Scott Edel, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
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Scott Edel is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
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- Handles Entertainment matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
About Scott Edel: Scott Edel is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment.
Areas of practice
Scott's practice areas in Los Angeles
Scott concentrates on entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Scott 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Biography
Scott Edel, entertainment attorney serving Los Angeles
Scott Edel is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Entertainment. Scott works from Los Angeles, California and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Scott Edel understands the complexities of today’s evolving media and entertainment landscape, serving as a trusted business advisor and legal strategist to traditional Hollywood players and major digital platforms. A dealmaker, a problem solver and a quarterback for Loeb’s elite team of entertainment attorneys, Scott brings decades of industry experience and relationships to help clients create and exploit motion picture, television, digital and interactive entertainment content.
Scott represents film and television production companies, investors and financiers in complex development, production, distribution and financing transactions. His clients include some of the world’s leading digital platforms and web content producers, multichannel networks and streaming services. In addition, he counsels domestic and international television companies, executive producers and rights holders in non-scripted/reality and scripted programming deals. With a background in the music business, including as former managing director of a music management firm, Scott has a diverse practice that also addresses issues at the intersection of music and audiovisual content.
Known for his multipronged, business-centric approach, Scott has built a reputation around bringing together the right legal specialists and partners to help bring entertainment projects to life. He has been recognized as a leading entertainment lawyer by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America, and he serves as a board member of the USC Gould School of Law – Beverly Hills Bar Association Institute on Entertainment Law and Business.
Outside the office, Scott’s passions include his family and a love of skiing and cycling. He and his family are supporters of the JDRF Ride to Cure Type One Diabetes and participate each year.
Scott's approach to entertainment cases
Scott Edel understands the complexities of today’s evolving media and entertainment landscape, serving as a trusted business advisor and legal strategist to traditional Hollywood players and major digital platforms. A dealmaker, a problem solver and a quarterback for Loeb’s elite team of entertainment attorneys, Scott brings decades of industry experience and relationships to help clients create…
The kind of cases Scott takes
Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Scott studied and practices
University of Southern California
J.D. · 1986
Bucknell University
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Jurisdictions
Scott's state bar admissions
California, Californ
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Scott studied at J.D. in University of Southern California and — in Bucknell University.
Law school and academic background
Scott completed J.D. in University of Southern California and — in Bucknell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Scott's legal honors and published work
Scott has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026).
Locations
Scott Edel's office in Los Angeles
Scott's primary office is at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, California, 10100. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Scott Edel
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How to hire Scott Edel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott 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 Scott
Scott 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Scott'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 Scott Edel
How much does it cost to hire Scott for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Scott offer a free consultation?
Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Scott'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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Scott take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Scott 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 — Scott 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 Scott?
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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Scott accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Scott'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
Scott 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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