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Marvin Putnam

Marvin Putnam

USA 2026

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Marvin Putnam, an industry-leading trial lawyer, represents high-profile clients, drawing on an exceptional combination of litigation experience and keen insight on the entertainment industry. He serves as Global Chair of the firm’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Industry Group and previously served as Chair of the Litigation & Trial Department in Los Angeles.

Marvin has successfully represented clients ranging from individual authors and producers, to leading entertainment companies and investment banks. His accomplishments at trial and appellate courts, both state and federal, as well as internationally, have earned Marvin a reputation as a market-leading entertainment litigator. He has a demonstrated skill in handling a range of high-profile disputes, including intellectual property and business torts. Complementing his trial work, Marvin provides prepublication review for national news, variety, and talk show programs, national publications as well as film and television studios. Given his litigation skills, Marvin also often advises on complex entertainment and media transactional matters with an eye to limiting clients’ potential litigation or exposure.

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

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Marvin Putnam is chair of the firm's entertainment, sports and media industry group. He is a go-to lawyer for high-stakes litigation in the entertainment sector. He acts on behalf of talent agencies, production companies and investors in a broad array of matters.

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  • Marvin is thoughtful and strategic.

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