Atty. Joel Behr
Joel Behr is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, civil rights, communications & media. Joel received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Beverly Hills, CA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Joel Behr at a Glance
Joel Behr is a Member based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Behr And Abramson Llp. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on civil rights and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1968). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1967) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills. Serves clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joel Behr
- Joel Behr is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, civil rights, communications & media
- Joel received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Joel practices at Behr & Abramson, LLP in Beverly Hills, CA
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Joel Behr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Behr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beverly Hills.
Civil Rights in Beverly Hills
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Beverly Hills
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Beverly Hills
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 Beverly Hills 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.
Beverly Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beverly Hills-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 Beverly Hills Choose Joel Behr
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 Joel Behr's practice in the field of civil rights and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joel Behr brings 58+ 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 civil rights and entertainment, Joel Behr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beverly Hills
A Beverly Hills-based practice means Joel Behr 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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