Michael Mark Baranov

Michael Mark Baranov

Baranov & Wittenberg LLP β€’ Los Angeles, CA
EntertainmentEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 779-3781
Address
1901 Ave of the Stars Ste 1750, Los Angeles, CA, 90067, US

Professional

About

Michael M. Baranov has developed a complex litigation and transactional practice in the areas of business, employment, entertainment and intellectual property law. An experienced litigator, over the past 35 years, he has prosecuted and defended large scale commercial and intellectual property disputes, as well as labor and employment cases. He has represented numerous celebrity plaintiffs in defamation suits against various publications. He has represented businesses and individuals in unfair competition suits, and trademark, patent and copyright infringement matters. As a transactional attorney, he has guided the development and growth of diverse national and international companies, including well-known cosmetics and apparel brands and a rocket components manufacturer, as well as the careers of notable producers, writers, and directors. His clients include various corporations, such as Time Warner, Casio, Trimark, Hard Candy, Tokidoki, New Horizon Health, ITC and Spelling Entertainment. His individual clients ranged from the legendary actor/comedian Rodney Dangerfield to the Oscar-nominated writer/director Jason Reitman.

About Entertainment Law

Entertainment attorneys represent artists, producers, and companies in the entertainment industry. They handle contracts, intellectual property, and disputes. Common matters include entertainment contracts, music rights, film deals, talent representation.

Credentials

Education
1989 University of Southern California Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1986 University of California - Irvine BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Russian

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 15 Year Anniversary of AV Preeminent Rating, LexisNexis 2010 10 Year Anniversary of AV Rating, LexisNexis 2000 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
1993 Business and Industry News Nuts and Bolts of California Corporations Law
Associations
2015 - Present Provisors member 1989 - Present Los Angeles County Bar Association member 1989 - Present State Bar of California member 1989 - Present United States District Court for the Central District of California Admitted to Practice 1989 - Present United States District Court for the Southern District of California Admitted to Practice
Speaking
2022 USC Marshall School of Business Brand Development and Marketing 2013 USC Gould School of Law, Marshall Business School Negotiation 2008 Vladivostok Film Festival Independent Film Production and Finance 2007 Vladivostok Film Festival Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Updated: Mar 19, 2026