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The attorneys that make this list negotiate the deals that position their A-list clients as stars, sure, but also as producers, creatives and executives command multi-million-dollar paydays across film, television and endorsement deals. Their roster includes not only celebrities, but also top-tier influencers who wield significant industry power. These are the lawyers who are called upon for high-stakes litigation and tasked with crafting Hollywood\u2019s most complex development and production agreements.<\/p>\n
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