Sports & Entertainment Law

Sherman Law Group is experienced in the entire spectrum of litigation issues that arise in the film, television, music and multimedia industries, including:   • Oral Contract Formulation and Interpretation   • Contract Litigation   • Intellectual Property   • Copyright and state law idea and authorship   • Injunction practice regarding exclusive property rights services   • Talent guild residual compensation, creative rights and credit arbitration   • Entertainment Industry Employment Sherman Law Group has successfully represented individual and institu- tional clients engaged in a wide range of activities in the entertainment industry, including writers, directors, producers, actors, recording artists, on-camera talent agencies and managers, and independent production and distribution companies.         Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving entertainment and sports law.

Real Estate

From construction of housing to home improvements, from purchases and sales to leasehold rights, we are all involved with real estate in some manner or form. At Sherman Law Group, we provide exemplary legal advice to commercial and individual clients in various kinds of real es- tate disputes, including:   • Disputes Involving the Purchase and Sale of New or Used Houses   • Fraudulent Misrepresentation or Concealment of Defects   • Property Rights and Disputes   • Breach of Express Or Implied Warranties In New Housing   • Defense of Designers, Developers and Contractors   • Prosecution of Claims Against Designers, Developers and Contractors   • Easment Disputes   • Landlord-Tenant Disputes   • Title and Escrow Litigation   • Commission Claims By Real Estate Brokers or Agents   • Fraud or Negligence Claims Against Real Estate Brokers or Agents Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving real property rights and obligations.

Probate, Trusts, and Estates

Sherman Law Group has litigated cases involving wills, estates, and trust matters, including will contests, contested conservatorships, and fiduciary surcharge actions. 

Personal Liability & Malpractice

Sherman Law Group specializes in Personal Liability law. The Firm’s experience is broad, ranging from simple cases to complex litigation with multiple parties. The attorneys work closely with their clients to establish effective case management strategy. The Firm's litigators have substantial experience in the following areas:   • Accounting malpractice   • Automobile liability   • Construction defect   • Design professional malpractice   • Environmental and Toxic Waste   • Landowner liability   • Legal malpractice   • Medical malpractice   • Officer and director liability   • Products liability   • Real estate broker liability   • Wrongful termination Extensive courtroom experience has provided Sherman Law Group attorneys with the ability to foresee litigation costs and to seek alternate remedies such as arbitration, mediation or early settlement attempts. With proven trial results, early favorable settlements are often reached, avoiding the fees and cost incurred in litigation. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving personal liability.

Personal Injury

Sherman Law Group specializes in significant personal injury lawsuits for plaintiffs. The Firm has practiced personal injury litigation for 15 years. From traffic accidents to medical negligence, Sherman Law Group treats every personal injury suit as a priority. The Firm has extensive experience in:   • Medical Malpractice   • Accidents   • Negligence Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving personal injury.

Labor & Employment Law

Sherman Law Group represents employers and employees in Labor & Employment litigation. As such, all clients can rest assured that our attorneys will see every angle of your case. The Firm understands how difficult running a business can be, while also sympathizing with the potential for abuse that employees can suffer.  Sherman Law Group can take on your legal challenges and allow you to concentrate on running your company, or getting back into the work force. Our attor- neys can guide you through the entire process and keep you constantly informed of any progress so you can make the best informed decision possible.   • Breach of Contract   • Retaliation   • Wrongful Termination   • Sexual Harassment   • Race, Gender, and Age Discrimination   • Failure to Accommodate Disability   • Wage and Hour Claims   • Defamation   • Disparate Treatment   • Privacy Violations Employer-employee dispute resolution can take many forms, be it settlement, negotiation, mediation or third party arbitration. Our litiga- tion risk analysis helps you understand the costs involved with advoca- ting your case in court, and allow you to make the best decision for your claims. At all times, Sherman Law Group remains conscious of the fact that not everything can be resolved out of court, which is why we are ready to fight for your rights should the occasion necessitate it. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending these and many other types of disputes involving labor and employment law.

Family Law

Sherman Law group has experience with delicate Family Law matters, including divorce and domestic partnership. We handle all types of domestic relations matters in California, and we can fully meet the needs of our many clients who have residences and assets in other states or countries, including pro hac vice admission to other state courts on specific matters.  The vast majority of the family law concerns we handle are settled without a trial through lawyer-guided negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.  We rely on strong relationships with expert witnesses in such fields as business valuation, tax and accounting, and estate plan- ning to encourage the efficient resolution of each case. A hallmark of our practice is complete assurance of privacy and confi- dentiality.  Sherman Law Group clients come to us through the personal referrals of professionals, friends, associates and family members we have helped. We never discuss cases in the media, and we make sure our clients' personal affairs are carefully and effectively guarded. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving family law.

