Atty. Michael Jay Perlstein
Michael Jay Perlstein is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyrights. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 63+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Perlstein at a Glance
Michael Jay Perlstein is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Fischbach Perlstein Lieberman And Almond Llp. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on copyright and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1963), California (1964), and New York (1967). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (LL.B., 1963) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1960). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Perlstein
- Michael Jay Perlstein is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyrights
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Michael practices at Fischbach, Perlstein, Lieberman & Almond, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael Jay Perlstein
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 Michael Jay Perlstein's practice in the field of copyright and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Perlstein brings 63+ 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 Illinois, California, and New York, Michael Jay Perlstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering copyright and entertainment, Michael Jay Perlstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Jay Perlstein 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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