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Entertainment Attorney Harrison Dossick Dies at 65

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Harrison Dossick, a longtime entertainment and media litigator and partner at Glaser Weil, died unexpectedly on Aug. 14 in Los Angeles. He was 65.

Over nearly four decades, Dossick represented major film studios, creative talent, distributors and media companies.

Among his notable cases were his successful defense of Angelina Jolie in the copyright infringement case concerning “In the Land of Blood and Honey” and his representation of FilmDistrict Distribution in false advertising claims over “Drive.” He also repped Paramount Pictures in copyright and idea submission claims related to “What Men Want,” and Sony Pictures Entertainment in a profit participation dispute over a sequel to “Basic Instinct.”

Dossick also represented Sony’s Screen Gems in a profit participation and likeness dispute over “The Partridge Family,” and Volvo over a misappropriation and copyright action involving social media use of photographs.

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Recently, he had represented a prominent screenwriter and director involving a major film project and advocated for a prominent boxing manager in a commission dispute against a sports promotion company.

“Harrison was an exceptional lawyer and a treasured colleague and friend,” said Peter Weil, Managing Partner of Glaser Weil. “He combined intellectual brilliance with warmth, humor, and integrity, earning the trust of his clients and the deep admiration of everyone who worked alongside him. Harrison’s sudden passing is an immeasurable loss to our firm and to the legal community. We will miss him greatly, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.”

Prior to joining Glaser Weil, Dossick served as a partner at Reed Smith from 2012-2023, Katten Muchin Rosenman from 2000 to 2012, and Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger from 1988 to 2000.

He has been recognized by the Legal 500 and Best Lawyers in America, and was named a Southern California Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine and Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2006-2010 and 2014-2018).

He is survived by his wife, Joanne, and children Artie and Carly.

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