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Eleven Early Sullivan Attorneys Named to “Best Lawyers in America”; Five Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”
Category: Awards | Thursday, August 15th, 2024 | Comments Off on Eleven Early Sullivan Attorneys Named to “Best Lawyers in America”; Five Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”
Early Sullivan attorneys Eric Early, Bryan Sullivan, Devin McRae, Eric Altoon, David Giannotti, Jeremy Gray, Sophia Lau, Diane Myint Luczon, Christopher Ritter, Peter Scott, and Lisa Zepeda have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most distinguished guides to the legal profession.
The following attorneys earned a coveted spot in the 2025 edition for their work in the following practice areas:
Eric Early: Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Entertainment Law – Music; Litigation – Real Estate
Bryan Sullivan: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Entertainment Law – Music
Devin McRae: Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television
Eric Altoon: Real Estate Law
David A. Giannotti: Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental
Jeremy Gray: Commercial Litigation
Sophia Lau: Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Music
Diane Myint Luczon: Commercial Litigation
Christopher Ritter: Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television
Peter Scott: Commercial Litigation
Lisa Zepeda: Commercial Litigation
Additionally, seven Early Sullivan attorneys were named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” This list recognizes younger attorneys who have achieved outstanding professional excellence. The following attorneys earned a spot in the 2025 edition.
Cameron Aronson
Rebecca Claudat
Grace Lau
Brett Moore
Padideh Zargari
“Best Lawyers” is one of the oldest and most respected guides to the legal industry. The selection process is based on a comprehensive peer-review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within common legal practices and geographical areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called “The Best Lawyers in America” “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae Named to L.A. Times’ B2B Publishing’s 2024 Entertainment Business Visionaries List
Category: Awards, News | Friday, June 21st, 2024 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae Named to L.A. Times’ B2B Publishing’s 2024 Entertainment Business Visionaries List
Early Sullivan partners Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae were recently honored by L.A. Times B2B Publishing in its “Entertainment Business Visionaries” list for 2024. The inaugural list highlights some of the most influential lawyers, accountants, lenders, business managers, wealth managers who facilitate essential services to those in the entertainment industry.
In his profile, L.A. Times B2B Publishing noted that Bryan has a “distinguished reputation among celebrities” and “has been instrumental in representing prominent figures like entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris and Hunter Biden in complex legal matters.” They went on to highlight Bryan’s achievements in other areas, writing that, “Sullivan’s dedication extends beyond the legal realm, as evidenced by his active involvement in nonprofit activism and political campaigns.”
L.A. Times B2B Publishing also showcased Devin’s reputation for “securing significant verdicts,
including in his recent cases “representing authors, actors and industry professionals in high-profile conflicts, such as the lawsuit against Verve executives and disputes over film rights and copyright.”
Brett Moore and Padideh Zargari Named 2024 Southern California “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers
Category: Awards, News | Friday, June 14th, 2024 | Comments Off on Brett Moore and Padideh Zargari Named 2024 Southern California “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers
Devin McRae Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Prestigious 2024 “Power Lawyers” Issue
Category: Awards, News | Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Prestigious 2024 “Power Lawyers” Issue
The firm is pleased to share that Devin McRae has secured a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s 18th annual Top 100 “Power Lawyers” list. In this year’s list – described by THR as consisting of A-list attorneys who are “almost as famous (or infamous) as the stars they represent” – THR profiles Hollywood’s top 100 entertainment dealmakers and litigators who have spearheaded some of the industry’s most remarkable and influential cases.
To view the full list with Devin’s profile, click below.
