Atty. Eric John Carsten
Eric John Carsten is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, entertainment litigation. Eric received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Eric John Carsten at a Glance
Eric John Carsten is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Irell And Manella Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2004) and Emory University (B.A., 1997). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric John Carsten
- Eric John Carsten is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, entertainment litigation
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Eric practices at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Eric John Carsten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric John Carsten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Eric John Carsten
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 Eric John Carsten's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric John Carsten brings 22+ 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 trademark, copyright, and litigation, Eric John Carsten 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 Eric John Carsten 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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