Atty. Michael Jay Plonsker
Michael Jay Plonsker is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media, litigation, intellectual property law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Entertainment And Media & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Plonsker at a Glance
Michael Jay Plonsker is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Plonsker Law LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (B.B.A. Accounting, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Plonsker
- Michael Jay Plonsker is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media, litigation, intellectual property law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices at Plonsker Law LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Jay Plonsker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Plonsker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael Jay Plonsker is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Jay Plonsker is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael Jay Plonsker
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 Plonsker's practice in the field of real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Plonsker brings 45+ 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 real estate, ip, and litigation, Michael Jay Plonsker 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 Plonsker 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Plonsker Handles in Los Angeles
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