Robert N Pafundi

Robert N Pafundi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Contracts & Agreements, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes

11693 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 824, Los Angeles, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Entertainment 60%

Representing Entertainment Clients including Actors, Actresses, Children/Parents, Agents, Managers, Producers, Directors, Production Companies on a Vast Array of Industry Related Matters, with Unique Knowledge related to Issues Involving Minors.

26 years | 750 cases

60%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

TV, Film, Reality TV, Commercials, and Commercial Campaigns. Contract Review and Drafting.

26 years | 500 cases

20%
Personal Injury 15%

Vast and long term experience handling complex and serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases in California (and 10 surrounding states) with excellent, consistent, and successful results.

43 years | 2,000 cases

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Extensive and comprehensive handling of other civil litigation cases involving disputes between parties, including business disputes, collection of unpaid debts and a variety of other related matters.

36 years | 500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-600 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

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Location

Pafundi Law Firm, APC

11693 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 824, Los Angeles, CA, 90049-5105

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Robert N Pafundi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney for Entertainment Law

I would wholeheartedly recommend Robert. His handling of my case was exemplary. Thorough, professional, reliable and always available to discuss concerns and next steps.

Posted by Kurt | September 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCELLENT LAWYER!

Robert responded quickly when I contacted him. He listened and was very sympathetic to my situation. Robert was honest in his evaluation of the circumstances, and helped me to make an informed decision on the course of action. His approach and attention to detail helped me resolve my case effectively...!

Posted by Andrea | January 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I am so happy!

I have been searching for a civil lawyer who knows how to handle a petty ex-boyfriend. Robert heard me out and advised me on the best course of action. He revealed that my ex-boyfriend was using his business lawyer, who practices criminal law, to bully me. He explained everything plainly and gave me ...hope. I appreciate his incredible humility, expertise, and most of all, empathy. I highly recommend Robert Pafundi.

Posted by Troy | August 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Entertainment Industry Matter

Robert and his team resolved a complex entertainment legal matter that has been plaguing me for several years. Robert attended to the issues patiently and in great detail and stuck with it until the matter was closed. The end result has really been life-changing.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest and Mindful

I consulted briefly with Mr. Pafundi, but he was extremely upfront and honest with me. He was also far more generous with his time and expertise than he needed to be. I am grateful.

Robert Pafundi

Replied last February 16, 2020

Thank You for the Overall Rating and especially for the Kind Words. Robert Pafundi

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Robert N Pafundi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Schank

Entertainment lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Robert Pafundi as a friend and associate for over 40 years. His skills as an attorney are top notch, and more importantly, he is a man of the highest integrity. He is highly respected by his clients for his results and honesty, and I have seen the respect he receives from his opponents as well. Although he specializes in Entertainment Law, his experience and attention to detail make him one of the top litigation attorneys in the state and federal courts."

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Darryl Dickey

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked on numerous cases with Mr. Pafundi over a period of close to 30 years. His legal skills are outstanding and his ethics impeccable. His rare inside knowledge of entertainment law, having been both a SAG Franchised Talent Agent and a TMA endorsed Talent Manager give him an edge in any entertainment law dispute. I worked with him on some very high-profile entertainment law matters, and saw first-hand the benefits of that special knowledge. In addition, he is an all-around great guy."

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Ryan Dolinar

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert and I worked on a multi million dollar personal injury claim during which he was lead trial counsel. During all steps of the claim and court proceedings he was very informative and helpful to the clients and conducted himself with the utmost integrity and honesty. I happily endorse him and would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal counsel in his practice areas."

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Donald Smiley

Entertainment lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Robert for over 10 years and am happy to endorse him as an attorney. We met at an event for the Beverly Hills Bar Assn, Entertainment Section where we were both members. Robert had recently finished his ground breaking work on behalf of child actors in Berg. v. Traylor and I had just finished work on Marathon v. Blasi, changing the landscape for personal managers in California. We found we each had a deep respect and need to assist clients that needed our help. I have found Robert to be attentive, focused and dedicated to his clients. Taking the extra mile to be sure they are treated fairly in both litigation and transactional matters. We have since worked together on several projects and are comfortable referring matters to each other where we either need assistance or simply cannot handle a case due to other time constraints. Robert always has the trust of his clients as he does of mine. I know he will get any matter he takes done right."

