Dorian Slater Thomas, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Entertainment, IP, and Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
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Dorian Slater Thomas is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Real Estate.
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- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
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- attorney
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- Entertainment · IP · Real Estate
- Handles Entertainment, IP, and Real Estate matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026).
About Dorian Slater Thomas: Dorian Slater Thomas is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dorian takes on
Dorian concentrates on entertainment, ip, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dorian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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IP
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Real Estate
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Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Dorian 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 Dorian agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Los Angeles, California
Dorian 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 Dorian agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Los Angeles, California
Dorian takes real estate 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 Dorian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dorian Slater Thomas — entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles
Dorian Slater Thomas is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Real Estate.
Dorian Slater Thomas practices in the firm’s Interactive Entertainment Group and Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, where he handles a wide range of transactional work for prominent agencies, brands, platforms, developers, publishers, and individual creative talent.
The National Law Journal’s 2022 Trailblazers list included him for Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law and Variety included him as an “Up Next” honoree in their 2022 Legal Impact Report. The Legal 500 listed him as a “Rising Star” in Advertising and Marketing for 2021 and Best Lawyers in America recognized him in the 2024-2025 “Ones to Watch” editions for Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law.
Mr. Thomas has experience advising some of the world’s best-known gaming and technology companies, including developers and publishers, in the interactive entertainment industry. He has negotiated and drafted development/publishing agreements, licensing agreements, software (SasS) agreements, and operational agreements across various digital media platforms.
Mr. Thomas also negotiates and drafts advertising and marketing services agreements, whether in the interactive entertainment industry or otherwise. He regularly handles creative services agreements, talent, spokesperson, endorsement and influencer agreements, sponsorship and promotion agreements, branded entertainment agreements, agency and management agreements, production agreements, license agreements and releases.
Mr. Thomas also advises clients on a variety of development, advertising, marketing and intellectual property law matters — including copy and content review, network clearance, social media guidelines, copyright issues, and right of publicity issues. In addition, he has experience with privacy and data security matters, including negotiating and drafting privacy and data security practices and policies.
Mr. Thomas is an active member of the Frankfurt Kurnit Diversity Committee and co-chair of the Frankfurt LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. He is a consistent supporter of Lambda Legal and related causes advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Mr. Thomas is a seasoned traveler of Central and South America both in a professional and personal capacity, including attending and speaking at numerous events and conferences in LATAM related to his practice. He is admitted to practice in California and New York.
Working with Dorian on a entertainment matter
Dorian Slater Thomas practices in the firm’s Interactive Entertainment Group and Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, where he handles a wide range of transactional work for prominent agencies, brands, platforms, developers, publishers, and individual creative talent. The National Law Journal ’s 2022 Trailblazers list included him for Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law and Variety…
Who Dorian represents
Dorian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, ip, and real estate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University
J.D. · 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Dorian's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
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California, The Stat
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Dorian studied at J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in University of Colorado at Boulder.
Law school and academic background
Dorian completed J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in University of Colorado at Boulder. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dorian runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dorian has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Variety
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment and Sports Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal (2026).
Locations
Dorian Slater Thomas's office in Los Angeles
Dorian's primary office is at 2029 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dorian Slater Thomas — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dorian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dorian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dorian'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; Dorian 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 Dorian
Dorian 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. Dorian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dorian'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 Dorian Slater Thomas
How much does it cost to hire Dorian for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dorian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dorian offer a free consultation?
Dorian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dorian's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Dorian'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. Dorian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dorian take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Dorian 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 — Dorian 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 Dorian?
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. Dorian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dorian accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Dorian'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
Dorian handles entertainment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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