Entertainment Law & Litigation.

We proudly represent employers in entertainment (productions, filmmakers, studios, etc) and we don’t back away from a fight - we know how to throw down.

  • We vigorously pursue anyone who doesn’t pay our clients what they’re rightfully owed. Small businesses and entrepreneurs work hard and are the engine behind our economy - they deserve to be paid, on-time.

  • We vigorously pursue anyone who doesn’t pay our clients what they’re rightfully owed. Small businesses and entrepreneurs work hard and are the engine behind our economy - they deserve to be paid, on-time.

  • Whether it’s fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, or other business torts, we understand the financial suffering and losses that can occur due to another’s misconduct and we take action to ensure recovery and damages while moving to and prevent further harm from occurring in the future

  • We work with founders and investors, providing sophisticated legal counsel for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and investment funds.

  • We’ve handled numerous cases involving former employees misusing Company trade secrets and other intellectual property (IP). Cases involving IP and trade secret violations can be nuanced or very direct. Either way, we don’t stand for anyone who violates our clients.

  • In an employee-friendly state such as California, Look Law is a strong advocate of the protection of small business employers’ rights - off of whom our economy and jobs are built. Whether it’s the typical wrongful termination case or violations of wage and hour laws, we are your advocates.

Whether something requires force or a gentle nudge, we do what’s right for our clients and we don’t fret.

  • Over 110 small businesses served.

  • 99% client satisfaction rate.

  • Southern California’s leading small business + startup litigation firm.

There are several potential legal challenges that a production or studio that may warrant legal help. A law firm with experience in entertainment law can provide valuable guidance and representation to help productions navigate these challenges and protect their rights and interests.

While the bulk of our time is spent defending employers in litigation, from a general business standpoint, our team focuses on preventing litigation and mitigating risk for our clients.

Contract disputes: Actors, directors, writers, and other talent may have disputes with the production over the terms of their contracts, such as payment, credit, or working conditions. An attorney can help to negotiate and resolve these disputes.

Intellectual property issues: Productions may have legal disputes over the rights to use a script, a character, or other intellectual property. An attorney can help to ensure that the production has the necessary rights to use the intellectual property and can assist with any disputes that may arise.

Discrimination and harassment: Productions may face legal issues related to discrimination and harassment of actors, directors, and other talent based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. An attorney can help to ensure that the production is in compliance with anti-discrimination laws and can assist with any legal disputes that may arise.

Labor disputes: Productions may have disputes with actors, directors, and other talent over working conditions and compensation. An attorney can help to ensure that the production is in compliance with labor laws and can assist with any legal disputes that may arise.

Privacy disputes: Productions may have disputes with actors, directors and other talent over privacy rights in relation to the use of their image and personal information in the production. An attorney can help to ensure that the production is in compliance with the privacy laws and can assist with any legal disputes that may arise.

We specialize in providing comprehensive legal representation for a variety of production and studio types, including major film studios; independent production companies; television networks; streaming platforms; animatronics and special effects studios, and post-production facilities. Our attorneys have the expertise to assist with all legal matters related to the entertainment industry.

Why Look?

Look (at the) Difference

  1. We’re enabled by tech - not stifled by it.

  2. Our clients get a direct line of access to the attorneys.

  3. We don’t bill in 10-min increments or charge for postage or any of that crap.

  4. We’re not your white-shoe firm - we know how to brawl.

  5. Our rates are reasonable because we’re business owners, like you.

Our Clients, Our Partners