Atty. Walter Simon Teller
Walter Simon Teller is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion picture law, television law and 3 other areas of law. Walter received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Entertainment Law & More Attorney · Serving Beverly Hills, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Walter Simon Teller at a Glance
Walter Simon Teller is a Member based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Hansen Jacobson Teller Hoberman Newman Warren Richman Rush And Kaller L L P. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on copyright and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1978) and Columbia University (M.A. Cornell, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Walter Simon Teller
- Walter Simon Teller is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, motion picture law, television law and 3 other areas of law
- Walter received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Walter practices at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller, L.L.P. in Beverly Hills, CA
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Copyright Law in Beverly Hills
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Beverly Hills
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Beverly Hills
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 Beverly Hills 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.
Beverly Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beverly Hills-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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Why Clients in Beverly Hills Choose Walter Simon Teller
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 Walter Simon Teller's practice in the field of copyright and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Walter Simon Teller brings 48+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Walter Simon Teller can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering copyright and entertainment, Walter Simon Teller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beverly Hills
A Beverly Hills-based practice means Walter Simon Teller 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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