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Sean A. Monroe, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Entertainment, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing business in Los Angeles since 1996.

30+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Sean A. Monroe is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Sean has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 30 years
Known for
Business · Entertainment · General
  • Handles Business, Entertainment, and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Sean A. Monroe: Sean A. Monroe is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Sean has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Sean takes on

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

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Sean takes business 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Sean 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

General cases in Los Angeles, California

Sean 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Los Angeles, California

Sean takes m&a 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 Sean agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Sean A. Monroe — business lawyer in Los Angeles

Sean A. Monroe is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Sean has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Sean A. Monroe advises entertainment and media companies, motion picture and television studios, content creators, ad-tech businesses, entertainment finance companies, as well as producers, financiers and distributors of digital content. He also counsels private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds on mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and other corporate finance matters. In addition, Sean works with global financial services providers, real estate development and acquisition companies, family offices, and investment advisors on a range of business transactions. His practice encompasses fund formation and investments, portfolio company acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, venture capital transactions, and executive employment and compensation structures. Sean has also advised owners and investors in M&A and investment transactions involving professional sports franchises and Esports leagues.

Sean guides entertainment and media clients through a wide range of industry transactions, including motion picture financings, television business acquisitions and investments, digital and new media venture formations, and matters involving investment, disposition, and licensing. He handles complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions across various sectors and advises on joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Sean also counsels clients on federal and state securities laws, corporate governance matters, and related issues involving tax, intellectual property, employee benefits, ERISA, environmental, and bankruptcy and insolvency.

As a component of his broader transactional practice, Sean represents financial advisors providing third-party fairness and solvency opinions in both public and private transactions. He structures and negotiates early-stage formation, capital-raising, and investment transactions for startups and emerging companies and advises strategic investors on corporate venture capital investments.

Concentrations

•Private equity and venture capital
•General corporate and transactional matters
•Domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2004-2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2023 and 2025
•Media and Entertainment: Transactional, 2025
•M&A Large Deals $1Bn+, 2023
•Sports, Media, Technology, and Telecoms: Telecoms and Broadcast, 2012, 2019-2020
•Listed, Los Angeles Business Journal, “Top Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles,” 2020
•Listed, Variety
•“Legal Impact Report,” 2020
•“Dealmakers,” 2018-2020
•Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, “Power Players List,” 2019

Sean's approach to business cases

Sean A. Monroe advises entertainment and media companies, motion picture and television studios, content creators, ad-tech businesses, entertainment finance companies, as well as producers, financiers and distributors of digital content. He also counsels private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds on mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and…

Clients Sean works with

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California at Berkeley School of Law

    J.D. · 1996

  • Georgetown University

    B.A. Articles · 1992

Jurisdictions

Sean's state bar admissions

  • California

    1996 · ACTIVE

Sean studied at J.D. in University of California at Berkeley School of Law and B.A. Articles in Georgetown University.

Law school and academic background

Sean completed J.D. in University of California at Berkeley School of Law and B.A. Articles in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Sean has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Sean's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Community Involvement •California Lawyers Association Business Law Section Opinions Committee, 2024

    membership

Locations

Sean A. Monroe's office in Los Angeles

Sean'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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Client feedback

Client reviews of Sean A. Monroe — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Sean. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Los Angeles.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sean A. Monroe — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean'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; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Sean

Sean discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Sean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sean A. Monroe

  • How much does it cost to hire Sean for a business case?

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

  • Does Sean offer a free consultation?

    Sean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Sean's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business 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. Sean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Sean 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 — Sean 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 Sean?

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

  • Is Sean accepting new business clients right now?

    Sean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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