Dinah Perez

Dinah Perez

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 29 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Copyright Application, Copyright Infringement ... +2 more

1801 Century Park East., 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Dinah

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Entertainment 80%

I advise my clients and, in addition, negotiate, review, and draft agreements on behalf of their entertainment ventures.

29 years

80%
Copyright Application 5%

I file registrations on behalf of clients.

29 years

5%
Copyright Infringement 5%

I advocate on behalf of clients' whose copyrights have been infringed. I send out cease and desist letters, get the infringing material taken down from the offending websites, etc.

29 years

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

I form corporations and limited liability companies on behalf of clients, including special purpose production companies and loan out companies.

29 years

5%
Trademark Application 5%

Trademark application and infringement. I file applications with the USPTO and advocate for my clients when their trademarks have been infringed.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Dinah Perez Attorney-At-Law

1801 Century Park East., 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Dinah Perez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marina | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Endorsing an Exceptionally Knowlegable, Highly-Committed Entertainment Lawyer

Dinah Perez ALWAYS exceeds the threshold of mere professionalism, extending a sense of personal concern toward my legal issues. She is supportive, tough when necessary, extremely knowledgable about entertainment law and passionate about her clients' success. She has helped me on numerous occasions, ...particularly with writers' contracts and, recently, by negotiating a refund from an online media services company that fell far-short of its claims. She has also advised me on copyright, trademark and licensing issues. I consider Ms. Perez to be a vital member of my team and, without hesitation, recommend her services.

Posted by Betsy | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Knowledgable and gets it done

I always enjoy working with Dinah, it's rare to find a lawyer who understands the documentary space, fair use and other right issues. She works with filmmakers to make it happen instead of just saying don't or it won't. I consider her part of the creative team, because without her I couldn't make the... films I want to make.

Posted by Donald | May 14, 2015 | Entertainment

Ms. Perez Impressive and Knowledgeable

Ms. Perez helped me get an option on a play and advised me in ways that have enhanced my knowledgeabilty of the entertainment business ever since. When I need representation, which I will soon, I always ask Ms. Perez to consider representing me first.

Posted by Marci | May 01, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Personally dedicated attorney

Dinah provides compassionate representation. I have known her for 20 years and worked with her in legal and production capacities. She has demonstrated tremendous follow through and loyalty in all our contract reviews. She is strong, responsive and attuned to the nuance of negotiation.

Posted by Michele | April 18, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Reliable and reasonable.

What I like about her is that I can always phone and get answers without being intimidated. She's always happy to respond to my questions and to explain the details of contracts she's reviewed for me. She's also really quick when it comes to turning things around. I spent weeks waiting for contract...s from my other lawyers, she's not like that. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, she's a great advocate who knows her stuff. She improves every single deal -- even after it's been negotiated by my agent!

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Dinah Perez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Verbit

Entertainment lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Neville Johnson

Entertainment lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Pierre Pine

Entertainment lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Aleksandra Hilvert

Entertainment lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

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 Conference

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Record Industry Professional

Member

2000 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Executive 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

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

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

2000

1998

Surfview.com Hiring the Composer

1998

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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