Atty. Howard Weitzman
Mr. Weitzman is recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in the nation.
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About Howard Weitzman at a glance
Howard Weitzman is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Khiks Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Attorneys. They haand 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California (1966), U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1965) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Weitzman is recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in the nation
- His practice includes litigation in civil, criminal, antitrust and regulatory forums
- Mr. Weitzman has been lead trial attorney in over 200 civil and criminal jury trials, and has represented over 1,000 individuals and companies on matters ranging from intellectual property and entertainment issues to family law and estate issues
- He has twice received the Jerry Geisler Memorial Award as the outstanding trial lawyer in Los Angeles County
- He has been profiled in a number of publications and was named one of the top fifteen lawyers in the country by The National Law Journal
- Mr. Weitzman’s clients have included every major motion picture studio, talent agencies William Morris, ICM and CAA, and many high-profile clients including John DeLorean, Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando, Morgan Freeman, Magic Johnson, O. J. Simpson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ivan Reitman, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Sean Combs and Chuck Lorre, amongst others
- He currently represents the Estate of Michael Jackson
- He is perennially named a “Power Lawyer” by The Hollywood Reporter and in Variety’s “Legal Impact Report.” From 1995-1998, Mr. Weitzman served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations for Universal Studios, where he was responsible for restructuring the corporate part of the business
- Mr. Weitzman regularly counsels major corporations on contract and business strategies
- Mr. Weitzman taught Trial Advocacy at the University of Southern California Law School for 12 years
- He has lectured at Harvard, Georgetown Law Center, UCLA and numerous other law schools across the nation, and has been a speaker at countless seminars and symposiums for Bar Associations and conferences
- Mr. Weitzman has been a guest on many national television shows, including “Larry King Live,” “Dateline,” and “Good Morning America.”
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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