Attorney At Law

Adam J Schwartz, Esq.

General counsel services for small creative businesses
Litigation services for individuals and businesses of all sizes
More than 17 years of litigation and counseling experience
Former “big law” associate-turned-solo practitioner

⚖ Contact Adam Today for Help with Any of These Legal Needs ⚖

· General Counsel Legal Services

Intellectual Property

IP management and strategic planning
Trademark, trade secrets, and copyright advising
Trademark filing and responses to USPTO Office Actions
Dispute resolution
Infringement actions
Lanham Act litigation

Employment

Compliance counseling: independent contractors / exempt v. nonexempt
Employee handbooks
On-call advising regarding discipline, termination, etc.
Employer-side litigation defense

Creative Dealmaking

Negotiations
Drafting
Dispute resolution
IP Licensing
Master services agreements

Production legal services
Film, TV, streaming, etc. distribution deals
Music production agreements
Litigation to enforce agreements

On-demand litigation & General Counsel for Creative Businesses and Independent Films

· On-Demand Litigation

Legal Assistance When You Need It

Full service litigation from pre-litigation through jury trial
Brief drafting (anti-SLAPP motions, motions for summary judgment, demurrers, motions to dismiss motions to compel evidentiary issues, pre/post trial briefs)
eDiscovery counseling and document review management
Depositions and witness interiews
Available for freelance projects and longer engagements

About Me

Hi 👋 I am Adam J Schwartz

I am a Los Angeles-based, experienced litigator and legal advisor with a background in and passion for music, motion pictures, and television.

I specialize in providing strategic legal counsel and advocacy, ensuring that clients navigate the complexities of the entertainment industry with confidence. I believe that effective legal representation starts with common values, open communication, and respect for the law.

Selected Representations

Litigation

Successfully defended two individuals wrongfully accused of violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by the nonprofit organization they formerly founded
Successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of federal trademark litigation on motion to dismiss claims related to an ownership claim of the mark of a historic lodging house
Successfully defeated via anti-SLAPP motion groundless defamation lawsuit against a three-decade global music superstar
Successfully defended a publishing imprint against false allegations of defamation by author, resulting in plaintiff dismissing case with prejudice on eve of client’s anti-SLAPP filing
Defended an employer against false allegations of racial and sexual harassment by former employee, resulting in total victory on summary judgment
Successfully navigated mediation on behalf of an engineer on copyright dispute brought by an architectural firm, resulting in a favorable settlement for client
Defending an author accused of copyright infringement
Successfully settled defamation dispute between a musician and a television producer with a resolution acceptable to all parties
Interviewed witnesses and drafted investigation reports for a Bay Area workplace investigator, including serving for a time as Of Counsel to the firm

General Counseling

11+ year general counsel relationship with healthcare comic book company focused on producing educational comics and interactive videos for hospitals and research institutions
Legal counsel to independent production company providing advice and counsel across a wide range of issues including contracts, copyright, employment, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements
Legal counsel to small business that provides immigration-related services to diverse ethnic communities
Legal counsel to community music academy in greater Los Angeles
Legal counsel to a successful writer and self-publisher

Production Legal Counsel

Production legal counsel to independent films shooting nationwide, including New York, Florida, and California
Successfully secured distribution deals for independent film production company
Legal counsel to an independent video producer specializing in for-hire production across a wide range of matters

Study & Practice

Education

The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs, M.A. in Security Policy Studies
Northwestern University School of Speech, B.S. in Speech, Radio/TV/Film

Admissions

The State Bar of California
The District of Columbia Bar
The United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Let's get in Touch

Legal Assistance When You Need It

Contact us today to discover how our expert legal services can protect your rights and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

We’re here to answer your questions!

Let’s protect your rights and build a strong legal case together in today’s complex world.

Phone

(323) 455-4016

adam@ajschwartzlaw.com

Address

8383 Wilshire Blvd. | Suite 800 | Beverly Hills, CA | 90211