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ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL SERVICES IN FILM, MUSIC, TELEVISION, PUBLISHING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Dinah Perez is an elite entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California who represents clients locally and globally. She practices law in the areas of film, television, social media, publishing, and music. Her clients include corporations, limited liability companies, talent management companies, motion picture, and television producers/production companies, writers, composers, directors, actors, production designers, record labels, publishing companies, recording artists, Internet companies, and creators of new media content.
EDUCATION, MEDIA RELATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS
Dinah Perez attended Loyola Law School and has been in the practice of entertainment law since 1996. Ms. Perez has written legal articles for a variety of periodicals such as Story Board Magazine, Release Print, , , , and . She has been quoted in Entertainment Weekly, Wired Magazine, , and How to Make It in Hollywood. She was interviewed by John Scott Lewinski for his books, Alone In A Room and The Screenwriters Guide to Agents and Managers.
She has written chapters on The Legal 411 for Screenwriters and The Legal 411 for Producers, for the Hollywood Screenwriting Directory and Hollywood Producers Directory published by F & W Media and published The Legal 411 for Producers and The Legal 411 for Screenwriters on Amazon Kindle.
LEADERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP & HONORS
Dinah Perez is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 5 years in a row from 2019 – 2023. This selection is based on an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
Ms. Perez has participated in panels and/or spoken at the Black Hollywood Film Festival, the Latin Heat Film Festival, Hawaii Songwriting Festival, ASCAP, Screenwriters World Conference, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Scriptwriters Network, Writers Digest Conference West, and Cinewomen.
She is a member of Film Independent, the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), the Copyright Conference (CCC), the California State Bar, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. She was a founding board member of Cinewomen in Los Angeles.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Perez is fully bi-lingual in Spanish. In addition to her English-speaking clients, she provides legal services to Spanish-speaking clients from South America, Mexico, and Spain.
“All deals need to be win-win situations.”
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Entertainment
80%
29 years
Copyright Application
5%
29 years
Copyright Infringement
5%
29 years
Corporate and Incorporation
5%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Dinah Perez Attorney-At-Law
(323) 553-5923
Mobile
1801 Century Park East., 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Dinah Perez's Reviews
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Posted by Marisa | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The BEST!
I can’t say enough great things about Dinah Perez. She is such a fierce advocate. From the moment I started working with her, Dinah fought tirelessly on my behalf. She puts her whole heart into what she does and successfully handled the situation I was dealing with while maintaining the utmost profe...
Posted by G | December 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Makes it look easy
Came to her with a situation has been going on decades. Where other lawyers confused the situation she was direct with me and within 2 weeks, done! No bs, fairly priced. I feel very lucky i found her
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney
Dinah was very informative and helpful from day one. She gave me excellent valuable guidance and information to be sure I was well informed before making any decision. If you are looking for excellent representation from an experienced straight forward attorney then Dinah is it
Posted by Gina | August 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A lawyer who you want on your side!
I have had such positive experiences with Dinah from Day 1. She has always protected our best interest. She is kind, straight-forward, reliable and fast. She has speedy turn-around times. She’s always easy to reach, and responds very quickly. She has always gone above and beyond for us. She is v...
Posted by Rod and Joan | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Posted by Rod and Joan.
For 3 years, Dinah has guided us on legal matters for my wife's book series. She has a depth of expertise which has really helped us in our endeavors. Dinah is fair but firm in her negotiations, and also has a heart. She is vary caring and protective of her clients, and isn't afraid to gracefully let...
Dinah Perez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have seen Dinah in action and she is a strong professional advocate for her clients. We have also discussed legal matters regarding transactions and I have always found her positions spot-on."
"I have worked with Dinah on a number of matters. She is knowledgeable, personable, great with clients, ethical, tireless, intelligent, and just plain great for entertainment transactional work, all at a reasonable price."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dinah on several entertainment law matters, and found her to be very knowledgeable, and a great advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dinah and I have worked together on a transactional matter and she was a great advocate for the client. She is well-versed in entertainment and IP matters."
Neville Johnson
Litigation lawyer
Pierre Pine
Entertainment lawyer
Aleksandra Hilvert
Entertainment lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
Community Service Award, Loyola Law School
Work Experience
2008 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Playboy Entertainment
1996 - 2001
Contract Attorney, Isaacman, Kaufman & Painter
1994 - 1994
Intern, MGM
Associations
2015 - Present
California Copyright ConferenceMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Record Industry ProfessionalMember
2000 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
1996 - Present
State Bar of California
Education
N/A
Loyola Law School
law
N/A
Univ of Southern Calif
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
ASCAP
How to Get your Music Place on Film/TV
2014
Screenwriters World Conference
Legal 411: How to Secure Literary Representation and Shop Your Screenplay Until You Do
2013
2013
Screenwriters World West Conference & Writers Digest Conference West
Legal 411 for Writers: the legal info every up-and-Coming Writer needs to succeed in the film industry
2010
2008
El Gordo y La Flaca
Jenni Rivera Sex Tape
2005
Sin Fronteras
Michael Jackson Child Molestation Trial
1999
Independent Feature Project
Production Legal
1998
4TH ANNUAL LATINO ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE
Getting Your Movie Made
Publications
2016
The Hollywood Producing Directory
The Hollywood Producing Director
2015
The Hollywood Producing Directory
The Hollywood Producing Directory
2014
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory
The Legal 411 for Screenwriters
2014
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory
The Legal 411 for Screenwriters
2001
Surfview.com
THE PACKAGE: THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL FILM FINANCE
2000
2000
Surfview.com
The Power of the Spoken Word
1999
Surfview.com
THE LITERARY OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
1999
Surfview.com
Protecting Your Ideas and Screenplays
1998
Surfview.com
Hiring the Composer
1998
Surfview.com
Licensing Pre-recorded Music
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers