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

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allie | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Outstanding Entertainment Lawyer

Outstanding attorney with an impeccable education from top universities.  David recently reviewed an entertainment contract and prepared a non disclosure agreement (N/D/A) for me.  Both services were done in a professional and thorough manner. He exceeded my expectations. David's response time is fas...t and he has a pleasing personality.  I live in Chicago, he didn't know me at all, and we conducted our business entirely through e-mail.  Yet, he treated me as if I were his most important client and cared for me as if we'd been friends for a long time. I selected him based on the reviews of his other  clients and I'm happy to add my name to the referral list." 

Posted by Stacey | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Excellent Entertainment Lawyer

I cannot say enough great things about David and his services! He has worked on several music contracts for me and has helped me learn and understand so much about my rights as a songwriter and recording artist, as well as a lot of the legal terminology and language that's often hard to understand in... contracts and agreements. I will definitely be recommending his professional services to any other artist that needs a solid entertainment lawyer!

Posted by Allison | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Fantastic!

David is fantastic! He was honest, patient and clear, explaining the details of our particular contracts. David's advice has also been invaluable in helping me and my partners navigate the ins and outs of the entertainment world.

Posted by George | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

God Sent!

I very frustrated with the whole recording business after spending over $35,000.00 on 13 songs. If that wasn’t bad enough I found out after finally receiving my hard drive back that the engineer sabotaged my Hard Drive but changing labeling and deleting tracks. After paying him in full as well as his... friends a singer and guitarist that he brought in all three held my music hostage for months trying to get me to sign a contract giving them rights to my music. They were all suppose to sign a work for hire agreement but strung me along to the ultimate evil plan. I didn’t know what to do after spending that kind of money and not having anything to show for it. I contacted David from The Hollywood Lawyer and after talking to so many lawyers he was the only one with class and character and a kind heart. Someone who actually cares about what I was going through above the making money. He eased my worried mind as I was also dealing with Lung Cancer issue as well. He took my case and got my music back to me. In this world we live in nowadays customer service in non-existent it’s nice to know there’s still good people in the world like this. I highly recommend The Hollywood Lawyer they took care of business quickly and eased my mind by making sure justice was served.

Posted by Benny | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Great Entertainment Lawyer

David is very trusted Entertainment Lawyer. He have help me with copy right problem that I have with my movie. He also help with me all the contract matter for my movie production.

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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

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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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