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Harrison Dossick, Veteran Entertainment Litigator at Glaser Weil, Dies at 65

A four-decade practice left a deep imprint on high‑profile entertainment disputes.

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Overview

  • Dossick died unexpectedly on August 14 in Los Angeles at age 65, according to his family via a spokesperson.
  • Glaser Weil managing partner Peter Weil praised him as an exceptional lawyer and colleague in a firm statement.
  • His case portfolio included defending Angelina Jolie, litigating false advertising claims tied to Drive, and handling disputes for Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Screen Gems, and Volvo.
  • Recent matters included representing a prominent screenwriter-director on a major film project and advocating for a boxing manager in a commission dispute against a sports promotion company.
  • His career spanned partner roles at Reed Smith, Katten Muchin Rosenman, and Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger, with recognitions from Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, and regional Super Lawyer listings; he is survived by his wife, Joanne, and children, Artie and Carly.