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Ashley Yeargan, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

focused on Entertainment and IP

Los Angeles, CA

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Ashley Yeargan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP.

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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
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attorney
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Entertainment · IP
  • Handles Entertainment and IP matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026).

About Ashley Yeargan: Ashley Yeargan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ashley takes on

Ashley concentrates on entertainment and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ashley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Ashley takes entertainment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Los Angeles, California

Ashley takes ip matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ashley Yeargan — entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles

Ashley Yeargan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and IP.

Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups. She has represented a variety of clients in the media and entertainment industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, managers, small studios, production companies, and video game companies. Ashley focuses her practice on matters involving defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, copyright and trademark infringement, and breach of contract. She has litigated in federal and state courts as well as before various arbitral tribunals in California.

Billboard recognized Ashley in its 2022 and 2023 “Top Music Lawyers” list. The Hollywood Reporter recognized Ashley in 2021, 2022, and 2023 on its “Power Lawyers: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys” list and on its “2016 Top 35 Under 35” list of executives in the entertainment industry. Variety featured Ashley as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation in 2016, as a Hollywood “New Leader” in 2022, and in its 2023 Legal Impact Report. She has been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2012-2020 and 2022 and as a Super Lawyer in 2023, as well as selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2021 – 2024. Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Ashley as one of LA’s most influential attorneys on its 2020 “Top Women Lawyers” list.

While a law student at Stanford Law School, Ashley was a First Place Recipient of Stanford Law School’s Intellectual Property Writing Award and also collaborated with former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher on a report for the National War Powers Commission concerning the respective powers of the US President and Congress to make and declare war.

How Ashley handles entertainment matters

Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups. She has represented a variety of clients in the media and entertainment industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, managers, small studios, production companies, and video game companies. Ashley focuses her practice on matters involving…

The kind of cases Ashley takes

Ashley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and ip matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Stanford University

    JD

  • Yale University

    BA

Ashley studied at JD in Stanford University and BA in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Ashley completed JD in Stanford University and BA in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ashley runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ashley has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ashley was named in Variety‘s 2016 Legal Impact Report as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ashley has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2012-2020

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Ashley was named in Variety‘s 2016 Legal Impact Report as “Up Next” in Entertainment Litigation. (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Ashley has been recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2012-2020 (2026).

Locations

Ashley Yeargan's office in Los Angeles

Ashley's primary office is at 12424 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 12424. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

12424 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor

Los Angeles, California 12424

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Client feedback

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ashley Yeargan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ashley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ashley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ashley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ashley

Ashley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ashley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ashley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ashley Yeargan

  • How much does it cost to hire Ashley for a entertainment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ashley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Ashley offer a free consultation?

    Ashley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Ashley's current terms during booking.

  • How long do entertainment cases in California typically take?

    Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ashley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ashley take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Ashley is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ashley will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Ashley?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ashley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ashley accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Ashley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Entertainment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Ashley handles entertainment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.

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