I am a partner at the litigation law firm of Miller Barondess, LLP. Our firm consists of approximately 25 lawyers. Our attorneys are diverse in background and experience. Many have previously worked at the largest law firms in the world before joining our firm. My practice is focused upon three areas including internet law, commercial litigation and intellectual property.
My clients are primarily mid to large sized commercial businesses, entertainers and internet marketing companies. I handle a large volume of internet defamation and First Amendment cases for corporations and c-suite executives. These cases typically involve anonymous defamatory content appearing on message boards and search engine results. Many times, we institute satellite litigation and issue subpoenas to identify such anonymous tortfeasors. In connection with my First Amendment practice, I typically encounter issues concerning SLAPP suits, anti-SLAPP motions and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
In the realm of intellectual property, I represent defendants and plaintiffs in copyright and trademark infringement cases. I also represent businesses in trade secrets cases. Frequently, we obtain or oppose preliminary injunctions and applications for temporary restraining orders.
Finally, we handle general commercial litigation relating to breach of contract issues, insurance and unfair competition.
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Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I found him online. He spent an hour telling me how great he was and how almost all attorneys are criminals and liars and not to be trusted. He said that he would send the retainer to me the next day. I never received it and when I reached out by email he responded with "I'll pass. "Was he trying to...
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I called to inquire about intellectual property and he just hung up on me after 20 seconds. Never experienced anything like that in 20 years within entertainment.
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This is the worst lawyer ever. Don’t NOT hire this man. He will take your money and run. The worst experience ever. Syverson should not be allowed to practice law
Posted by Jason | May 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am an experienced cloud engineer. Mr. Erik Syverson had helped me with a security breach negotiation I experienced in February with the biggest public cloud provider, his strong responsibility and professionalism helped me resolve the issue in a timely way and didn't incur any personal loss from my...
Posted by Bob Iverson | March 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I have been in business for 30+ years and this is the rudest person I've ever talked to. I was recommended by another lawyer to contact Syverson. Sent an online form and left 2 messages to request a consultation. Never heard back. Gave up but was recommended again so I kept calling. They do not care...
"Attorney Syverson is a well respected attorney. He is knowledgeable in business law. Contact him for assistance. I endorse this lawyer."
"Erik Syverson is a top litigator in California, and I strongly endorse him. Erik is highly respected and trusted by his peers in the specialized field of Internet-related law, and I refer potential clients to him without reservation."
"Erik Syverson is one of the most competent and formidable lawyers in California. I had the privilege of working against him on an emotionally-charged, high stakes lawsuit two years ago. Few lawyers could have handled the intricacies of the matter with such finesse and expertise. From the beginning, Mr. Syverson placed his client’s interests first. He focused intensely on achieving the best result possible while never losing sight of controlling costs. His “outside the box” thinking and professionalism laid the foundation for a cost-effective, intelligent solution for all sides. I have handled hundreds of cases against hundreds of lawyers. Erik Syverson is in the top 1%. He is a credit to this profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've interacted with him on several occasions, sent clients to him and consider him to be an extremely knowledgable and responsive attorney."
"Erik is a great resource for my clients who need assistance in internet law matters. He is very accomplished in his field and his professionalism is excellent."
Litigation lawyer
Internet lawyer
Litigation lawyer
International law lawyer
2014
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Superlawyers
1998
Michigan Honors Student, University of Michigan
2014 - Present
Partner, Raines Feldman, LLP
2011 - 2014
Partner, Miller Barondess, LLp
2006 - 2011
Managing Partner, Erik Syverson, Attorney at Law
2002 - 2006
Associate, Pick & Boydston, LLP
2012 - Present
California Cyberlaw CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Federal Litigation SectionMember
2005 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Jury verdict for Plaintiff for $200,000.
On appeal
Plaintiff dismissed the case, our client paid no damages or fees to the plaintiff.
Confidential settlement reached at mediation
Seven figure settlement for the class plus attorneys fees
Defense verdict at trial
Defense verdict at trial
Class settlement valued at $2,000,000 in long distance coupons.
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
B.A.
2014
Digital Evidence at Trial
2012
Internet Defamation
2012
Unmasking John Doe Defendants in California
2011
2010
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
2012
2010
2010
Portuguese
Legal Answers
Is it legal for me to post pictures that users upload to my website?
21 Sep 2009
Using a DBA name for anonymity, copyright, and income
14 Jul 2009