Atty. Steven "Steve" Katleman
Steven Katleman represents individuals and companies who create, produce and sell content in all media, emphasizing television, motion pictures and new media. Mr.
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Steven "Steve" Katleman is a entertainment attorney based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Katleman Media Law. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Advertising (2026). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Katleman represents individuals and companies who create, produce and sell content in all media, emphasizing television, motion pictures and new media
- Mr. Katleman’s clients include talent, such as writers, producers, performers and directors, as well as production companies and studios ranging from artist-owned boutiques to public companies, that create and supply programming to television broadcasters, television and motion picture distributors and studios
- He also handles other content related matters, such as entertainment marketing, book publishing, celebrity endorsements and merchandising on behalf of both talent and companies
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 Santa Monica 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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