Lee Straus has experience mediating a broad range of civil disputes, including:

Practice Areas

Entertainment Law

Over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry as a business and legal affairs executive negotiating complex deals for some of the most successful television programming in history, including The Voice, America's Got Talent, Golden Globe Awards, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Lee brings a deep understanding of the entertainment business, including rights, credit, compensation, production issues, and distribution. When disputes arise, he understands not just the legal issues, but the practical and business realities driving them, allowing him to quickly identify solutions that work for all parties.

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Personal Injury

Motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other injury-related claims.

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Employment Law

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Wrongful termination, FEHA claims, wage and hour disputes, and sexual harassment matters.

Unlawful Detainer

Landlord-tenant disputes, including possession and related claims.

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Attorney-Client Fee Disputes

Extensive experience resolving fee disputes as both a mediator and long-time arbitrator.

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