Atty. Jonathan Daniel Haft
Jonathan Daniel Haft is a lawyer practicing entertainment industry law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Entertainment Industry Law Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Daniel Haft at a Glance
Jonathan Daniel Haft is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Lapidus And Haft Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1982) and New York (1986). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1982) and Columbia University (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Daniel Haft
- Jonathan Daniel Haft is a lawyer practicing entertainment industry law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Jonathan practices at Lapidus & Haft LLP in Santa Monica, CA
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Jonathan Daniel Haft's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Daniel Haft handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Entertainment & Sports Law in Santa Monica
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-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 Santa Monica Choose Jonathan Daniel Haft
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 Jonathan Daniel Haft's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Daniel Haft brings 44+ 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 California and New York, Jonathan Daniel Haft can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Jonathan Daniel Haft's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Jonathan Daniel Haft 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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