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Jan D. Breslauer

Entertainment Attorney at Orange, CA

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  • Licensed for 9 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2014
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About Jan

Learn Jan’s areas of practice.

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  1. Entertainment
    85%
    Specializing in transactional entertainment law, including negotiating and drafting all deals and contracts for all entertainment industry ventures. We also form and advise arts non-profits.

  2. Animal law
    15%
    Equine law: negotiations, contracts, documents, entity formation, general counsel for stables and ranches

Jan Breslauer, MA, MFA, JD has been in the entertainment industry for 25+ years. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, she worked in Hollywood for many years and brings that wealth of experience to helping others do the same. Jan spent more than a decade with comedy legend Garry Marshall, and was one of his attorneys until his death in 2016. She now represents the non-profit that bears his name, as well as many of Mr. Marshall's associates, friends, and colleagues in the industry.

Ms. Breslauer's writings have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Republic and many other periodicals. Her articles on legal and governmental issues in the arts have been cited in Amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court and in the United States Congressional Record.

Ms. Breslauer serves on the board of Arts for LA, the preeminent arts advocacy organization in the greater Los Angeles area. She holds advanced degrees in Political Science, Theater, and Law, from the University of California, Yale, and Chapman University Fowler School of Law.

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Dowdall Law Offices APC
284 N Glassell St
Orange, CA, 92866-1409
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Posted by Philip | February 15, 2018
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Very satisfied client
I have been a client for the last three years, and have consistently been better represented and advised than at any other point in a thirty year career in the arts. Ms Breslauer’s understanding of her clients in my field as well as her considerable negotiating skills have meant that I now approach each new assignment without anxiety and with real peace of mind.
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Posted by Sean | February 14, 2018
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Absolute Confidence
The attorney-client relationship requires diplomacy, tact, consideration and of course the ability to communicate, in layman’s terms, the intricacies of the matter at hand. In all my years working with institutions large and small as well as managing artists, musicians and performers in every field, I have never been better represented or felt I was in more capable hands than with Jan Breslauer as my attorney.
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Posted by Brian | February 10, 2018
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Outstanding Instincts and Strategy
Ms. Breslauer is leading me through, among other matters, a somewhat complicated writing and directing opportunity. Her gut instincts about the players and her business/legal savvy are spot on and invaluable. She also has a strong background in the performing arts and understand the needs of creatives. In the best lawyering all parties benefit. If and when this deal comes together I know that both my employer and I will benefit from her clarity and honesty. The employer and their counsel will know that I and my counsel are class acts who bring great value to the project. I am in very strong and astute hands with Ms. Breslauer and have highly recommended her to colleagues in the business.
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Posted by Carole | February 10, 2018
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Experienced and effective
Jan Breslauer is an amazing advocate. She worked in the entertainment industry for so long and in so many different ways (writer, producer, producing director... find the list yourself, I don't remember it all) that she's been through everything already. Jan understands what it feels like to be an individual creative-type facing an overwhelming onslaught of professional legality. She is always patient and sympathetic with me, but fiercely -- and effectively -- protective on my behalf. If you need help, there's no one better. Jan Breslauer is a pit bull in heels.
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Posted by Kathleen | February 8, 2018
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INCREDIBLE
I was taking my families company from a commercial entity to a 501c3 nonprofit corporation for a live theatre space we were running. I hired Jan to take me through every step of the process. She was so well versed in the IRS application for a 501c3. She laid out a timeline and helped me hit every goal. She helped me through many complications and kept us moving forward. All our filings were complete and on time. Jan worked so well with others in my company as well as other lawyers my company already had involved. After sorting out the issues that might have complicated my application we received our IRS approval in less that 7 months from the day I started working with Jan. Jan’s attention to detail and knowledge of my case was incredible at every turned. I am so grateful for all her work on my case.
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Posted by Patty | February 8, 2018
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Brilliant and Trustworthy
Jan consulted with us about an entertainment matter and walked us through the entire process. Our legal issue at first seemed insurmountable. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. She made sure each stage of our case was "bite-sized" and easily "digested." We would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone. She's a brilliant trouble-shooter and helps you consider every angle of your situation.
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Posted by Heather | February 8, 2018
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Patient, precise and positive
Jan explains everything so clear and in away that most anyone can understand. Her documents were always clean and correct. She really took time to weigh in our request before making a recommendation, I didn't feel like my needs were boilerplate.
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AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Dowdall Law Offices APC
  • 2011 - Present
  • Advisor
  • Garry Marshall/Henderson Production C.
  • 1999 - 2009
  • Arts/Entertainment Journalist
  • Los Angeles Times
  • 1989 - 2009

