranked Offices at Johnson & Johnson, LLP
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Top figures | Spotlight California
7
Lawyers
10
Company Size
2007
Established Year
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