Atty. Daniel H. Black
Daniel H. Black, Vice Chair of the firm's Global Entertainment & Media Practice and Chair of the West Coast Entertainment and Media Practice, has wide-ranging experience in the television, motion picture and digital media arenas, having practiced law both in the major studio and law firm settings.
Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Daniel H. Black at a Glance
Daniel H. Black is a Shareholder; Chair, West Coast Entertainment and Media Practice based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1977) and California (1987). Educated at The George Washington University Law School J.D. (—) and New York University A.B. cum laude New York University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel H. Black
- Daniel H. Black, Vice Chair of the firm's Global Entertainment & Media Practice and Chair of the West Coast Entertainment and Media Practice, has wide-ranging experience in the television, motion picture and digital media arenas, having practiced law both in the major studio and law firm settings
- Dan is widely recognized for his ability to easily navigate on the cutting edge of media and the traditional entertainment business
- He has served as lead counsel on transactions with the major motion picture studios, television networks and streamers, in addition to major Internet content producing, licensing and advertising entities
- He represents C-Suite and other high-level entertainment and media executives in the negotiation of their employment agreements
- In addition, his clients include production and distribution, Internet, video game, and augmented reality companies as well as advertising agencies, showrunners and producers, along with on-air television and sports personalities
- Dan also has deep experience representing clients based outside of Los Angeles in their entertainment industry-related matters
- Dan has been honored by his frequent inclusion on The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers List, which recognizes the “Top 100 Most Influential Entertainment Lawyers in America,” culminating in his being named a Legal Legend as a Lifetime Honoree
- He has been listed in several of the “Variety500: The 500 Most Important People in Global Media.” He also has been consistently featured in Variety’s prestigious “Legal Impact Report” and “Dealmakers Impact Report.” Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, ' Power Lawyers: Top 100 Attorneys List, ' 2007-2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 •Lifetime Honoree, “ Legal Legends, ” 2022-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, 2009-2026 •Listed, Variety, ' Legal Impact Report, ' 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 •Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2013-2017, 2022-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Media, technology and telecoms> Media and entertainment: transactional, 2024 •Listed, Variety, ' Dealmakers Impact Report, ' 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 •Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Variety, ' Variety500, ' 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 •Recipient, ' Entertainment Lawyer of the Year ' Award, Century City Bar Association, 2013
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel H. Black handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
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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 Los Angeles 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.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Daniel H. Black
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 Daniel H. Black's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel H. Black 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California, Daniel H. Black can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Daniel H. Black's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Daniel H. Black 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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