Attorney Biography - Joshua M. Biletsky

Joshua M. Biletsky strives towards providing exceptional legal services to clients in the entertainment industry and to businesses in any stage of their development.

Joshua founded Biletsky Law after being told on numerous occasions by artists and entrepreneurs of the troubles they had with legal services. These stories included overpriced and impersonal services and numerous accounts of clients having difficulties communicating with their lawyer and the lawyer’s firm. Biletsky Law is here to fix these problems. By offering affordable and quality legal services on a personal level, Biletsky Law is able to cater to entrepreneurs and artists with a commitment to accessible communication and understanding. No longer will your phone calls, texts, or emails go unanswered. Joshua has a commitment for his clients to be available when needed and to provide the guidance and services needed to excel in whatever industry your business may be in.

Joshua’s legal career began during his internship in the Legal & Business Affairs Department of Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world’s largest music publishers. At Warner/Chappell, Joshua gained knowledge and experience in drafting and reviewing publishing agreements and researching international copyright laws. Joshua also worked on legendary artists’ files such as James Brown, the Gershwin Brothers, and many other prolific artists. After passing the California bar, Joshua worked as a commercial and theatrical agent at an across-the-board talent agency. This gave Joshua a unique background in SAG contracts as well as knowledge of movies, television, commercials, print, music video, and new media formats. Joshua has represented talent of all ages from toddlers to actors in their 90’s.

Joshua’s recognition of the importance  of integrating his entertainment legal services with other practice areas. such as business and corporate law as well as intellectual property law, has resulted in Joshua’s ability to provide a full service law office to clients of all sizes.

Joshua grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to California to attend law school. Joshua graduated from Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles and received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Joshua established Biletsky Law in 2014 and is committed to offering clients a unique and professional service which accommodates each client’s individual needs.


Clients

Over the years, Joshua has continued to grow Biletsky Law by including traditional and emerging entertainment industries to his practice areas. An example of the types of clients that Joshua has worked with within each of the various entertainment industries is included below:

Music

Singers

Songwriters

Producers

DJs

Bands


Record Labels

Publishing Companies

Management Companies

Booking Agencies

Digital Distributors

Motion Picture, Television & New Media Production

Actors

Writers

Producers

Directors

Composers


Production Companies

Talent Agencies

Distribution Companies

Digital/New Media

Digital Distributors

Fitness

Bodybuilders

Models

Trainers

Training Facilities

Endorsements

Fashion

Apparel & Fashion Designers

Jewelry Designers

Retailers

Distributors

Marketing & Promotion Companies

Adult

Talent

Production Companies

Digital Distributors

Virtual Reality

Technology Companies

Education

  • J.D., Southwestern School of Law
  • B.A., Sociology, University of Arizona

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars —  2022
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars —  2021
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2020
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2019
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2018
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2017
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2016
  • Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys — 2017
  • Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys — 2016
  • Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys — 2015
  • Thumbtack Best of 2015 Attorney