Martin D. Singer

Martin D. Singer

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Singer Weinsten Wolf & Jonelis LLP

Entertainment and Media Litigation Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA310-556-3501
Entertainment and Media LitigationBusiness and Civil LitigationRight of Publicity LawLibel / Defamation / Privacy LawEmployment LitigationReal Estate Litigation

About Martin D. Singer

Martin D. Singer is a founding member of Singer Weinsten Wolf & Jonelis LLP, specializing in entertainment and business litigation. For over 40 years, Martin (“Marty”) Singer has represented high profile individuals and well-known entities in complex and sophisticated litigation matters. He has been involved in litigating all areas of intellectual property, privacy protection, defamation, accounting, business, and entertainment-related matters. Mr. Singer has represented some of the most respected and prominent actors, recording artists, writers, producers, directors, and athletes in high profile lawsuits. Additionally, he has handled litigation involving Fortune 500 companies and individuals included in the “Forbes 400," and a variety of individuals and businesses, having tried over 100 arbitrations and jury trials. For many years, Marty Singer has been selected as one of the Top 100 attorneys in California by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. He has consistently been named one of the Top 100 Power Lawyers by The Hollywood Reporter (THR), culminating in being named a "Legal Legend" by THR, and now recognized as a Legal Troubleshooter (2025). He has repeatedly made the Variety 500 List of Influential Leaders in the Entertainment and Media Industry Worldwide (one of only two litigators) and was also named as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in the United States by Lawdragon Magazine. In addition, he has consistently been honored for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, ranked as #1, a “Star Individual” attorney (among the top three of all attorneys) for Media & Entertainment Litigation in California in the publication Chambers USA (the most prestigious legal directory of U.S. lawyers and law firms published by Chambers & Partners), and received the prestigious Beverly Hills “Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Award”. Marty Singer has lectured at Harvard, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.C. Law School, U.C.L.A. Law School, and other Continuing Education of the Bar courses. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Martin D. Singer included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ (highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards for the past 35+ years). Named "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" 2012 by the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA). Ranked in "Chambers USA" -- the leading individual ranking for "Media & Entertainment: Litigation" lawyers -- every year consecutively from 2023 back through 2008. Featured profile listing "Chambers USA 2011" as #1, a "Star Individual" attorney (among top three of all attorneys). Chambers USA: American's Leading Lawyers is the most prestigious legal directory of U.S. Lawyers and law firms. Featured profile listing "Chambers USA 2010" as #1, a "Star Individual" attorney (among top three of all attorneys). Featured profile listing "Chambers USA 2008" as #1, a "Star Individual" attorney (among top three of all attorneys). Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers" is the most prestigious legal directory of U.S. lawyers and law firms published by Chambers & Partners. Voted "one of The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in the practice area of Entertainment Law, and has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the exclusive selection for over two-decades. Named to Super Lawyers Magazine's lists of "Southern California Super Lawyers" from 2004 to 2024, including in 2018 receiving the honor of being designated "Top 100" attorneys in Southern California. Consistently named to the Daily Journal's lists of the "Top 100 Attorneys in California." Named to The Hollywood Reporter, Esq's list of "Top 100 Power Lawyers," consistently every year, including again in 2025. Named as a “Legal Troubleshooter” by The Hollywood Reporter (2025) (See THR’s 25 “Top Legal Troubleshooters” article featuring Marty Singer). Named as a "Legal Legend" by The Hollywood Reporter Honored with inclusion in the Variety500 list of influential leaders in the entertainment industry, from 2017 to 2023 (one of only two litigators in Variety's 2019 index honoring the 500 most powerful people working in entertainment and media worldwide). Named to the 2026 Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Other Sources of Feedback About Martin D. Singer Included on the 2024Southern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2006 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2005 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2004 Southern California Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa

Non Legal Education

  • City College of New York, New York, New York
  • B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Representative Cases

  • Grammer v. Artists Agency (9th Cir. 2002) 287 F.3d 886
  • Page v. Something Weird Video, 908 F. Supp. 714 (C.D. Cal. 1995)
  • Harris v. EMI Television Programs, 102 Cal.App.3d 214, 162 Cal.Rptr. 357 (1980)

Published Works

Articles

  • Author: “Regulation of Talent Agents,” 1983 Entertainment Publishing and the Arts Handbook

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Other Affiliations

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member)
  • Century City Bar Association (Member)
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
  • State Bar of California (Member)
  • California Labor Commissioner
  • International Reputation Protection ("IRP") Collaborative Community (Member)
  • Distinguished invited speaker and sole U.S. Attorney Representative at the 2010 IRP Symposium in Madrid

Attorney Details

Full NameMartin D. Singer
FirmSinger Weinsten Wolf & Jonelis LLP
AddressLos Angeles, CA, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA
Phone310-556-3501
Phone310-556-3615
Websitewww.singerlaw.com
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