Biography
Howard Weitzman is recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in the nation. His practice includes litigation in civil, criminal, antitrust and regulatory forums. Mr. Weitzman has been lead trial attorney in over 200 civil and criminal jury trials, and has represented over 1000 individuals and companies on matters ranging from intellectual property and entertainment issues to family law and estate issues. He has twice received the Jerry Geisler Memorial Award as the outstanding trial lawyer in Los Angeles County. He has been profiled in a number of publications and was named one of the top fifteen lawyers in the country by The National Law Journal.
Mr. Weitzman’s clients have included every major motion picture studio, shopping center developer Westfield Development Co., talent agency ICM, and celebrities including John DeLorean, Marlon Brando, Magic Johnson, O.J.Simpson, Courtney Love, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Axl Rose and Morrissey.
From 1995-1998, Mr. Weitzman served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations for MCA (Universal Studios), where he was responsible for restructuring the corporate part of the business. Mr. Weitzman regularly counsels major corporations on contract and business strategies.
Mr. Weitzman taught Trial Advocacy at the University of Southern California Law School for 12 years. He has lectured at Harvard, Georgetown Law Center, UCLA and numerous other law schools across the nation, and has been a speaker at countless seminars and symposiums for Bar Associations and conferences. Mr. Weitzman has been a guest on many national television shows, including “Larry King Live,” “Dateline,” and “Good Morning America.” He was recently a commentator for E! Entertainment Television’s coverage of the Michael Jackson trial.
Mr. Weitzman is a graduate of the University of Southern California (B.A. 1962) and the University of Southern California Law Center (J.D. 1965).
Press, Awards & Publications
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser were honored in the 2009 edition of "Southern California's Best Lawyers."
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2009.
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2008.
- Dale Kinsella and Howard Weitzman named "Power Lawyers" by the Hollywood Reporter.
- Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, Howard Weitzman and Michael Kump were named "Super Lawyers" by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, a supplement of Los Angeles Magazine.
- Dale Kinsella and Howard Weitzman named "Top 100 Outside Counsel" by the Hollywood Reporter.
- Hilton Files Suit, Seeks TRO Against Web Site
- Eight KWIKA lawyers named "Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars" by Los Angeles Magazine in the February 2007 issue.
Howard Weitzman is recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in the nation. His practice includes litigation in civil, criminal, antitrust and regulatory forums. Mr. Weitzman has been lead trial attorney in over 200 civil and criminal jury trials, and has represented over 1000 individuals and companies on matters ranging from intellectual property and entertainment issues to family law and estate issues. He has twice received the Jerry Geisler Memorial Award as the outstanding trial lawyer in Los Angeles County. He has been profiled in a number of publications and was named one of the top fifteen lawyers in the country by The National Law Journal.
Mr. Weitzman’s clients have included every major motion picture studio, shopping center developer Westfield Development Co., talent agency ICM, and celebrities including John DeLorean, Marlon Brando, Magic Johnson, O.J.Simpson, Courtney Love, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Axl Rose and Morrissey.
From 1995-1998, Mr. Weitzman served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations for MCA (Universal Studios), where he was responsible for restructuring the corporate part of the business. Mr. Weitzman regularly counsels major corporations on contract and business strategies.
Mr. Weitzman taught Trial Advocacy at the University of Southern California Law School for 12 years. He has lectured at Harvard, Georgetown Law Center, UCLA and numerous other law schools across the nation, and has been a speaker at countless seminars and symposiums for Bar Associations and conferences. Mr. Weitzman has been a guest on many national television shows, including “Larry King Live,” “Dateline,” and “Good Morning America.” He was recently a commentator for E! Entertainment Television’s coverage of the Michael Jackson trial.
Mr. Weitzman is a graduate of the University of Southern California (B.A. 1962) and the University of Southern California Law Center (J.D. 1965).
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser were honored in the 2009 edition of "Southern California's Best Lawyers."
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2009.
- Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser named "Best Lawyers in America" for 2008.
- Dale Kinsella and Howard Weitzman named "Power Lawyers" by the Hollywood Reporter.
- Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, Howard Weitzman and Michael Kump were named "Super Lawyers" by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, a supplement of Los Angeles Magazine.
- Dale Kinsella and Howard Weitzman named "Top 100 Outside Counsel" by the Hollywood Reporter.
- Hilton Files Suit, Seeks TRO Against Web Site
- Eight KWIKA lawyers named "Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars" by Los Angeles Magazine in the February 2007 issue.