Richard L. Charnley is known nationally for his work in areas of intellectual property, media and entertainment. His first chair trial expertise is regularly sought by studios, television networks, producers, insurers and public figures. With a background in business and finance, Richard also focuses on matters involving professional errors and omissions, EPLI, D&O, lending institutions, title companies and real estate practitioners. He is often retained/appointed by media and entertainment carriers for defense of cases involving Buss issues, reservations, declinations and to monitor cases for excess exposure. Previously a partner with the Los Angeles office of a national firm, Richard is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the American Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Forum. Richard has been acknowledged by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful Entertainment Attorneys” in the United States and is peer-rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been repeatedly recognized by the prestigious ranking company Chambers and Partners in the area of “Media and Entertainment” and selected by California Super Lawyers magazine annually since 2005. Mr. Charnley's more prominent publications include:

• “The Elephant in the Living Room” --- The Crash of Real Property Value; and,
• “‘Borat’ Judge Not Likely to High-Five Fraud Suit”, The Hollywood Reporter, Esq.

Richard has addressed many professional associations. His recent audiences include:

• The Risk and Insurance Management Society – International Meetings, Entertainment Section;
• The American Bar Association Entertainment Section (Enforcing Profit Participations);
• The American Bar Association Entertainment/Sports Forum: Internet Defamation Issues;
• The American Bar Association Entertainment/Sports Forum: Effective Arbitration Management.

Richard was the Charter President of the Los Angeles Westside Sunrise Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association.

Bar & Court Admissions

• California Bar
• Supreme Court of the United States
• US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
• US Court of Federal Claims
• US Tax Court

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law, JD, 1976
• University of California, Irvine, BA, 1970
• University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts, MFA,1986