State Years

California - CA 38 years

Colorado - CO 39 years

Nebraska - NE 39 years
Licensed for 38 years

State CA

Acquired 1985

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 39 years

State CO

Acquired 1983

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 39 years

State NE

Acquired 1984

Status
Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Jon Pfeiffer

Entertainment Attorney at Santa Monica, CA

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You've been sued.. Relax

Being on the receiving end of a lawsuit, especially one that you do not deserve, isn't exactly an enjoyable event. Jon Pfeiffer made my business partner and I feel at ease immediately with a game plan and confidence. I was no longer concerned with being on the receiving of a lawsuit, my only concern was getting through the process (which a lawsuit is), as all would be OK. Jon and his associates made the opposing lawyer run in circles and finally in a choke hold and never gave him air. My type of guy. I highly recommend his services.

Unqualified endorsement and recommendation

About Jon

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Practice areas

Entertainment

50%

representation of studios, production companies, talent agents, talent managers, writers, costumers, producers and directors
Communications and media

30%

Influencers, YouTube stars, copyright, defamation, and right of publicity
Business

20%

business litigation

JON PFEIFFER IS AN ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY WHO PROTECTS HIS CLIENTS TO MAKE THEM MORE SUCCESSFUL.

Jon is an experienced entertainment trial attorney practicing in Santa Monica, California. He has successfully litigated disputes involving over 120 motion pictures and has tried over sixty-five cases to conclusion before juries, arbitrators and judges. Jon’s clients include an Oscar-winning producer, Grammy-winning composer and Emmy-winning producer.

Before he formed the boutique entertainment law firm of Pfeiffer Law Corp, he was the founding and managing partner of Pfeiffer & Thigpen. Prior to that, he was a partner with the international law firm of Bryan Cave LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP) in its Santa Monica office. Jon received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska in 1980, graduating with distinction, and his J.D. degree from the University of Denver in 1983. He is licensed to practice before all of the courts of the states of Colorado, Nebraska, and California as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Over the course of his career, Jon has earned many awards and has been named among the “Super Lawyers” for entertainment every year since 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. He has also given numerous speeches, written many legal articles, and been featured by notable media outlets. As his clients will agree, Jon is driven to achieve optimal results.

Awards

Client's Choice

2012 2010

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Contact Jon

Pfeiffer Law Corp

(310) 299-8794 Office

(310) 451-1599 Fax

233 Wilshire Blvd.,

Suite 900

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

www.pfeifferlaw.com

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Client's Choice

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Posted by Kevin | August 10, 2010

You've been sued.. Relax

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Posted by Jim | August 2, 2010

Unqualified endorsement and recommendation

A+ litigator with top notch credentials, experience, and track record of success. If you are looking for quality litigator for any substantial business, entertainment, or other high stakes lawsuit or potential lawsuit, Jon should be your choice.

Posted by Boris Isakov | June 16, 2017

Great customer service

John called back right after I left him a voicemail. He informed me on what steps should be taken before our meeting. Thank you john

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016

As rock solid as the come

I am a current client of Jon Pfeiffer, who helped rescue my business from debilitating, legal turmoil. I found Jon while in the midst of several cases which were beginning to cripple my business. His experienced, level-headed approach helped resolve these issues, and allowed my company to emerge and move forward. I would strongly recommend him to any business owner. Jon is someone who you definitely want in your corner..my business is living proof!

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Posted by Nancy | November 9, 2015

Extremely knowledgeable + even-keeled approach

I've engaged Mr. Pfeiffer more than once. His approach is productive and strategic, as it should be. There's no chest-beating or dramatics. He is direct and informed. His counsel has been infallible when assessing options and the best route to achieve the desired outcome.

Posted by stacy | September 11, 2014

just the best

I was a small fish with a small bank account in a big, messed-up pond. Jon saw the merits of my troubles and steered me into a level of justice I never thought I could afford. To have someone fight for me as hard as he is fighting for much larger clients is a testament to how amazing he is. If you want someone to stand up for you against the BS this town can unleash, look no further. Jon is integrity, soul and (karmic) justice embodied. Period. I actually look forward to meeting with my attorney now. Enough said.

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Posted by Daniel M. Cislo, Cislo & Thomas LLP | August 29, 2012

Fantastic Lawyer!

Jon has been my go to lawyer for commercial litigation and media matters. Our firm does exclusively intellectual property, and we typically do not handle commecial litigation and media cases so I look to Jon to help my client's solve these types of cases. He has never let them down.

Posted by Worldwide Network Associates | August 5, 2010

A remarkably knowledgeable, conscientious, and effective litigator!

I hold the highest respect for Jon Arnold Pfeiffer. He is a man of character, integrity, knowledge and experience. Not only was he clear and concise in his representation of the facts to our firm, his aggressiveness abolished the strategies of the sloppy and lazy attorney that brought suit against us. His effectiveness resulted in the dismissal of the case against us. He was accurate in his estimation of the legal strategies imposed and was most precise about the outcome. Mr. Pfeiffer was accessible and informative though each step of the process. I recommend Mr. Pfeiffer to all individuals and corporations in need of legal assistance. If you appreciate professionalism, honesty and straightforward communication, Mr. Pfeiffer is a first class attorney for your case!

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Posted by Mike | August 5, 2010

Satisfied Client

In each matter Jon does only what is necessary to get a successful resolution. His ability to grasp facts and win in court are exceptional. I find both his writing and speaking first rate. So do courts. He doesn't engage in discovery fights that serve only to run up bills.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2010

The gold standard of litigation counsel.

