Vincent H. Chieffo

Vincent H. Chieffo, Entertainment Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 55 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Shareholder; Co-Chair, National Media and Entertainment Litigation GroupatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing entertainment in Los Angeles since 1971.

55+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Vincent H. Chieffo is a shareholder; co-chair, national media and entertainment litigation group based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Vincent has over 55 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 55 years
Known for
Entertainment · General · Litigation
  • Handles Entertainment, General, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 55 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Vincent H. Chieffo: Vincent H. Chieffo is a shareholder; co-chair, national media and entertainment litigation group based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Vincent has over 55 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Vincent H. Chieffo

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

Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California

Vincent 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 Vincent agrees to represent you.

General cases in Los Angeles, California

Vincent 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 Vincent agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Vincent takes litigation 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 Vincent agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Vincent H. Chieffo — Over 55 years of California entertainment experience

Vincent H. Chieffo is a shareholder; co-chair, national media and entertainment litigation group based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Vincent has over 55 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Vincent H. Chieffo is the Co-Chair of the National Media and Entertainment Litigation Group. He is an entertainment and media litigator with wide-ranging trial and appellate experience. His practice also includes entertainment transactional work. His litigation experience encompasses disputes throughout the entertainment business, including those involving copyright and trademark infringement, right of publicity, defamation, the rights of estates and heirs in copyrights and other entertainment assets, idea submission, royalties and participations, and distribution and financing agreements. Vincent's entertainment transaction experience has included advice regarding a wide range of matters from licensing trademarks, copyrights, and rights of publicity; sales and acquisitions of copyright and entertainment catalogues; to music publishing agreements; and motion picture production and distribution agreements.

Concentrations

•Litigation
•Entertainment law
•Intellectual property

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Wilfred Feinberg, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 1970-1971

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2023-2025
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation
•'Local Litigation Star,' 2021-2026
•'California Litigation Star,' 2023-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2020 and 2023-2025
•'Media, Technology and Telecoms> Media and Entertainment: Litigation,' 'Recommended Lawyer,' 2023-2025
•'Dispute Resolution - General Commercial Disputes,' 2020
•Listed, Variety, 'Legal Impact Report,' 2019
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Copyright Law; Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Entertainment Law - Music; Litigation - First Amendment; Litigation - Intellectual Property; Media Law, 2010-2026
•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: Los Angeles Copyright Stars,' 2013-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007-2019
•Recognized, Los Angeles Business Journal, 'The Most Influential Property Lawyers in Los Angeles,' 2017
•Listed, The International Who's Who of Sports & Entertainment Lawyers, 2013-2014
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Working with Vincent on a entertainment matter

Vincent H. Chieffo is the Co-Chair of the National Media and Entertainment Litigation Group. He is an entertainment and media litigator with wide-ranging trial and appellate experience. His practice also includes entertainment transactional work. His litigation experience encompasses disputes throughout the entertainment business, including those involving copyright and trademark infringement,…

Who Vincent represents

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

Credentials

Vincent H. Chieffo's legal education and bar admissions

  • Columbia Law School J.D. 1970 Staff Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law School J.D. Articles Editor Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law Scho

  • Hamilton College

    A.B. Columbia · 1967

Jurisdictions

Vincent's state bar admissions

  • California Supreme C

    1971 · ACTIVE

Vincent studied at — in Columbia Law School J.D. 1970 Staff Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law School J.D. Articles Editor Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law Scho and A.B. Columbia in Hamilton College.

Law school and academic background

Vincent completed — in Columbia Law School J.D. 1970 Staff Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law School J.D. Articles Editor Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Law Review Columbia Law Scho and A.B. Columbia in Hamilton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Vincent runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Vincent H. Chieffo

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

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Vincent's professional memberships and bar associations

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Locations

Vincent H. Chieffo's office in Los Angeles

Vincent'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 Vincent H. Chieffo — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

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

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Vincent H. Chieffo — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Vincent'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 Vincent H. Chieffo

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

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

  • Does Vincent offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Vincent 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 — Vincent 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 Vincent?

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

  • Is Vincent accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Vincent'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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