Education

  • Chapman University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2012
  • Yale University
  • Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
  • 1986
  • Univ of California San Diego
  • MA - Masters
  • 1983
  • University of California - San Diego
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude
  • 1982
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Associations

  • Arts for LA
  • Board Member
  • 2017 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Publications

  • Los Angeles Times
  • In Reality, Octavio Solis Mines a Brand New Vein
  • 2009
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Should white directors be given black plays?
  • 2009
  • Los Angeles Times
  • 'Vanities,' Thy New Name is Musical
  • 2008
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Just Add Water and Chlorine: Long Beach Opera
  • 2008
  • Los Angeles Times
  • The Rising Sensibility: Latino
  • 2007
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Maybe It'll Stay a Spell: Wicked
  • 2007
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Opening Their Doors to New Ideas: Opera
  • 2007
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Listen. Learn. Then Read: Erik Ehn
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Sure, Your Audience is Bigger, But Look Out: So are the pressures
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Artists On the Same Page
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Breaking Down 'Fences'
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • The Dark Forest Comes Alive: Douglas Fitch
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Another Fine Mess We're In
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • 'New face of Theater'
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Out With a Bang
  • 2006
  • Los Angeles Times
  • The Power to Upset
  • 2005
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Andre Gregory's Still Hungry
  • 2005
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Watch. Think. Squirm.
  • 2005
  • Los Angeles Times
  • On a High Note: Renee Fleming
  • 2004
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Vlad to be of Service to Transylvania: Tom Hewitt
  • 2004
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Used to the Challenge
  • 2002
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Exposing an Opera's Emotional Core
  • 2002
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Mavericks Bow to Change
  • 2002
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Your World, His View: John Belluso
  • 2001
  • Los Angeles Times
  • New Work, New Home
  • 2001
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Writing from the L.A. School: Robert Glaudini
  • 2000
  • Los Angeles Times
  • She Won't Give You What You Expect: Julie Taymor
  • 2000
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Detour Through America
  • 2000
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Speaking Engagements

  • MPI Fellows Program
  • Entertainment Contract Negotiation
  • 2018
  • MPI Fellows Program
  • Writing Treatments for Film and Television
  • 2017
  • Graduate School of Theater
  • Entertainment Contracts and Negotiation
  • 2017
  • MPI Fellows Program
  • Protecting Intellectual Property
  • 2016
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Attorney endorsements

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Jeffrey Greenman
Entertainment Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jan is an attentive, personable and hard working attorney. She is highly regarded by all members in the legal community and by her clients. I would highly endorse her to handle any entertainment/business transaction matters."
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Neil Bhartia
Entertainment Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Jan for several years. She has taken on the toughest of cases you can imagine and prevailed. I don't think I've ever seen attorney with as much compassion and passion for seeking justice. Jan is the first person I would ever go to if I ever needed an attorney, even though I am attorney!"
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John Bishop
Entertainment Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jan helped me with a complicated business disagreement that I handled for one of my clients. The matter was outside my practice area, but Jan stepped in to counsel me through some of the litigation issues and the various aspects of the proposed settlement. She is an active member of her local bar community and increases the quality of legal service in LA/OC because of her generosity and intelligence. I recommend her highly."
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Nathan Camuti
Unknown Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jan is my go-to colleague when it comes to any entertainment issues and non-profit issues. As an IP attorney, I have clients that need assistance in these areas. I gladly refer them to Jan, and they always thank me for it! I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Jason Burris
Entertainment Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan has a lifelong passion for entertainment and the arts and this carries over into her care for her entertainment clients. If I had a movie or music deal in the works, I would want Jan on my side. Jan is also an equestrian and has a great niche in equine law. She also has expertise in advising entrepreneurs and philanthropists on forming and running non-profits. She really is a wonderful and caring advocate."
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Orange Entertainment Lawyer Jan D. Breslauer
Jan D. Breslauer
Entertainment Attorney
Orange, CA
Licensed for 9 years
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