Michael M. Baranov

Michael M. Baranov has developed a complex litigation and transactional practice in the areas of business, employment, entertainment and intellectual property law.  An experienced litigator, over the past three decades, he has prosecuted and defended large scale commercial and intellectual property disputes, as well as labor and employment cases.  He has represented numerous celebrity plaintiffs in defamation suits against various publications.  He has represented businesses and individuals in unfair competition suits, and trademark, patent and copyright infringement matters. As a transactional attorney, he has guided the development and growth of diverse national and international companies, including well-known cosmetics, haircare and apparel brands and a rocket components manufacturer, as well as the careers of notable producers, writers, and directors.  As a  litigation specialist, he participates in the firm’s defense of health care professionals in licensing board matters.  His clients currently include various corporations, such as Warner Bros. Entertainment, Cinelease Herc, Ouai Haircare, Philip B. Botanicals, Quasar Science, Lexmar Distribution, Tokidoki and New Horizon Health.  His individual clients ranged from the legendary actor/comedian Rodney Dangerfield to the Oscar-nominated writer/director Jason Reitman.

Mr. Baranov is a graduate of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he is a frequent guest lecturer.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine.  He is a member of the California State Bar and is fluent in Russian.  He holds a coveted AV rating, the highest rating given to US attorneys.