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Stephen Michael Kernan, Principal Attorney
Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Infringement, Internet Law
Phone:310-574-2728
Address: 9663 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 450, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Law Firm:The Kernan Law Firm, APC
Lawyer:Stephen Michael Kernan
Phone:310-574-2728
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Lawyer Title:Principal
Practice Areas:Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Infringement, Internet Law
Bio: Michael Kernan focuses his practice on entertainment and intellectual property litigation and transactions. Having a rare breadth of experience for an entertainment lawyer, Michael has worked for more than 15 years in entertainment transactional law and has been one of the leading authorities in entertainment litigation for the past 20 years. This combination is unique, and Michael's expertise was obtained with the top firms and companies in the entertainment business.Having first gained notoriety in the entertainment law field as a litigator at Lavely & Singer in Los Angeles (one of the most well-known entertainment firms in the country), Michael and his mentor Marty Singer successfully represented actor Jean Claude Van Damme in a jury trial televised on Court TV. The jury returned a unanimous verdict for Van Damme. Michael and Mr. Singer then successfully represented Arnold Schwarzenegger in a lawsuit against The Globe tabloid. Michael concluded his practice at Lavely & Singer after winning a large arbitration award on behalf of actor Dana Carvey. Michael has tried scores of cases, which is rare for entertainment litigators.Michael then moved into the practice of entertainment and digital media transactional law. In 2000, he became Vice-President, Business Affairs at the international talent agency International Creative Management (ICM). As Co-Head of the ICM Digital Media Department, his duties included licensing and deal-making in technology, Internet, and mob
Admitted:1996, California; 1998, U.S, District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California; 1998, Illinois;
College:University of Illinois, B.A.
Law School:University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Class of 1995, J.D.
Membership:Associations & Memberships: Beverly Hills (Member, Entertainment Division) and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California California Lawyers for the Arts (Member, Entertainment Division).
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Languages:English

Lawyer Stephen Michael Kernan, graduated from University of Illinois, B.A. University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Class of 1995, J.D., is now employed by The Kernan Law Firm, APC at 9663 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

While being a member of Associations & Memberships: Beverly Hills (Member, Entertainment Division) and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California California Lawyers for the Arts (Member, Entertainment Division)., Stephen Michael Kernan is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Stephen Michael Kernan as your lawyer, you should consider whether Stephen Michael Kernan offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Stephen Michael Kernan has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Stephen Michael Kernan's office is located at Beverly Hills, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Stephen Michael Kernan has been admitted in 1996, California; 1998, U.S, District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California; 1998, Illinois;. His or her practice areas include Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Infringement, Internet Law.

Stephen Michael Kernan's college and law school education includes University of Illinois, B.A., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Class of 1995, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Michael Kernan focuses his practice on entertainment and intellectual property litigation and transactions. Having a rare breadth of experience for an entertainment lawyer, Michael has worked for more than 15 years in entertainment transactional law and has been one of the leading authorities in entertainment litigation for the past 20 years. This combination is unique, and Michael's expertise was obtained with the top firms and companies in the entertainment business.Having first gained notoriety in the entertainment law field as a litigator at Lavely & Singer in Los Angeles (one of the most well-known entertainment firms in the country), Michael and his mentor Marty Singer successfully represented actor Jean Claude Van Damme in a jury trial televised on Court TV. The jury returned a unanimous verdict for Van Damme. Michael and Mr. Singer then successfully represented Arnold Schwarzenegger in a lawsuit against The Globe tabloid. Michael concluded his practice at Lavely & Singer after winning a large arbitration award on behalf of actor Dana Carvey. Michael has tried scores of cases, which is rare for entertainment litigators.Michael then moved into the practice of entertainment and digital media transactional law. In 2000, he became Vice-President, Business Affairs at the international talent agency International Creative Management (ICM). As Co-Head of the ICM Digital Media Department, his duties included licensing and deal-making in technology, Internet, and mob. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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