Media & Entertainment: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
About
Provided by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP
We are recognized as having the nation’s premier entertainment litigation practice. Our lawyers’ results in high-stakes and high-profile lawsuits command the respect of judges, arbitrators and potential opponents. Our attorneys are forceful, experienced advocates who have established important legal precedents in the entertainment industry.
Our extensive experience includes:
- Film, television, digital content, music, video games, interactive gaming, sports, theatre, and photography.
- High-profile copyright and trademark matters for studios, independent distributors, production companies, video game publishers, and individuals.
- Celebrity and talent defamation, profit participation, invasion of privacy and right of publicity, credit and creative approval matters.
- Studios and independent production companies in connection with contractual disputes that arise through the production, licensing and distribution of motion pictures and TV, actor and producer disputes, and royalty audits.
- Interactive gaming publishing and development in connection with video games and mobile applications.
- Technology firms, start-ups, influencers, and e-sports athletes in licensing and other contractual disputes.
- Musicians and their estates in connection with contractual and intellectual property matters, as well novel areas of product branding and brand protection.
- Right of publicity, privacy and First Amendment issues in connection with docudramas and biopics.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP has a highly respected litigation team capable of representing talent as well as corporate clients in a wide array of disputes, including intellectual property, contractual, accounting and defamation litigation. It represents video game and digital media companies, in addition to its long-standing expertise in film and television. The firm acts on behalf of the estates of musicians, writers and producers in disputes about the ownership and exploitation of content.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Glusker represented feature film, Kung Fury 2 Europe UG, in defending against allegations of breach of contract and fraud.
Strengths
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"They are able to strategize and provide actionable advice that is invaluable. They understand us as a client, have a good sense of our risk tolerance and know what matters to us."
"They are incredibly responsive, have a practical, client-focused way of looking at cases and share our values."
"The attorneys at Greenberg are extremely knowledgeable and very responsive."
"They are able to strategize and provide actionable advice that is invaluable. They understand us as a client, have a good sense of our risk tolerance and know what matters to us."
"They are incredibly responsive, have a practical, client-focused way of looking at cases and share our values."
"The attorneys at Greenberg are extremely knowledgeable and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Bonnie Eskenazi has a strong track record of handling sophisticated disputes for clients in the film industry, including copyright and profit participation matters.
"Bonnie is very bright and really dedicated to doing a great job. She's tough when she needs to be tough and is always respectful."
"She is an extremely intelligent, respected, consistent and talented attorney with a wonderful personality."
"Bonnie has an extremely keen intellect, is an effective strategist and I greatly appreciate the preparation she takes me through."
Aaron Moss chairs the firm's litigation department. He is called upon by major entertainment companies to handle a range of contentious matters, including copyright and contract disputes, as well as defamation claims.
"He adds value to our business, which is run better because of him. I am pleased on every level of service, sophistication and awareness."
"Besides from being hugely knowledgeable, I appreciate how he understands our appetite as a business and is able to give thoughtful actionable advice."
"He is exceptional; the first lawyer I want to call if we encounter any sort of litigation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP
California
Members
Provided by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP
Charles Shephard
Daniel Stone
Douglas Mirell
Elisabeth Moriarty
Head of Department
Ira Steinberg
James Molen
Josh Geller
Julia Haye
Paul Blechner
Pierce O'Donnell
Priya Sopori
Ricardo Cestero
Steven Stein