Neville L. Johnson (born 1949) is an American attorney specializing in entertainment and media law. He is the senior partner and co-founder of Johnson & Johnson LLP, a boutique law firm based in Beverly Hills, California. Johnson is recognized for his expertise in handling high-profile cases, including the landmark privacy ruling in Sanders v. ABC.[1][2] His achievements include recovering substantial amounts for artists and contributing to the development of privacy law in California.[3][4][5][6]
Johnson started his legal career handling matters related to The Beatles' catalog for Yoko Ono. The Los Angeles Times referred to him as "one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood" who "secured more than $350 million for actors, writers, and other clients he claims were deprived of their rightful share of royalties and profits."[4]
Johnson & Johnson LLP
In 2007, Johnson co-founded Johnson & Johnson LLP with managing partner Doug Johnson. The firm has since grown to include partner Dan Lifschitz, senior counsel Melissa Eubanks and Jeff Miles, and Of Counsel Aleeza Marashlian and Aleksandra Hilvert. Johnson & Johnson LLP is known for its litigation support in the entertainment industry.[9]
He represented numerous victims of wiretapper Anthony Pellicano and obtained sanctions against a law firm that utilized Pellicano's services, affirmed in Gerbosi v. Gaims.[11][12]
Class action lawsuits
Johnson has filed successful class action lawsuits against studios, record labels, and unions, resulting in the return of millions of dollars to artists. They include $15 million from the SAG-AFTRA Health Fund, $12.7 million from Sony Music, and $8 million from the AFM & SAG-AFTRA IPRD Fund.[13][14][15][16]
Johnson is also an adjunct professor of entertainment and media litigation at Southwestern Law School with his litigation partner Douglas L. Johnson. He has also moderated and taught panels and courses for legal associations, such as the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.[20]
