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Josh Ludmir, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and General

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing entertainment in Los Angeles since 2008.

18+
Years practicing
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Josh Ludmir is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Josh has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

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Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 18 years
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Entertainment · General
  • Handles Entertainment and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Josh Ludmir: Josh Ludmir is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Josh has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Josh takes on

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

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Josh 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 Josh agrees to represent you.

General cases in Los Angeles, California

Josh 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 Josh agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Josh Ludmir — entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles

Josh Ludmir is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Josh has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Josh Ludmir is a Shareholder in the Entertainment & Media Practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on representing talent and media companies in a wide array of transactions in the digital, TV, music, advertising, and motion picture industries. He structures, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a variety of deals involving all aspects of content development, production and distribution; branding, marketing and promotions; data/privacy, and other related matters across various media and platforms.

Josh’s experience includes seven years in-house at Participant Media, where he oversaw business and legal affairs for the company’s digital, marketing, and social impact divisions, and for its short-form digital content company, SoulPancake.

Concentrations

•Digital/TV/Film Development, Production, and Distribution
•Music
•VR/New Media
•Content Licensing, Acquisitions and Clearances
•Social Impact, Cause Marketing, Non-Profit Organization/Charitable Foundation Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
•Branding, Advertising, Social Media Marketing and Promotions
•Data/Privacy
•Talent/Influencers

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year, ” 2022
•Listed, Euromoney, Rising Stars, “Rising Star - Americas, ” 2020
•Named as an “Up Next” attorney in Variety’s Legal Impact Report, 2018
•Listed in “Powerful & Influential Latinos in Entertainment” - Imagen Foundation, 2015
•Named, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012

Josh's approach to entertainment cases

Josh Ludmir is a Shareholder in the Entertainment & Media Practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on representing talent and media companies in a wide array of transactions in the digital, TV, music, advertising, and motion picture industries. He structures, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a variety of deals involving all aspects of content development, production and…

Clients Josh works with

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Michigan Law School

    J.D. Contributing · 2008

  • Harvard University

    A.B. · 2005

Jurisdictions

Josh's state bar admissions

  • California

    2008 · ACTIVE

Josh studied at J.D. Contributing in University of Michigan Law School and A.B. in Harvard University.

Law school and academic background

Josh completed J.D. Contributing in University of Michigan Law School and A.B. in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Josh runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Josh Ludmir's office in Los Angeles

Josh's primary office is at 1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-2121. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900

Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121

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Hiring guide

How to hire Josh Ludmir — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Josh'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 Josh Ludmir

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

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

  • Does Josh offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Josh 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 — Josh 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 Josh?

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

  • Is Josh accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Josh'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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