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Jan D. Breslauer
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Biography
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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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
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Dowdall Law Offices APC
284 N Glassell St, Orange, CA, 92866-1409
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Posted by Sean | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment
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, ...
Posted by Patty | February 08, 2018 | Entertainment
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 recom...
Jan D. Breslauer's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Dowdall Law Offices APC
1999 - 2009
Advisor, Garry Marshall/Henderson Production C.
1989 - 2009
Arts/Entertainment Journalist, Los Angeles Times
Associations
2017 - Present
Arts for LABoard Member
Education
2012
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Yale University
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
1983
Univ of California San Diego
MA - Masters
1982
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2018
MPI Fellows Program
Entertainment Contract Negotiation
2017
MPI Fellows Program
Writing Treatments for Film and Television
2017
Graduate School of Theater
Entertainment Contracts and Negotiation
2016
MPI Fellows Program
Protecting Intellectual Property
Publications
2009
Los Angeles Times
Should white directors be given black plays?
2009
Los Angeles Times
In Reality, Octavio Solis Mines a Brand New Vein
2008
Los Angeles Times
Just Add Water and Chlorine: Long Beach Opera
2008
Los Angeles Times
'Vanities,' Thy New Name is Musical
2007
Los Angeles Times
Opening Their Doors to New Ideas: Opera
2007
Los Angeles Times
Maybe It'll Stay a Spell: Wicked
2007
Los Angeles Times
The Rising Sensibility: Latino
2006
Los Angeles Times
Sure, Your Audience is Bigger, But Look Out: So are the pressures
2006
Los Angeles Times
Out With a Bang
2006
Los Angeles Times
'New face of Theater'
2006
Los Angeles Times
Another Fine Mess We're In
2006
Los Angeles Times
The Dark Forest Comes Alive: Douglas Fitch
2006
Los Angeles Times
Breaking Down 'Fences'
2006
Los Angeles Times
Artists On the Same Page
2006
Los Angeles Times
Listen. Learn. Then Read: Erik Ehn
2005
Los Angeles Times
Watch. Think. Squirm.
2005
Los Angeles Times
Andre Gregory's Still Hungry
2005
Los Angeles Times
The Power to Upset
2004
Los Angeles Times
Vlad to be of Service to Transylvania: Tom Hewitt
2004
Los Angeles Times
On a High Note: Renee Fleming
2002
Los Angeles Times
Mavericks Bow to Change
2002
Los Angeles Times
Exposing an Opera's Emotional Core
2002
Los Angeles Times
Used to the Challenge
2001
Los Angeles Times
New Work, New Home
2001
Los Angeles Times
Your World, His View: John Belluso
2000
Los Angeles Times
Writing from the L.A. School: Robert Glaudini
2000
Los Angeles Times
Detour Through America
2000
Los Angeles Times
She Won't Give You What You Expect: Julie Taymor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I produced a new media film and my dp/editor lost footage, it was a verbal agreement, can I sue for my money back?
08 Feb 2018
Q&A
Can you video people’s reaction in public legally?
02 Feb 2018