Atty. William Richard Sobel

Atty. William Richard Sobel

William Richard Sobel is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, communications & media, general practice. William received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Sobel at a glance

William Richard Sobel is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Edelstein Laird And Sobel Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1983), and Ontario, Canada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (LL.B., 1982) and University of Toronto (B.A. Commerce, 1979). Active member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Canadian and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Canadian-American Bar Association (President, 1985-1986) Law Society of Upper Canada. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Richard Sobel is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, communications & media, general practice
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Edelstein, Laird & Sobel, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Sobel's Areas of Practice

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

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 Richard Sobel

Where is William Richard Sobel's law office located?
William Richard Sobel's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Edelstein Laird And Sobel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Sobel handle?
William Richard Sobel focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Richard Sobel practiced law?
William Richard Sobel has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William Richard Sobel go to law school?
William Richard Sobel earned their education at (LL.B., 1982); (B.A. Commerce, 1979).
How can I contact William Richard Sobel for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
- 1982
B.A. Commerce
University of Toronto
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1983
Ontario, Canada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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