Michael J. Plonsker Named on "Power Lawyers" List by The Hollywood Reporter
Jul 31, 2009
LOS ANGELES -
Michael J. Plonsker, partner and co-chair of the
Entertainment and Media litigation practice at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., has been included in
The Hollywood Reporter's 2009 "Power Lawyers" list. The List recognizes the 100 most influential attorneys in the entertainment industry.
The Hollywood Reporter states: "[T]he tenacious talent litigator (as well as partners including Mark Passin and Yakub Hazzard) found a new home at Robins, Kaplan, and in April he won a ruling in a profits case against Fox on behalf of participants on the sitcom "Dharma and Greg," including star Jenna Elfman. The ruling, which could be worth $15 million, "should also impact profit participants on other Fox shows," Plonkser says. The avid soccer player also is defending film financier Gary Gilbert from allegations by Fox Searchlight that he failed to pay half of the production costs of the much-delayed "Margaret." In typically aggressive fashion, Plonsker has counterclaimed, arguing that Searchlight and director Kenneth Lonergan thwarted Gilbert's efforts to finish the film."
Mr. Plonsker, who has been practicing entertainment law for 28 years, focuses his practice on the talent side of the film, television, and music industries. He represents many high-profile actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, talent agents, business and personal managers, and independent production companies. His clients have included Billy Bob Thornton, Lindsay Lohan, Jodie Foster, Meg Ryan, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Mr. Plonsker was also named a "Power Lawyer" in 2007 and 2008. In 2005, the Century City Bar Association name him its "2005 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year." He has also been recognized as a Best Lawyer and rated in Chambers USA.
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