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Andrew J Thomas

Andrew J Thomas

USA 2026

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About

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Career

A highly accomplished media and entertainment litigator, Andrew J. “A. J.” Thomas focuses his practice on copyright, trademark and right of publicity matters, First Amendment cases, and complex business disputes. A. J. has secured victories, some precedent-setting, in jury trials and appellate proceedings across the country for many of the world's largest media and entertainment companies, entertainers, publishers, and advertising agencies.

He has litigated a variety of media, entertainment, and complex commercial cases and handled more than 50 appeals, representing clients in state and federal trial courts, circuit courts, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

For two decades, leading legal and entertainment industry publications have recognized A. J. as one of the best in his field, a top lawyer in the entertainment industry, one of the "Top 50 Entertainment Lawyers" and "Top IP Litigators" in California, and as a California Lawyer Magazine "Attorney of the Year" in intellectual property law. A. J. currently serves as President of the Los Angeles Copyright Society and regularly writes and speaks on intellectual property and entertainment law topics.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Andrew Thomas is particularly adept at handling intellectual property disputes as part of his impressive entertainment litigation practice. He is frequently called upon to represent major motion picture studios and television networks.

Strengths

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  • Andrew is knowledgeable and helpful.

    Media & Entertainment: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew is a subject matter expert with incredibly strong writing skills.

    Media & Entertainment: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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