Atty. Michael E. Weinsten
Michael E. Weinsten is a nationally known trial attorney who handles complex litigation and arbitration at the state, federal and international level.
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Michael E. Weinsten is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Singer Weinsten Wolf Jonelis Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1987). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael E. Weinsten is a nationally known trial attorney who handles complex litigation and arbitration at the state, federal and international level
- He has handled hundreds of disputes on behalf of individuals and businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to some of the leading Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of industries including: sports and entertainment, fashion, high tech, aerospace and defense, banking and finance, insurance and energy
- Mr. Weinsten was most recently honored by the Hollywood Reporter on its annual list of Hollywood "Power Lawyers," and by inclusion in Daily Variety's annual "Legal Impact Report," a list of leading attorneys in the entertainment industry
- Mr. Weinsten's litigation practice covers a wide range of disputes including contract disputes, copyright and trademark, licensing and royalty disputes, profit participation, artist/management disputes, defamation, first amendment, right of privacy/publicity, media issues, stalking and harassment, film finance, unfair competition, art theft, fraud, securities, general corporate matters, insurance, employment and sexual assault cases
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Michael E. Weinsten's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Weinsten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael E. Weinsten is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael E. Weinsten is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael E. Weinsten is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael E. Weinsten is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Michael E. Weinsten is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
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 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.
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