Brandon M. Tesser - Los Angeles, CA
Attorney at Tesser | Grossman LLP
Entertainment Litigation Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
11990 San Vicente Boulevard Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Los Angeles Entertainment Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Entertainment Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Brandon Tesser is a partner with the law firm of Tesser | Grossman LLP in Los Angeles, California. Brandon's practice focuses on the litigation of entertainment, business and employment disputes. He is known for his strategic litigation approach and calm, clear and direct manner with clients, judges, jurors and opposing counsel. He has a reputation as a creative problem-solver and has successfully litigated and resolved many difficult cases. Brandon's clients include many well-known actors, producers, celebrities, musicians and athletes.
Representative matters
- In April 2013, Brandon settled an escalator entrapment case for $1,000,000.
- Brandon has successfully represented profit participants in royalty disputes against major motion picture studios.
- Received a $604,000 arbitration award on behalf of the producers of a motion picture in connection with a dispute with the film's distributor.
- Obtained a $1.2 million verdict in an action for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and civil conspiracy on behalf of a minority shareholder against the officers and directors of a closely held corporation. The verdict included punitive damages against the officers/directors.
- Successfully represented television personality Carnie Wilson in a lawsuit for breach of contract against the Game Show Network.
- Represented Academy Award winning actor Joe Pesci in his dispute with the producers of the Gotti motion picture.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of his clients, The Weinstein Company and the producers of the "Children of the Corn" franchise, against a producer's claim for passive compensation from the latest sequel in that franchise.
- Represented the defendant and cross-complainant in an entertainment dispute in which he obtained summary judgment on behalf of his client and later negotiated a favorable settlement wherein the plaintiff paid a six-figure sum to Brandon's client.
- Received a $765,000 after trial in connection with a real estate fraud case. The verdict included an award of punitive damages.
- Obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of his client, an airline food supplier, in connection with an employee's claims for overtime wages.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named a “Rising Star” by the California Super Lawyers publication for two consecutive years
- Awarded Best Lawyers, 2022
- Named to the list of the “Top 100” Super Lawyers in Southern California, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Los Angeles Magazine / Law + Politics, 2004 - present
- “AV Preeminent,” by Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Brandon M. Tesser
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
J.D.
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Santa Barbara,
California, 1990
B.A.
Major: History
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University of California,
Santa Barbara,
California, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- The Honorable Lisa Hill Fenning (USBC), Judicial Extern
- The Honorable Volney V. Brown (USDC), Judicial Extern
Bar Admissions
- California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1994
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Fee Arbitrator)
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Contact
11990 San Vicente Boulevard
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: 310-853-1082
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.tessergrossman.com/
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