Corporate Law

Sherman Law Group provides counsel to a diverse clientele ranging from large, public and private companies to start-up companies.  The Firm’s expertise covers diverse industries and professions. We have experience serving the financial services, high technology, health care, entertainment, insurance, real estate, hospitality, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. We provide services ranging from day-to-day counsel for senior management to the expertise needed to lead our clients through complex business transactions, including:   • Corporate Governance & Formation   • Contract Negotiation & Litigation   • Counseling on Capital Structure In addition to acting as general counsel and advisors to companies and their boards of directors, we can also help source early stage, venture capital and later stage financing from among our many con- tacts in the financial community nationwide. We have extensive expe- rience working with growing technology, Internet and e-commerce companies, helping them address the challenges of intellectual pro- perty protection, licensing and commercial agreements, employee retention and growth financing. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving corporate law.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Dispute

Sherman Law Group is experienced with Intellectual property litigation, including disputes arissing over:   • Ownership and infrigement of Copyrights   • Rights of Publicity   • Misappropriation of Trade Secrets   • Idea Theft Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending these disputes in both state and federal courts.

Contract Modification and Litigation

Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in the realm of contract modification and litigation. A contract “modification” is a change in one or more respects which introduces new elements into the details of the original contract, or cancels some of them, but leaves the general pur- pose and effect undisturbed. Modification of a contract normally occurs when the parties agree to modify a contractual provision or to include additional obligations, while leaving intact the overall nature and obligations of the original agreement. When a contract is modified or amended by a sub-sequent agreement, any lawsuit to enforce the con- tract may be brought on the modified agreement. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and de- fending these and many other types of disputes involving contract modification and litigation.

Business Torts

Sherman Law Group specializes in Business Torts law, including:   • Negligent & Fraudulent Misrepresentation   • Contract Interference   • Interference with Business Relations   • Interference with Prospective Business Advantage   • Unfair Competition In 2000, Mr. Sherman represented two brothers who had exclusive publishing and recording contracts with an aspiring artist, Ricardo Brown pka Kurupt.  The lawsuit was filed against Death Row Records, Suge Knight, and Snoop Dogg, claiming that they interfered with their contracts and stole their artist.  At the conclusion of the trial, the jury awarded the brothers $14,000,000 for defendants’ Interference with Business Relations”. The jury award was the eighth largest in California in the year 2000. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending these and many other types of disputes involving business torts.

Business Litigation

Sherman Law Group represents clients in virtually every kind of busi- ness dispute. While the Firm has the ability to handle the most signifi- cant of cases, the Firm strives to devote its resources as efficiently and economically as is appropriate to each particular matter. Our litigators are seasoned attorneys with experience in high-profile and sophisticated business and commercial disputes. We successfully and economically represent clients in complex litigation before federal and state courts throughout the United States, at trial and appellate levels. Our attorneys have extensive jury and bench trial experience, and also handle matters in arbitration, mediation, and government agency proceedings. Well-versed in the fundamentals of intricate busi- ness practices, Sherman Law Group is comprised of experts accom- plished in the management of disputes involving diverse commercial and industrial operations. From business professionals and partnerships to national and interna- tional corporations, each Sherman Law Group client knows our lawyers are always readily accessible. Communication with clients - and with each other - is a key factor in successfully litigating cases.  This collec- tive team approach enhances the overall strength of case strategy and management. Keeping pace with the latest updates in the law is imperative to effect- ive business conflict resolution. Our litigators maintain up-to-the-minute knowledge of changes in the law, using the most exhaustive information resources and cutting-edge technology available.  Sherman Law Group excels in a wide range of litigation and alternative dispute resolution areas, including:   • Commercial Litigation and Transactions   • Employment   • Intellectual Property   • Contract Negotiation and Disputes   • Corporate Matters   • Professional Liability Disputes   • Insurance Coverage   • Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Creditors’ Rights   • Trademark, Copyright, and Trade Secret Litigation   • Entertainment   • Tax Cases   • Products Liability   • Real Estate   • Healthcare Litigation While only a few of our litigation practice areas are highlighted in the pages that follow, we offer our clients sophisticated strategies and crea- tive solutions in all areas of the law. We focus on the underlying business interests of the parties to formulate and execute litigation strategies that optimize the benefits to our clients of any resolution, whether adjudi- cated or negotiated. Sherman Law Group has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending these and many other types of disputes involving business litigation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR")  

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") processes are alternative me- thods of helping people resolve legal problems before going to court. ADR methods include: mediation and arbitration. ADR involves an independent third person, called a "neutral" who tries to help resolve or narrow the areas of conflict. The use of ADR early in a case can result in the more efficient, cost-effective resolution of disputes with greater satisfaction to the parties.