More About Scott Lesowitz

As a California litigation lawyer, I handle matters that are fact-intensive and require nuanced application of the facts to the law. Often these matters involve quickly litigating over whether to grant a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction. I have successfully obtained temporary orders and preliminary injunctions for clients, and I have successfully opposed requests for such relief. As it usually takes well over a year for a case to reach trial, the outcomes of these pretrial motions are often critical.

I value fighting hard for clients while also being pragmatic about the need to minimize the costs and burdens of litigating. I appreciate that high stakes litigation can be a stressful, scary, time-consuming, and expensive experience for those who must go through it. While it is almost always best to settle disputes, I am not afraid to take a case to trial.

As a California business litigation attorney, I have experience with a diverse set of facts, businesses, industries, forums, legal issues, and perhaps most of all, diverse personalities. No two cases, businesses, or people are exactly the same. That can make civil litigation more challenging, but it also makes it more interesting.

I value working closely and effectively with my clients. The clients are the ones who intimately know the facts, the business, and in many cases, the people and personalities involved. As I like to say, they were there; I wasn’t. That said, I respect that some clients prefer to have less involvement with the litigation than others. Civil litigation can be a long grind. It is important to work well and effectively together.

I live in San Diego with my wife, three sons, and our very-pampered dog. With my law partner based in Los Angeles (where I lived until a few years ago), and having grown up in Orange County, I regularly represent clients throughout California.

I have a diverse set of experiences that aid my legal practice, whether by increasing my knowledge of technology and creative works or aiding my ability to “perform” in front of a judge or jury. For example, during the dot-com bubble, my work duties included C++ computer programming for a fledgling tech company.

I also used to be an aspiring musician with very unrealistic dreams of going pro. I still play the guitar and drums when I can find the time. My love of music has increased my interest in intellectual property law–especially copyright law–as well as technology-related legal issues. With the rise of AI, this is an exciting time for intellectual property law, similar to the original rise of the internet.

Who I Represent

I represent a wide assortment of clients, from small business to large businesses, from individuals who built their own businesses to the longtime CEO of one of the largest restaurant chains in the United States. My clients include creators, founders, online businesses, and companies facing high-stakes disputes regarding copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, defamation, online torts, or other more traditional business disputes.

I appreciate that for small and mid-size businesses, disputes over their intellectual property or online reputation can be extremely important for the company. I am experienced in working with company owners involving matters that are of potentially existential importance to the company. I appreciate the personal importance of these types of matters.

Serving San Diego & California Businesses

I am based in San Diego and represent clients in matters throughout California. As mentioned above, I have lived throughout Southern California and maintain connections throughout the region. I practice in state court, federal court, in arbitration proceedings, and in specialized proceedings.

Contact Me

If you are facing a business, intellectual property, or online dispute, early strategic guidance can make a critical difference. Confidential consultations are available to evaluate your options and next steps.

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