The Los Angeles Business Journal named Venable partner Michael Garfinkel one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles for 2025. This recognition honors the top law professionals in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts to represent and impact their professional communities.
Mr. Garfinkel is an entertainment and media litigator with more than 30 years of experience navigating his clients' most challenging issues. He represents studios, production companies, talent agencies, advertising agencies, and artists in matters involving intricate industry-specific agreements, including trademark, copyright, and right of publicity disputes; trade secrets; and defamation. Mr. Garfinkel also represents a variety of clients in commercial litigation, including limited liability company and partnership disputes and consumer class action defense.
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