Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Pennsylvania
    • New England
    • Connecticut
    • Injury & Malpractice
    • Georgia
    • Colorado
    • Real Estate
    • Family Law
    • Canada
    • New York Area
    • Southern California
    • South Florida
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Global
    • Midwest
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Litigation
    • Australia
    • Employment Law
    • Texas
    • Women in the Law
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Daniel M. "Dan" Petrocelli

Daniel M. "Dan" Petrocelli

O'Melveny & Myers
  • Recognized Since:
    2006
  • Recognized in:
    Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Commercial Litigation
  • Law School:
    Southwestern University
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.omm.com/profession...
  • Website:
    https://www.omm.com
  • Location:
    1999 Avenue of the Stars, Eighth Floor
    Century City, CA 90067

Daniel Petrocelli is the Chair of the Firm’s Trial Practice Committee. Dan has a national trial practice representing clients in major litigation in a wide variety of areas, including sports, entertainment, intellectual property, unfair competition, business torts, securities, employment law, and criminal defense.

The American Lawyer has named Dan among the top litigators in the nation, noting that he “is a lawyer clients call in the toughest situations.” Legal 500 ranks Dan Petrocelli as one of the country’s top 10 trial lawyers and selected him as the winner of its inaugural “Leading Trial Lawyer of the Year,” describing him as an “excellent, excellent trial lawyer” in a “whirlwind year which saw him try a slew of different matters back-to-back across various industries.” Chambers USA ranks Dan as a leading lawyer and quotes sources who say he is “a first-rate trial lawyer” and “a fantastic force,” “the one you hire for bet-the-company cases” who is “highly in demand.” Clients compliment him for being “very strategic, very good in court and very client-focused.” Dan has also been recently recognized by Billboard Magazine as a “Top Music Lawyer,” Variety as one of the industry’s “50 Game-Changing Entertainment Attorneys,” The Hollywood Reporter as a “Power Lawyer,” Benchmark Litigation as a “Trial Lawyer of the Year,” The National Law Journal as a “Winning Litigator,” and by Law360 as a “Media & Entertainment MVP.” Dan is a frequent national commentator on trials and other legal issues, as well as a featured speaker on legal issues at business groups, bar and judges associations, and citizens groups.

Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Lawyer Practice Areas
  • Firm Details
  • News & Media

Lawyer Bio

Daniel Petrocelli is the Chair of the Firm’s Trial Practice Committee. Dan has a national trial practice representing clients in major litigation in a wide variety of areas, including sports, entertainment, intellectual property, unfair competition, business torts, securities, employment law, and criminal defense.

The American Lawyer has named Dan among the top litigators in the nation, noting that he “is a lawyer clients call in the toughest situations.” Legal 500 ranks Dan Petrocelli as one of the country’s top 10 trial lawyers and selected him as the winner of its inaugural “Leading Trial Lawyer of the Year,” describing him as an “excellent, excellent trial lawyer” in a “whirlwind year which saw him try a slew of different matters back-to-back across various industries.” Chambers USA ranks Dan as a leading lawyer and quotes sources who say he is “a first-rate trial lawyer” and “a fantastic force,” “the one you hire for bet-the-company cases” who is “highly in demand.” Clients compliment him for being “very strategic, very good in court and very client-focused.” Dan has also been recently recognized by Billboard Magazine as a “Top Music Lawyer,” Variety as one of the industry’s “50 Game-Changing Entertainment Attorneys,” The Hollywood Reporter as a “Power Lawyer,” Benchmark Litigation as a “Trial Lawyer of the Year,” The National Law Journal as a “Winning Litigator,” and by Law360 as a “Media & Entertainment MVP.” Dan is a frequent national commentator on trials and other legal issues, as well as a featured speaker on legal issues at business groups, bar and judges associations, and citizens groups.

Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar & Court Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List

Education:

  • Southwestern University, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, graduated 1980
  • University of California - Los Angeles, B.S., Cum Laude, graduated 1976

Bar Admissions:

 

Court Admissions:

Affiliations:

  • -

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
 

Awards:

 

Lawyer Client Comments

-

Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

O'Melveny & Myers
https://www.omm.com
 
Headquarters
400 South Hope Street, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-430-6000
View Firm Profile
14 Office Locations
in 5 Countries

Belgium

Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Blue Tower

Avenue Louise 326

Brussels 1050

Belgium

32 2 642 4100

Get Directions

China: Global Firms

China: Global Firms

Beijing, China: Global Firms

Yin Tai Centre, 37th Floor

No. 2 Jianguomenwai Avenue

Chao Yang District

Beijing 100022

China: Global Firms

86 10 6563 4200

Get Directions

Shanghai, China: Global Firms

Plaza 66, Tower 1

37th Floor

1266 Nanjing Road West

Shanghai 200040

China: Global Firms

86 21 2307 7000

Get Directions

Japan

Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Marunouchi Nijubashi Building 3F

3-2-2 Marunouchi

Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-0005

Japan

81 3 5293 2700

Get Directions

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

19th Floor 100 Bishopsgate

London EC2N 4AG

United Kingdom

44 20 7088 0000

Get Directions

United States

United States

California

California

Century City, CA

1999 Avenue of the Stars, Eighth Floor

Century City, CA 90067

United States

310-553-6700

Get Directions

Menlo Park, CA

2765 Sand Hill Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

United States

650-473-2600

Get Directions

Newport Beach, CA

610 Newport Center Drive, 17th Floor

Newport Beach, CA 92660

United States

949-823-6900

Get Directions

San Francisco, CA

Two Embarcadero Center, 28th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

United States

415-984-8700

Get Directions

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

1625 Eye Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

United States

202-383-5300

Get Directions

New York

New York

New York, NY

Times Square Tower

Seven Times Square

New York, NY 10036

United States

212-326-2000

Get Directions

Texas

Texas

Austin, TX

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2750

Austin, TX 78701

United States

737-261-8600

Get Directions

Dallas, TX

2501 North Harwood Street, Suite 1700

Dallas, TX 75201-1663

United States

972-360-1900

Get Directions

News & Media

Recent News

Browse all news

Featured Publications

Cover for our publication
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2022 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.