Atty. Scott Budge Kidman

Atty. Scott Budge Kidman

Scott Budge Kidman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, entertainment and media litigation, banking and financial institution litigation. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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About Scott Budge Kidman at a glance

Scott Budge Kidman is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart And Sullivan Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court (1985). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Budge Kidman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, entertainment and media litigation, banking and financial institution litigation
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Scott practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Budge Kidman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Budge Kidman 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 Scott Budge Kidman

Where is Scott Budge Kidman's law office located?
Scott Budge Kidman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart And Sullivan Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Budge Kidman handle?
Scott Budge Kidman focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Budge Kidman practiced law?
Scott Budge Kidman has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Scott Budge Kidman go to law school?
Scott Budge Kidman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Scott Budge Kidman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1985
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1985

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