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Daniel Petrocelli

Daniel Petrocelli

USA 2026

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 O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

California

23 years ranked

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

California

20 years ranked

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA - Nationwide

13 years ranked

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Litigation: General Commercial - California

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Individual Editorial
Daniel Petrocelli wins praise from all corners of the market for his wealth of expertise in big-ticket litigation. He is regularly called upon by household-name clients, with particular experience acting for clients from the media and entertainment sector.
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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Daniel Petrocelli acts on behalf of household-name clients in the media and entertainment sectors in high profile and high-stakes trials as well as handling a broad range of civil disputes. He chairs the trial practice at O'Melveny & Myers and operates out of the firm's Century City office.
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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Daniel Petrocelli garners acclaim for his exemplary litigation skills. He acts for an enviable roster of clients consisting of leading entertainment companies as well as talent, handling the full gamut of litigation including antitrust, intellectual property and profit participation claims.
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Strengths

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  • Daniel Petrocelli is just beyond a superstar. Judges respect him and he delivers excellent client service.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dan's reputation is well-earned. He brings both pragmatism and a keen strategic bent to his legal advice.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is a really excellent trial lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dan is a veteran. He is masterful at taking depositions, oral arguments and overall legal strategy.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is one of the most well-known lawyers, he has a significant reputation.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Daniel can get a jury onside in a way that you would not believe. He is a tremendous talent.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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