Adam Streisand

Adam F. Streisand is an American trial attorney notable for his involvement in litigation with regard to trusts and estates, including representation of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in disputes with Donald Sterling's trust,[1] and celebrity estates, such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Marlon Brando, Barry White, Dennis Hopper, Michael Crichton, Anna Nicole Smith, Rodney Dangerfield, Joey Bishop, Bing Crosby and others.[2]

Career

Early career

Streisand was graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, with a BA in History.[3] During college, he studied at the Sorbonne in Paris for one academic year.[4] After college, he served as Legislative Aide to U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md).[5] Streisand was graduated cum laude from American University, Washington College of Law, a member of the Honor Society, and an editor of the Law Review.[6]

Streisand began his legal career litigating entertainment cases. On behalf of his clients, Beastie Boys and Capitol Records, Streisand won the first digital sampling case in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, Newton v. Diamond, et al.[7]

Estate litigation

Streisand transitioned from entertainment litigation to trust and estate litigation becoming well known for success in celebrity estate cases.[8] He has been recognized for achievements in traditional or non-celebrity estate cases.[9] Streisand has been widely acknowledged as a leading American trial attorney, particularly in the field of trust and estate litigation.[10] He is also involved in the drafting of probate legislation, including amendments to the California Celebrities Rights Act to ensure the protection of a deceased celebrity's name and likeness and its descendibility to the celebrity's heirs.[11] The estate of Marilyn Monroe retained Streisand to draft the amendments to the California Celebrities Rights Act.[12]

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ see http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/29/sports/basketball/judge-ruling-donald-sterling-sale-clippers.html?_r=0
  2. ↑ "Top 100 Lawyers in California". Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. Sep 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's 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.
  3. ↑ http://www.loeb.com/adam_streisand/
  4. ↑ Id.
  5. ↑ Id.
  6. ↑ Id.
  7. ↑ 349 F.2d 591 (9th Cir. 2003)
  8. ↑ "The Daily Journal profiled Streisand on the cover of its "Extra" section under the title "The Sure Thing" and called his expertise "a lawyer's C.V. on steroids." Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals, "The Sure Thing", Jun. 13, 2005. Trusts and Estates Magazine says "Adam Streisand is a trial lawyer renowned for his courtroom victories in celebrity estates." http://subscribers.trustsandestates.com/estate_planning/michael-crichton-will-assets-son-0401/wall.html?return=http://subscribers.trustsandestates.com/estate_planning/michael-crichton-will-assets-son-0401/index1.html The American Lawyer says: "Mr. Streisand is a veteran of battles over celebrity estates such as Marlon Brando and Ray Charles". The American Lawyer, "Notable and Notorious Lawyers", Vol.31, No.12, Dec. 2009. Lawdragon Magazine says "Adam Streisand is easily one of the best trust and estate litigators in the country." http://tisonandwills.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/jacksons-mom-hires-adam-streisand/
  9. ↑ "In re Drommerhausen Family Trust" http://www.loeb.com/files/Uploads/Hutchings%20v.%20Drommerhausen%2004-30-07%20(Adam%20Streisand).pdf "In re James Patrick Trust involving $350 million claim to Alacer Corp., manufacturer of "Emergen-C". http://www.loeb.com/adam_streisand/ In re Roy Farmer Trust involving control of Farmer Bros. Coffee Company. http://articles.latimes.com/2003/nov/24/business/fi-farmer24/3 'In re Daniel Donahue Trust involving $25 million surcharge case. In re Mark Hughes Trust successfully defending trustees of Herbalife founder's estate. Garibotti v. McCormick, et al defending national law firm in malpractice action based on claims lawyer improperly influenced client in making gifts to himself and others. http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/bishop_mistress_in_will_battle_rQLlUjHH1eCEkOTG3YAxwO
  10. ↑ Named one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. Lawdragon named Streisand one of the "500 Leading Lawyers in America" http://www.lawdragon.com/index.php/newdragon/lawdragon_magazine/ and one of the "Top 500 Trial Lawyers in America". Lawdragon.com "500 Leading Lawyers in America" Streisand was named one of the "Top 100 Lawyers" in Southern California by The Los Angeles Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Vol.31, No.40, Oct. 5–11, 2009, one of the "Top 100 Lawyers" in the field of Trusts and Estates in the United States by Worth (magazine) Worth Magazine, "The Top 100 Attorneys", Dec/Jan 2009, and one of the "Top 50 Lawyers in North America" in the field of wealth management by Citywealth Magazine. He is also named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers. Streisand is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. http://www.actec.org/public/roster/ShowOneAttorney.asp?FellowNo=4525 Adam Streisand was given the highest ranking available for an attorney by "Chambers USA" Chambers USA: Adam Streisand and by Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell: Adam Streisand He has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since the inception of the magazine in 2004. http://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/lawyer/Adam-F-Streisand/30b77e0d-b727-4f82-b6ae-c4de3f5baecd.html
  11. ↑ Cal. Civ. Code 3344–3346
  12. ↑ http://www.loeb.com/adam_streisand/

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