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Devin McRae Inducted into Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Category: Awards, News | Thursday, June 16th, 2022 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Inducted into Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
The firm is pleased to announce that Devin McRae has received the honor of being inducted into Marquis Who’s Who, which has published directories of the top professionals in the world since 1899. Profiled individuals are selected for inclusion based on factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field.
Devin, who was recently named to Variety’s 2022 “Legal Impact Report,” was recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his reputation as a respected and sought-after trial lawyer known for his representation of prominent artists, actors, writers and producers; production companies; law firms; talent agents and agencies; talent managers and management firms; television networks; accounting firms; and insurance companies.
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Devin A. McRae has been inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Eric Early Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers” List
Category: Awards, News | Monday, May 16th, 2022 | Comments Off on Eric Early Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers” List
The firm is pleased to announce that Eric Early was recently selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s inaugural “Top 100 Lawyers” list. The coveted list recognizes the region’s outstanding legal community by profiling Los Angeles’ top 100 lawyers for their legal achievements, community involvement, and impacts on the profession. Eric’s profile in the special issue discussed his status as one of the go-to attorneys for all of the major national title insurance companies including Fidelity National Financial, First American Title Insurance Company, and Stewart Title.
To view the full Los Angeles Business Journal “Top 100 Lawyers” issue, click here.
Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae Recognized in Variety’s 2022 “Legal Impact Report”
Category: Awards, News | Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae Recognized in Variety’s 2022 “Legal Impact Report”
The firm is pleased to announce that Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae were recently selected to Variety‘s annual “Legal Impact Report,” which honors the top in-house attorneys, litigators, and transactional lawyers in Hollywood. In this year’s exclusive list, Variety spotlights Bryan’s representation of Enderby Entertainment, Miley Cyrus, celebrity hairstylist/entrepreneur Chaz Dean, Roadside Attractions, and producer Haroon Saleem. Devin was recognized for his representation of Shannen Doherty in a lawsuit against State Farm, which refused to pay for repairs under an insurance policy on her Malibu home following the 2018 Woolsey fire, as well as screenwriter Nick May in a lawsuit over writing credits on his film “Blacklight.”
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Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2022: Top Attorneys Winning Cases and Making Deals in Hollywood
Seven Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
Category: Awards, News | Thursday, January 20th, 2022 | Comments Off on Seven Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. The “Super Lawyers” distinction is given annually 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 (2005-2022)
Scott Gizer – Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Employment Litigation: Defense (2005-2008, 2010-2016, 2020-2022)
Sophia Lau – Business Litigation, Entertainment & Sports (2022)
Diane Myint Luczon – Business Litigation (2020-2022)
Stephen Ma – Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Entertainment & Sports (2014-2022)
Devin McRae – Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation (2016-2022)
Bryan Sullivan – Entertainment & Sports, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate (2015-2022)
Bryan Sullivan and Scott Gizer Recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s”
Category: Awards, News | Monday, December 20th, 2021 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan and Scott Gizer Recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s”
The firm is pleased to announce that Bryan Sullivan and Scott Gizer were selected to appear in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40’s” list for 2021. This honor annually recognizes leading professionals in their 40s who have demonstrated significant accomplishments in their respective fields.
The issue specifically provides insight into Bryan and Scott’s careers, attributes, and accomplishments. In his profile, Bryan was recognized for his experience in transactions and entertainment law, where he is involved in cutting-edge deals reshaping the entertainment industry for A-list clients in Hollywood, such as Miley Cyrus and Olivia Munn.
In its profile of Scott, the Business Journal highlights Scott’s success as a national trial and appellate lawyer who has, “retained a wide range of clients that range from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses and business persons.” The publication recognized Scott for having tried over 15 cases as counsel lead before juries, judges, and arbiters and specifically a multimillion-dollar property dispute in Santa Barbara.
To view the full “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s” list for 2021, click here.
Early Sullivan Named a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report
Category: Awards, News | Thursday, November 4th, 2021 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Named a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae has been named a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by the prestigious ranking guide U.S. News & World Report. The firm received national and metropolitan rankings 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, Environmental Law, and Litigation – Environmental.”
The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae Named in Benchmark Litigation’s 2022 Guide
Category: Awards, News | Thursday, September 30th, 2021 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae Named in Benchmark Litigation’s 2022 Guide
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae has been named a top entertainment law firm for 2022 by prestigious ranking guide Benchmark Litigation. Each year, Benchmark Litigation selectively honors top law firms in California doing cutting-edge work in their fields and making an impact on the legal profession. Extensive editorial research is administered through interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients to identify the very best litigators and firms.
Click to view the full rankings on the Benchmark Litigation website.
Devin McRae Recognized as 2021 “Visionary” by L.A. Times B2B Publishing Business of Law Magazine
Category: Awards | Monday, August 30th, 2021 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Recognized as 2021 “Visionary” by L.A. Times B2B Publishing Business of Law Magazine
The firm is pleased to note that Devin McRae was selected to appear in the L.A. Times B2B Publishing Business of Law Magazine as a 2021 “Visionary.” This designation is reserved for extraordinary attorneys who are demonstrating leadership within their firms, the legal field, and the community at large. In the publication, Devin’s profile featured his roles in several high-profile litigation matters, including a widely-publicized insurance coverage bad faith action against an insurance company that failed its insureds after the Woolsey Fire.
To read the full issue of Business of Law, click here.
To read Devin’s profile, click here.
Nine Early Sullivan Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America;” One Named to “Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch”
Category: Awards | Thursday, August 19th, 2021 | Comments Off on Nine Early Sullivan Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America;” One Named to “Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch”
Early Sullivan attorneys Eric Altoon, Eric Early, David A. Giannotti, Scott E. Gizer, Sophia S. Lau, Stephen Y. Ma, Devin A. McRae, Christopher I. Ritter, and Bryan M. Sullivan have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2022 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America,” one of the oldest and most distinguished guides to the legal profession.
The following attorneys earned a spot in the 2022 edition for their work in the following practice areas:
Eric Altoon– Real Estate Law
Eric Early – Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Entertainment Law – Music; Litigation – Real Estate
David A. Giannotti– Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental
Scott E. Gizer– Commercial Litigation
Sophia S. Lau – Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Music; Litigation – Intellectual Property
Stephen Y. Ma– Entertainment Law – Music
Devin A. McRae– Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Litigation – Intellectual Property
Christopher I. Ritter – Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Litigation – Intellectual Property
Bryan M. Sullivan- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Entertainment Law – Music
Additionally, Garrick Vanderfin was named to“Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” in the practice area of Real Estate Law. This award recognizes younger attorneys who have achieved outstanding professional excellence.
“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.”
Devin McRae Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys” List
Category: Awards | Monday, July 12th, 2021 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys” List
Name partner Devin McRae has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers” for 2021. Devin was recognized for his recent successful matters, including the representation of Shannen Doherty in her bad faith action against State Farm, set for trial in July 2021. Additionally, the LABJ highlighted Devin’s representation of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney and screenwriter Nick May in his lawsuit alleging that “Ozark” co-creator Mark Williams wrongfully claimed a writing credit on the upcoming film “Blacklight.”