Edwin F. "Ed" McPherson
About Edwin F. McPherson
Edwin F. McPherson is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Edwin F. McPherson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Los Angeles, California
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: McPherson LLP
Education: University of San Diego, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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