Media & Entertainment: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 310 201 2100Chambers Review
Bird Marella is a highly renowned litigation firm with a strong entertainment offering. The team has carried out industry-leading work in profit participation litigation. The law firm offers further prowess in disputes relating to breach of contract, copyright and licensing.
Work Highlights
- Bird Marella represented Carlos 'Chuck' Norris in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is passionate, works tirelessly and makes sure I understand everything along the way."
"I think they're terrific. They work hard for their clients and take it personally that they are your advocate. They engage lots of experts to help bolster the case."
"They all have very good substantive knowledge of the area."
"The team is passionate, works tirelessly and makes sure I understand everything along the way."
"I think they're terrific. They work hard for their clients and take it personally that they are your advocate. They engage lots of experts to help bolster the case."
"They all have very good substantive knowledge of the area."
Notable Practitioners
John Berlinski is celebrated for his impressive practice representing high-profile clients in the entertainment industry. He is widely regarded as a go-to choice for profit participation disputes. He has additional expertise in high-stakes licensing, contractual and intellectual property lawsuits.
"He's a really good partner. He understands the client's priorities and can think of the bigger picture. He is a zealous advocate and he's great at driving for the best result."
"John has a substantial knowledge of this industry and a broad depth of knowledge. He is great at strategizing and can take complex issues and explain them in an accessible way."
"John is strategic and able to explain complex legal situations to non-litigators. He knows how to sequence matters properly, analyze matters and come up with creative solutions."
Ronald Nessim is renowned for his expert representation of talent, including writers and producers. He offers particular prowess in profit participation disputes.
"His many years of representing clients in the entertainment sector make him an excellent and highly astute sounding board. His sound responses are reassuring."
"I am very impressed with his analytical ability with complex issues."
"Ronald puts in the hours, is creative and turns himself into an expert on the matter by immersing himself. It's obvious he spends a lot of time preparing for your case."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP
California