Atty. Alan Jerold Abrams
Alan Jerold Abrams is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion pictures and television. Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Entertainment Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Alan Jerold Abrams at a Glance
Alan Jerold Abrams is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Costa Abrams And Coate Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at University of San Fernando Valley (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Jerold Abrams
- Alan Jerold Abrams is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion pictures and television
- Alan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Alan practices at Costa, Abrams & Coate, LLP in Santa Monica, CA
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Alan Jerold Abrams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Jerold Abrams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Entertainment & Sports Law in Santa Monica
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Alan Jerold Abrams
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan Jerold Abrams's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Jerold Abrams brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Alan Jerold Abrams's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Alan Jerold Abrams attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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