Atty. Daniel Scott Schecter
Daniel Scott Schecter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, media and entertainment, litigation and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 32+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Scott Schecter at a Glance
Daniel Scott Schecter is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Scott Schecter
- Daniel Scott Schecter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, media and entertainment, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Daniel practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Scott Schecter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Scott Schecter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Daniel Scott Schecter
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 Scott Schecter's practice in the field of real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Scott Schecter brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and litigation, Daniel Scott Schecter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Daniel Scott Schecter 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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Common Legal Issues Daniel Scott Schecter Handles in Los Angeles
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