Kendall Brill & Kelly is a Los Angeles-based boutique that provides quality advocacy to its clients. The firm is particularly active in the media sphere, where it represents large entertainment players in complex and challenging disputes. With years of extensive litigation expertise, the firm is capable of securing results for plaintiffs, defendants, and appellants both in and outside of the courtroom. In particular, the group has secured some high profile dismissals. Richard Kendall continues to represent his long-term Hollywood clients in high-stakes disputes and negotiations. Philip Kelly has galvanized the firm’s copyright capabilities and has been indispensable in securing out of court settlements. The firm is also well known for its appellate work at the state and federal level, with Laura Brill proving to be an expert in this field. Through Bert Deixler, the firm has successfully managed a variety of intellectual property on behalf of significant individuals and organizations. Nary Kim has quickly made a positive impact on the practice, including her assistance in a high-profile dismissal of a lawsuit involving the 1968 adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’
Key clients
- Paramount Pictures Corp.
- Paramount Global
Work highlights
- Represented Paramount Pictures Corp as lead counsel in dismissing a high-profile lawsuit filed by two former child actors relating to the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- Serves as co-lead counsel in a lawsuit wherein Paramount Global is being sued by Warner Bros. Discovery for allegedly breaching a $500 million exclusivity contract with HBO Max due to the airing of "South Park" content on Paramount+.