Power Lawyers 2024: Meet Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys – The Hollywood Reporter
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Bryan Sullivan Among its 2024 “Top 100 Lawyers”
Category: Awards, News | Monday, April 22nd, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Angeles Business Journal Names Bryan Sullivan Among its 2024 “Top 100 Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to announce that Bryan Sullivan has been selected to this year’s coveted “Top 100 Lawyers” list by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Each year, the list shines a spotlight on the region’s outstanding legal community by recognizing leading attorneys for their legal achievements, community involvement, and impacts on the profession. The special issue notes that because “the Los Angeles region has long been known for its status as a hub for legal thought leaders and record-setting attorneys, being a standout in this field is particularly impressive.” In its profile of Bryan, the issue highlights his representation of entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris and Hunter Biden, as well as Olivia Munn in an action to take down deepfake AI generated nude images.
To view the full list, click below.
2024 Top 100 Lawyers – Los Angeles Business Journal
Devin McRae and Bryan Sullivan Named to Variety’s 2024 “Legal Impact Report”
Category: Awards, News | Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 | Comments Off on Devin McRae and Bryan Sullivan Named to Variety’s 2024 “Legal Impact Report”
Firm partners Devin McRae and Bryan Sullivan were recently included in Variety‘s 2024 “Legal Impact Report,” honored as some of Hollywood’s top litigators and dealmakers. The coveted annual list highlights the entertainment industry’s attorneys at the forefront of major deals this past year.
Devin was honored for his work representing Kurt McLeod, author of the script for the Gerard Butler vehicle “Copshop” in a clash over conflicts of interest and alleged deceit concerning the film. Bryan was honored for his work representing both entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris and Hunter Biden in various facets of an extremely high-profile case, as well as actress Olivia Munn in an action to take down deepfake AI-generated nude images online.
To read the full profile, click below.
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2024: Meet Hollywood’s Top Entertainment Attorneys
Eight Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
Category: Awards, News | Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 | Comments Off on Eight Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. The annual “Super Lawyers” distinction is granted to the nation’s most outstanding attorneys, based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and independent research. Only the top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected to receive this honor.
The following attorneys have been recognized as “Super Lawyers” for their expertise in these practice areas:
- Eric Early – Business Litigation
- Bryan Sullivan – Entertainment & Sports, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate
- Scott Gizer – Business Litigation, Real Estate, Employment Litigation
- Devin McRae – Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation
- Sophia Lau – Business Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
- Diane Myint Luczon – Business Litigation
- Stephen Ma – Business Litigation, Entertainment & Sports, Real Estate
- Christopher Ritter – Business Litigation
Eric Early Named Among the “Top 100: 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers”
Category: Awards, News | Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 | Comments Off on Eric Early Named Among the “Top 100: 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to share that Eric Early has been named to Super Lawyers’ annual “Top 100” list for Southern California. Each year Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in the region through a patented selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. Those who receive the highest total point scores are additionally recognized in Southern California “Super Lawyers” Top Lists.
To view the full list, click below.
Top 100: 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers® Ranks Early Sullivan as a 2024 “Best Law Firm”
Category: Awards | Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 | Comments Off on Best Lawyers® Ranks Early Sullivan as a 2024 “Best Law Firm”
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae has been ranked once again as a “Best Law Firm” in the 2024 edition by Best Lawyers®. The firm received rankings on the national and Los Angeles lists in the practice areas of:
– Entertainment Law – Music
– Litigation – Intellectual Property
– Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures & Television
– Litigation – Real Estate
– Commercial Litigation
– Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
– Real Estate Law
– Environmental Law
– Litigation – Environmental
The annual “Best Law Firms” rankings are prestigious and highly regarded in the legal profession, due to the rigorous evaluation process of client and peer reviews of the law firms and their practicing attorneys.
Early Sullivan Recognized as a Top Litigation Firm in 2024 Edition of Benchmark Litigation California
Category: Awards, News | Thursday, October 5th, 2023 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Recognized as a Top Litigation Firm in 2024 Edition of Benchmark Litigation California
Early Sullivan has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation as a leading Entertainment firm in California. The prestigious annual guide recognizes the state’s leading trial firms and attorneys, ranked by their peers and clients.