Atty. Kristen L. Spanier

Atty. Kristen L. Spanier

Kristen Spanier handles litigation matters in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, and general business law. She has successfully prosecuted and defended cases involving claims for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, defamation, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and contractual disputes arising in a wide range of industries.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Kristen L. Spanier at a glance

Kristen L. Spanier is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Khiks Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Attorneys. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1996). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1991). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kristen Spanier handles litigation matters in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, and general business law
  • She has successfully prosecuted and defended cases involving claims for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, defamation, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and contractual disputes arising in a wide range of industries
  • Ms. Spanier has represented various individuals and companies within the entertainment industry in connection with fraud and contractual business disputes
  • She has also handled a number of palimony matters, representing both plaintiffs and defendants

Practice Areas Explained

Kristen L. Spanier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristen L. Spanier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kristen L. Spanier

Where is Kristen L. Spanier's law office located?
Kristen L. Spanier's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Khiks Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristen L. Spanier handle?
Kristen L. Spanier focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kristen L. Spanier practiced law?
Kristen L. Spanier has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Kristen L. Spanier go to law school?
Kristen L. Spanier earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Kristen L. Spanier for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1995
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1996

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