Emily Mcmorris Wee, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, Family Law, and General
AssociateatMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing entertainment in Los Angeles since 2008.
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Emily Mcmorris Wee is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Family Law, and General. Emily has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · Family Law · General
- Handles Entertainment, Family Law, and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Emily Mcmorris Wee: Emily Mcmorris Wee is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Family Law, and General. Emily has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
Areas of practice
Emily's practice areas in Los Angeles
Emily concentrates on entertainment, family law, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emily handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Family Law
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Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Emily 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 Emily agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Los Angeles, California
Emily takes family law 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 Emily agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Emily takes general 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 Emily agrees to represent you.
Biography
Emily Mcmorris Wee, entertainment attorney serving Los Angeles
Emily Mcmorris Wee is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Family Law, and General. Emily has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. Emily works from Los Angeles, California and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Emily Mcmorris Wee is a lawyer practicing family, advertising, trial. Emily received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years. Emily practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Emily's approach to entertainment cases
Emily Mcmorris Wee is a lawyer practicing family, advertising, trial. Emily received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years. Emily practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Emily works with
Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, family law, and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Emily studied and practices
Loyola Law School
J.D. · 2008
University of California, San Diego
B.A. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Emily's state bar admissions
California
2008 · ACTIVE
Emily studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in University of California, San Diego.
Law school and academic background
Emily completed J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in University of California, San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emily runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Emily Mcmorris Wee's office in Los Angeles
Emily's primary office is at 2049 Century Park E., 38th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
2049 Century Park E., 38th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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How to hire Emily Mcmorris Wee — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emily usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily'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; Emily 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 Emily
Emily 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. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emily'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 Emily Mcmorris Wee
How much does it cost to hire Emily for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emily walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emily offer a free consultation?
Emily charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Emily'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. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emily take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Emily 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 — Emily 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 Emily?
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. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emily accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Emily'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
Emily 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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