Practice Areas

  • The appeals process can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with the process. Our experienced appellate attorneys are here to help. Our firm boasts an impressive track record of handling appeals in both federal and state courts, all the way up to the California Supreme Court. Whether you need to fortify a just decision against an adversary who refuses to accept defeat, or strive to rectify a legal mistake made by a lower court, our attorneys are here to assess the situation and help implement the most effective course of action.

  • When we stand together, justice can progress more efficiently. There is strength in numbers, and that is where class actions come in. Our class action attorneys are committed to supporting individuals and their peers who have been similarly harmed by employers, corporations, or others in authority. Our firm has successfully litigated class actions in the following areas:

    -Artist Class Actions

    -Consumer Class Actions

    -Employment Class Actions

    -Privacy Class Actions

  • While we hope that all business negotiations go smoothly, they can often be stressful and fraught with individuals who are not playing by the rules. Our team of attorneys are here to help whether you need assistance navigating a challenging business dispute, have been accused of breaching a contract, or have been a victim of false advertising. We regularly handle commercial matters in the following areas:

    -Breach of Contract

    -Fraud and Unfair Business Practices

    -Interference with Contractual or Economic Relations

    -Business Disputes

  • Employees deserve to be treated fairly by their employers. If you have been a victim of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or violations of the Labor Code, our attorneys are here to help you seek justice and compensation. Our attorneys routinely assist clients in the following areas:

    -Discrimination and Harassment

    -Wage and Hour Claims

    -Whistleblower Claims and Retaliation

    -Wrongful Termination

  • Our team of intellectual property and entertainment attorneys are here to ensure that your creative works are protected. Whether you are an author looking to register your work with the US Copyright Office, a musician accused of copying another artist’s work, or a business looking to protect their brand, we can help you navigate the complex area of intellectual property law. Here are some of the areas in which our attorneys can help:

    -Copyright

    -Trademark

    -Right of Publicity

    -Intellectual Property Consulting and Transactions

  • The world of personal injury law can be complex and overwhelming for someone already going through the hardship of healing. Let our experienced team of personal injury attorneys guide you through this process while you focus on taking the time to heal. We have successfully helped clients in all of the following areas secure the compensation they deserve:

    -Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    -Venue/Premises Liability

    -Sexual Harassment/Assault

    -Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist

    -Wrongful Death

    -Medical Malpractice

    -Product Liability

    -Insurance Bad Faith

  • As the sports industry continues to grow by tens of billions of dollars from a combination of ticket sales, sponsorship deals, media rights, and merchandise, there is no shortage of legal issues that may arise. Whether it’s a contract dispute, personal injury claim, protection of intellectual property, or ensuring compliance with governing rules, sports law has emerged as a distinct field in the legal world with no shortage of potential matters that may require the assistance of a lawyer. It also comes into play at both professional and amateur level, with the lines between the two becoming more blurred due to new laws allowing amateurs to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness. At Phillips, Erlewine, Given, & Carlin LLP, we have you covered. Some of the areas we handle matters in are:

    -Contracts

    -Intellectual Property

    -Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)

    -Athletic Venue Injuries

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