Michael E. Weinsten is a nationally known trial attorney who handles complex litigation and arbitration at the state, federal and international level. He has handled hundreds of disputes on behalf of individuals and businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to some of the leading Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of industries including: sports and entertainment, fashion, high tech, aerospace and defense, banking and finance, insurance and energy. Mr. Weinsten was most recently honored by the Hollywood Reporter on its annual list of Hollywood "Power Lawyers," and by inclusion in Daily Variety's annual "Legal Impact Report," a list of leading attorneys in the entertainment industry.
Mr. Weinsten's litigation practice covers a wide range of disputes including contract disputes, copyright and trademark, licensing and royalty disputes, profit participation, artist/management disputes, defamation, first amendment, right of privacy/publicity, media issues, stalking and harassment, film finance, unfair competition, art theft, fraud, securities, general corporate matters, insurance, employment and sexual assault cases.