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Sharon Rowen

Entertainment lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert Pafundi was co-counsel on a matter involving complex entertainment litigation against a major television network. He was willing to go the extra mile for the client, and handled the case with great attention to detail and respect for the client. We were able to obtain a very favorable settlement in the case thanks to Rob."

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Douglas Draper

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with him on a multi-million dollar wrongful death case several years ago. Rob is effective and efficient. His integrity and attention to detail was appreciated by the clients and enhanced the value of the case. I recommend him without reservation and would enjoy working with him again."

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Matthew Auric

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert is an incredible, meticulous, and thoughtful attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Brian Torba

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Other

"It is clear from the quality and extent of the content that Robert provides in this forum that his is a knowledgeable attorney who is dedicated to providing those have been injured with competent and honest representation."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pafundi is a well-respected lawyer and a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos. We'd refer a case without hesitation."

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Liz Apodaca

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Robert Pafundi is an excellent attorney and a very likable person. He is extremely knowledgeable about entertainment law, especially with regard to talent agents and contracts dealing with minors. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Pafundi on several successful entertainment matters and have benefitted from his insight and mentoring. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Susan Luong

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Having worked with Mr. Robert Pafundi on a variety of entertainment cases, I can attest that his work consists of nothing less than great quality. He has continually gone the extra mile for his clients and always puts in the time to make sure that the best is done for his clients. In addition, he has many years of Entertainment Law experience that gives him the expertise in litigating a myriad of cases involving well-known actors/actresses. These cases have all yielded successful results. He has also dedicated himself to a specialized niche in Entertainment Law--representing children actors/actresses. Not only is he a great attorney to work with, he has exceeded his clients' expectations time after time and I would recommend him to anyone that needs representation."

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Ryan Dolinar

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Matthew Auric

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Principal, Pafundi Law Firm

2009 - 2011

Outside Counsel, CBS Television

2007 - 2009

Partner, McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon, LLP

1998 - 2006

Principal, Law Offices of Robert N. Pafundi

1993 - 1998

Senior Associate, Rotenberg & Rios

1990 - 1992

Principal, Law Offices of Robert N. Pafundi

1985 - 1989

Partner, Sweeney & Pafundi

Associations

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

Children In Film

Advisory Board

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

Screen Actors Guild

Talent Agent

Sample of Legal Cases

Unger v. Unger

Resolve in Mediation

Berg v. Traylor

Precedent Setting Successful Appeal - Child Actor

Doyle v. Fenster

Precedent Setting Successful Appeal

Warren v. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Favorable Published Opinion

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Education

1981

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Colorado

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Asian-Pacific Division of Producers' Guild

Production Counsel for Independent Filmmakers

2016

Producers Guild of America

Working with Children in Film and TV

2015

Columbia College

Entertainment for Actors Part 2

2015

Children in Film

Advanced Entertainment for Children in Hollywood

2014

Columbia College

Entertainment Law for Actors

2014

Children in Film

Entertainment Law in Hollywood

2012

Children in Film

California Entertainment Law

2010

Children In Film

California Entertainment Child Labor Law A-Z

2009

Children In Film

Protecting Your Children in Entertainment: A Lawyer's Perspective

2008

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section

Representing and Employing Children in the Entertainment Industry

2007

Talent Managers Association (TMA)

Legal Ramifications of Representing Minors in the Entertainment Industry

2007

Screen Actors Guild Foundation

Life Raft--The Implications of the Berg v. Traylor Case

2007

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law Section

Employing Minors in the Entertainment Industry: Contracts and the Law

Publications

1990

California Lawyer Magazine Proposition 51 Takes Hold: New Problems Emerge for Partial Settlements in Multi-Tortfeasor Litigation

1990

Juris Diction A Discussion of Issues in Personal Injury Law

Languages

English

Japanese

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