Daniel Petrocelli

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Litigation: General Commercial

California

23 Years Ranked

Band 1

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

California

20 Years Ranked

Band 1

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA - Nationwide

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Star Individuals

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

Band 1

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

Provided by Chambers

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

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers 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 Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is a really excellent trial lawyer.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers 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 Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel is a really excellent trial lawyer.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel is a superb trial lawyer. His vision is direct and clear and his execution is precise. It's a pleasure to watch him maneuver through complex matters and direct the perfect trial strategy.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel is a national superstar. He is a big thinker who delivers excellent client service.

Media & Entertainment: Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel is who you hire when you have a case that you can't lose.