Laurence M. Marks
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 About Laurence M. Marks
Laurence M. Marks is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Laurence M. Marks is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Current Firm: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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