Atty. William M. Kaplan

Atty. William M. Kaplan

William M. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing music law, music copyright, music publishing and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 74 yrs experience 74 year
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Profile Summary

About William M. Kaplan at a glance

William M. Kaplan is an Of Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Mitchell Silberberg Knupp Llp. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Their practice focuses on copyright and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1952) and California (1968). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1951) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1948). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William M. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing music law, music copyright, music publishing and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1948, and has been licensed for 74 years
  • William practices at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William M. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

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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 William M. Kaplan

Where is William M. Kaplan's law office located?
William M. Kaplan's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Mitchell Silberberg Knupp Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Kaplan handle?
William M. Kaplan focuses on copyright, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William M. Kaplan practiced law?
William M. Kaplan has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did William M. Kaplan go to law school?
William M. Kaplan earned their education at (LL.B., 1951); (B.A., 1948).
How can I contact William M. Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1951
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1948

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1952
California
Admitted: 1968

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