Every time I deal with a lawyer other than Jon I am reminded that he is head and shoulders above his peers. Jon has a razor sharp intellect and a keen interest in representing his client's interests to the very best of his ability. He brings the full weight of his knowledge and experience to bear in case prep and at trial. He is forthright, ethical, and supremely conscientious. I would recommend Jon to anyone in need of litigation counsel.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding and Managing Shareholder
Pfeiffer Law Corp
2016 - Present

Founding and Managing Partner
Pfeiffer FitzGibbon & Ziontz LLP
2001 - 2016

Partner
Bryan Cave LLP
1995 - 2000

Associate
Bryan Cave McPheeters & McRoberts
1990 - 1994

Associate
Bolton, Dunn & Moore
1985 - 1990

Associate
Knapp Lee & York
1983 - 1985

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Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983

University of Nebraska
undergraduate
1980

Legal Cases

The "Happy Days" lawsuit - Williams v. CBS
Confidential settlement

G. Gordon Liddy v. Capital Gold Group
confidential settlement

Associations

State Bar of California
Business Litigation Committee, Business Law Section
2015 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Association
Co-Chair, Entertainment Law Section
2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Executive Committee
N/A

Los Angeles County Bar Association
State Bar Conference of Delegates, Delegate
N/A

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Bench and Bar Relations Committee
Co-chair
N/A

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Community Law Week, Co-chair
N/A

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Education Committee
Co-chair
N/A

Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers
Executive Committee
N/A

Santa Monica Bar Association
Chair, Entertainment Law Section
2000 - 2002

Santa Monica Bar Association
President
1999 - 2000

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Trial Attorney Project, Chair
1986 - 1988

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
SuperLawyers
2017

Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in California
American Society of Legal Advocates
2017

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
SuperLawyers
2016

Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in California
American Society of Legal Advocates
2016

Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in California
American Society of Legal Advocates
2015

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
SuperLawyers
2015

Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in California
American Society of Legal Advocates
2014

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
Super Lawyers
2014

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
Super Lawyers
2013

Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in California
American Society of Legal Advocates
2013

Among "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment Law
Super Lawyers
2012

Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award
Pepperdine University
2008

Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award
Pepperdine University
2006

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Publications

Above the Law
#OscarSoWhite: Inside Info from an Entertainment Law Expert
2016

Above the Law
Judge Judy Should Be Nominated for the Supreme Court Vacancy
2016

Above the Law
Bikram is the Dog in 'Down Dog'
2016

Above the Law
Breaking Into Hollywood: An Insider's Guide
2016

Daily Journal Newspaper
Trial Attorneys Can Learn a Few Things from Hollywood
N/A

Skyview Magazine
Legal Checkups
N/A

Executive Denver Magazine
Lawsuits are Survivable
N/A

Executive Denver Magazine
Liability of Corporate Directors
N/A

Verdict Magazine
The Litigation Budget, the glue that holds the team together
N/A

Denver Corporate Connection
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Whose Side Are You on Anyway
N/A

Denver Corporate Magazine
The Art of Getting Paid
N/A

Denver Corporate Connection
Beware that Stock Tip
N/A

Denver Corporate Connection
Buying a Business
N/A

Denver Corporate Connection
Whats Enough Got to do with it? The Insurance Review
N/A

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Speaking Engagements

The State Bar of California, Business Law Section
How to be, and how to use, an expert witness
N/A

Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association
Distribution of motion pictures
N/A

CMA meeting
Unfair business practices (Business and Professions Code § 17200)
N/A

California Lawyers for the Arts Seminar
Negotiating talent agreements
N/A

Denver Press Club
Breaking into the entertainment industry
N/A

"33" Club
Crisis Management
N/A

Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association
The roles of agents, attorneys and managers
N/A

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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (3)

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Benjamin Van Horn

Entertainment Attorney | Sep 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is extremely knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of the entertainment field and measured foresight when it comes to the future of the industry and its direction. Highly recommend."

Gary Brophy

Business Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeffrey Ochrach

Litigation Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've been practicing business litigation for 25 years, and Jon is one of the most thorough and creative lawyers I've known when it comes to developing legal theories and arguing motions. He never seems to miss even the smallest detail, often thinking of issues and arguments other incredibly talented lawyers miss."

John Edgar

Litigation Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jon Pfeiffer as co-counsel on several matters. Jon was not only a pleasure to work with, he is a smart, strategic and intuitive trial attorney. Jon definitely knows the law and how to apply it in representing his clients. I look forward to working with Jon on another future case. John F. Edgar"

Christopher Dueringer

Litigation Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon and I have worked together on several matters including one case that culminated in a three week jury trial (we won). Jon was the lead trial attorney and was tremendous. His mastery of the evidence rules coupled with his ability to connect with a jury makes him a formidable opponent. I recommend Jon without hesitation. ."

Levi Heath

Entertainment Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the unique experience of being opposite Jon on a civil litigation matter and then eventually practicing law with him for two years. In addition to being a phenomenal trial lawyer, Jon is a great guy. I highly recommend Jon."

Maltaise Cini

Entertainment Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon is a dedicated and tenacious attorney who practices law with integrity. When you hire Jon, he treats you like you are his only client. Attorney Pfeiffer has a wealth of knowledge and advocacy skills that make his both a pleasure to work with and a formidable opponent. I would highly recommend Attorney Pfeiffer."

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Jeffrey Ochrach

Business