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Benjamin Maxwell Sadun, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and Litigation

AttorneyatDechert LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing entertainment in Los Angeles since 2012.

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Benjamin Maxwell Sadun is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and Litigation. Benjamin has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 14 years
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Entertainment · Litigation
  • Handles Entertainment and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Benjamin Maxwell Sadun: Benjamin Maxwell Sadun is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and Litigation. Benjamin has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Benjamin Maxwell Sadun

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

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Benjamin 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 Benjamin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Benjamin takes litigation 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 Benjamin agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Benjamin Maxwell Sadun — Over 14 years of California entertainment experience

Benjamin Maxwell Sadun is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and Litigation. Benjamin has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert LLP.

Benjamin Maxwell Sadun is a lawyer practicing communications / media, litigation, advertising. Benjamin received a degree from Harvard Univ Law School, and has been licensed for 14 years. Benjamin practices at Dechert LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Benjamin's approach to entertainment cases

Benjamin Maxwell Sadun is a lawyer practicing communications / media, litigation, advertising. Benjamin received a degree from Harvard Univ Law School, and has been licensed for 14 years. Benjamin practices at Dechert LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

The kind of cases Benjamin takes

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

Credentials

Benjamin Maxwell Sadun's legal education and bar admissions

  • Harvard Univ Law School Cambridge MA Northwestern Univ Evanston IL

Jurisdictions

Benjamin's state bar admissions

  • California

    2012 · ACTIVE

Benjamin studied at — in Harvard Univ Law School Cambridge MA Northwestern Univ Evanston IL.

Law school and academic background

Benjamin completed — in Harvard Univ Law School Cambridge MA Northwestern Univ Evanston IL. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Benjamin Maxwell Sadun's office in Los Angeles

Benjamin's primary office is at U.S. Bank Twr., 633 W. 5th St., 37th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dechert LLP

U.S. Bank Twr., 633 W. 5th St., 37th Fl.

Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Hiring guide

How to hire Benjamin Maxwell Sadun — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin'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; Benjamin 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 Benjamin

Benjamin 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. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Benjamin'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 Benjamin Maxwell Sadun

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

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

  • Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?

    Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin'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. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Benjamin 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 — Benjamin 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 Benjamin?

    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. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Benjamin accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Benjamin'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

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