Global InformationAdam Streisand information
Adam Streisand | |
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| Born | Adam Frederic Streisand June 9, 1963 New York City, US |
| Education | Trinity College (BA) American University Washington College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Years active | 31 |
Adam Fredric Streisand[1] (born June 9, 1963, in New York City)[2] is an American trial attorney notable for his involvement in high-profile litigation with regard to private wealth disputes: "Adam Streisand is widely regarded as one of the nation's top trial attorneys, particularly in high profile litigation involving private wealth disputes, fiduciary litigation, business succession and partnership disputes and litigation involving trusts, estates and conservatorships."[3][4][5] He is credited with "rescuing" both NBA franchises in Los Angeles, having represented former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at trial against Donald Sterling over the Los Angeles Clippers,[6] and Jeanie Buss in litigation over control of the Los Angeles Lakers.[7][8][9][10] Streisand also represents Dea Spanos Berberian and Georgia Angelos in litigation involving succession and control over the LA Chargers and Baltimore Orioles, respectively.[11][12] Streisand is repeatedly named one of the top trial lawyers in the U.S. and in California, and one of the most influential people in Los Angeles,[3][4][5][13] for these and many other victories in battles over the estates of the rich and famous, including Michael Jackson,[14] Tom Petty,[15] Hugh Hefner,[16] Muhammad Ali, Ray Charles, Marilyn Monroe,[17] Marlon Brando, Douglas Tompkins,[18][19][20] Barry White, Dennis Hopper, Michael Crichton,[21][22] Anna Nicole Smith, Rodney Dangerfield, Rock Hudson,[23] Joey Bishop, Bing Crosby, Gore Vidal,[24][25] Carroll Shelby, Alan Thicke,[26] Terry Semel[27] Allen Paulson[28] and others.
- ^ "Adam Fredric Streisand Profile | Los Angeles, CA Lawyer". Martindale.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Hubbell, Martindale (March 2002). Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (2002). Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561604913.
- ^ a b "Leaders in Law Honorees - Attorney Awards: Adam Streisand". Los Angeles Business Journal. February 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Top Litigators in Los Angeles: Adam F. Streisand". Los Angeles Business Journal. August 22, 2018.
- ^ a b "Adam Streisand - Los Angeles Business Journal". Labusinessjournal.com. July 30, 2018.
- ^ Witz, Billy (July 28, 2014). "Donald Sterling Loses Bid to Block Sale of Clippers". The New York Times.
- ^ Fenno, Nathan (July 4, 2018). "It was 16 months ago when Jeanie Buss made a daring move to seize control of the Lakers". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Plaschke, Bill (March 4, 2017). "In stopping her brothers' attempted takeover, Jeanie Buss shows she's in charge of Lakers — for now". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Family or franchise? Jeanie Buss' choice was easy". ESPN.com. April 11, 2017.
- ^ Loignon, Stéphane (July 17, 2018). "La guerre en héritage : La mauvaise passe des Lakers". Le Parisien (in French).
- ^ "Spanos sued by sister as Chargers feud escalates". ESPN.com. June 10, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Veterans of legal battles over Michael Jackson estate and against O.J. Simpson jump into Angelos fray". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Top 100 Lawyers in California". Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. September 22, 2010.
From his victory in the landmark copyright case, Newton v. Diamond, in which he represented the Beastie Boys and Capitol Records... Streisand has transitioned into a nationally recognized trust and estate litigator. His practice is unique in that he is the rare lawyer in the field with an expertise in disputes involving entertainment and intellectual property issues. He has been in courtroom battles over the estates of Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Marlon Brando, Michael Crichton, Anna Nicole Smith, Rodney Dangerfield, Dennis Hopper, William Randolph Hearst and many more.
- ^ "Jackson family lawyer: 'New evidence' in battle for estate". Cnn.com.
- ^ "Tom Petty's Widow Files New Appeals Against Daughters in Escalating Battle Over Late Rocker's Trust". Billboard.,"Tom Petty's Daughters File Lawsuit Against His Widow". Variety. May 15, 2019.
- ^ Naumann, Ryan; Walters, Mike; Trock, Gary; Walters, Liz (December 22, 2017). "Hugh Hefner's Estate is Selling Off All His Playboy Ownership (UPDATE)". The Blast.
- ^ "Law Decides Who Owns a Dead Star's Image". NPR.org.
- ^ "Daughter seeks millions from Esprit co-founder Douglas Tompkins' will - SFChronicle.com". Sfchronicle.com. October 29, 2017.
- ^ Hiltzik, Michael (October 27, 2017). "A San Francisco socialite sues for a share of the Esprit fortune her conservationist father left to charity". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Daughter of North Face and Esprit co-founder Douglas Tompkins loses latest bid to claim inheritance - SFChronicle.com". Sfchronicle.com. October 7, 2018.
- ^ "Estateofdenial.com". Estateofdenial.com.
- ^ "Michael Crichton's daughter speaks up about sale of her father's art collection". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. March 17, 2010.
- ^ Goldblatt, Daniel; Walters, Mike; Walters, Liz (January 9, 2018). "Rock Hudson Has a Daughter Nobody Knew About and Claims to Have the DNA Test to Prove It". The Blast.
- ^ Teeman, Tim (November 8, 2013). "For Gore Vidal, a Final Plot Twist". The New York Times.
- ^ "Gore Vidal's Final Feud". Washingtonian.com.
- ^ "Alan Thicke's Widow Thanks Him for Being Her 'Angel' as Judge Throws Out Stepsons' Lawsuit". People.com.
- ^ "Former Yahoo CEO has Alzheimer's; Son Files for Conservatorship". TheBlast.com. May 11, 2018., "Terry Semel's Alzheimer's Battle: Inside the Family War over the Hollywood Titan's Care". Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2019.
- ^ Freedman, Michael. "The Paulson Estate Battle". Forbes.