Joel M. Tantalo
About Joel M. Tantalo
Joel M. Tantalo is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Joel M. Tantalo is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Current Firm: Tantalo & Adler LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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