David Yung Ho Kim

David Yung Ho Kim

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 15 years

Entertainment Lawyer Practice Areas: Entertainment, Family

About David

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Entertainment 50%

13 years

50%
Family 50%

4 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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David Yung Ho Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
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Posted by Juweon | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Experience

David was amazing, despite the distance, Seoul to LA - he was prompt and on time with every draft and there wasn't a single communication issue. He understood my company's needs and delivered an A++++ job. Highly recommend.

Posted by Neora | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and friendly!

David dispelled a lot of fears I had about meeting an attorney(I never hired one before). I worked with him for both a contract review, drafting an NDA, as well as getting general advice for being a new screenwriter. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. He's EXTREMELY fair when is comes to pric...ing and makes an effort of goodwill to show that. Since he focuses on entertainment, his answers and advice were very detailed and always very helpful. Thank you, David!

Posted by grace | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

David accepted my case on a very short notice, which was greatly appreciated. He reviewed my dispute thoroughly in a very timely manner. His legal advice was invaluable. He is clearly an expert in his field and well spoken. He is very personable, kind and patient. I will have a long relationship ...with him as my firewall, and can recommend him to anyone!!

Posted by Steve Prevesk | August 18, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

David Kim

I was looking forward to David's help as he is one of the few attorney's who I know could help negotiate a Korean music deal for me but he graciously had to decline because of a conflict of interest with the company. He might currently be in a legal dispute on behalf of another client. He got back ...to me right away and was very apologetic. I really needed him but I understand.

Posted by Julia | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb Entertainment Lawyer David Yung Ho Kim

David is a superb entertainment lawyer. He is honest, knowledgeable, fast response with high sense of responsibility. We got the fortune to work with him on our movie investments. He not only shows the expertise in entertainment legal area, we were amazed at his visions and perspectives on art/mo...vie appreciation as well. He gave very valuable opinions in both, we will definitely work with him again for our future projects. Five stars and highly recommend!

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David Yung Ho Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edmund Yan

Entertainment lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse David. Zealous, fair and not overreaching. David is an exceptional attorney and a pleasure to work with."

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Pinni Bohm

Entertainment lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Kim for his well-thought out, accurate, and high-caliber responses to various legal issues. Mr. Kim is an intelligent, patient, and kind attorney, whom we all should respect. I admire him, and I can, therefore, easily recommend him to be your next attorney. Please feel free to call my office should you require any further information. -Pinni Bohm"

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Chi Kim

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Although we were involved in a highly adversarial and contentious matter, David was extremely professional and diligently advocated on behalf of his client. Even as opposing counsel, it was a pleasure to work with such a professional and he defines the definition of a great attorney."

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Tzvi Ausubel

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is attentive to client needs and dedicated to find the best solutions to his clients issues."

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Suzy Yoon

Entertainment lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He was very knowledgeable about everything related to entertainment law, film and music and so I actually learned a lot from him as well"

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Glenn Park

Entertainment lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasant opportunity of working with Mr. Kim on several matters in the areas of Business, Entertainment, and Incorporation. I continue to be impressed by his integrity, breadth of knowledge, and legal acumen. I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Lo

Entertainment lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Oliner

Business lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - 2019

Principal Attorney, The Hollywood Lawyer

2013 - 2013

Business & Legal Affairs, Attorney, CJ Entertainment

2013 - 2014

General Counsel, East West Artists

2012 - 2013

Principal Attorney, d.y.k. law, PC

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng

2010 - 2010

Post-bar Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Korean American Bar Association of Southern California

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California, Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2015

KOTRA Soft IP Guidebook The Background, Legal Form and Variations of a U.S. Publishing Agreement for a Singer/Songwriter

2015

The Hollywood Lawyer Blog Entertainment Law Articles

Languages

English

Korean

Activity

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