Dale Kinsella

Partner

Practice Areas

Honors & Awards

Listed in U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers since 1995
Named to Variety‘s “Legal Impact Report” list (2014, 2019- 2023)
Listed in Chambers USA, the world’s leading guide to the legal profession
Listed in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine since 2004
Named a “Power Lawyer” by Variety
Named in “Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter

Education

University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A. 1970
UCLA Law School (Editor in Chief, UCLA Law Review), J.D. 1974

Mr. Kinsella, a Founding Partner, is a nationally known trial lawyer specializing in the areas of entertainment and intellectual property litigation. During his career, he has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, and in private arbitrations and administrative proceedings, involving a wide array of disputes, from copyright and trademark infringement matters to antitrust and securities litigation. Mr. Kinsella has represented large domestic and international corporations, major motion picture studios, record companies, law firms, and professional athletes and actors. He has successfully defended Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal; American Idol’s Simon Fuller; and the creators of the television show Smallville.

Mr. Kinsella has successfully represented motion picture studios, as well as recording companies including DreamWorks, Universal Studios and Legendary Films. Other clients have included numerous actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors and recording artists as well as domestic and international companies in complex licensing disputes involving copyright and trademark rights. Numerous artists as well as studios have requested Mr. Kinsella’s representation in “net profit” litigation involving prime time network television series and major motion pictures.

As a “lawyer’s lawyer,” Mr. Kinsella has represented numerous law firms and individual partners of firms in complex law firm dissolution proceedings, legal malpractice, and malicious prosecution actions in both state and federal courts.

The Hollywood Reporter perennially lists him as one of the “100 Power Lawyers;” he is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and Chambers; and he has been a Thomson Reuters “Southern California Super Lawyer” since 2004.

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE) (Board of Directors, 1997 – Present)

Representative Matters

Represented the creator, writer, and executive producer of the worldwide hit television series The Walking Dead, and leading talent agency CAA, in a suit against the AMC television network. The plaintiffs alleged that AMC produced the show and licensed it for broadcast to itself for license fees well below market rates, resulting in diminished profits for the show and its participants. After the trial team of Dale, Chad Fitzgerald, and Aaron Liskin defeated two of AMC’s motions for summary judgment and several key motions in limine, the case settled for $200 million plus future revenue sharing related to streaming exhibition of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
Obtained a $179 million arbitration award, the second largest in history, representing the executive producer of the hit television series Bones in a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox Television, the Fox network and affiliated companies. The plaintiff alleged that 20th Century Fox Television cheated him out of his share of profits from the show, and that network executives threatened to cancel the series if he did not accept a lower licensing fee from Fox.
Represented Manny Pacquiao, defeating a motion for summary adjudication brought by his former boxing management, Paradigm Sports Management.
Represented the creators (Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins) and writers (Miles Millar and Al Gough) of the hit television series Smallville in a profit participation and vertical integration case against Warner Bros. Television. The creators alleged that Warner Bros. Television licensed Smallville to its sister networks The WB and The CW for “sweetheart” deals with unreasonably low license fees, in violation of Warner Bros. Television’s contractual duties to the plaintiffs. KHIKS defeated two motions for summary judgment brought by the defendants and obtained a favorable settlement for the plaintiffs.
Filed suit on behalf of American Idol creator Simon Fuller in his case against Fox Broadcasting Company and Fremantlemedia North America. In this suit, Mr. Fuller alleges that as part of the settlement of the 2004 UK litigation regarding the similarities between American Idol and X Factor, Mr. Fuller had been promised an executive producer credit and fee for the US version of the X Factor television show. This matter is still pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Defended Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal against the claims of Master Sgt. Jeffrey Sarver, an Iraq war veteran who alleged his rights of publicity were violated and he was defamed by the movie The Hurt Locker. Mr. Boal had been embedded with Sarver’s unit and wrote about him and other bomb disposal experts for an article, “The Man in the Bomb Suit.” The film was later adapted from this article, and Sarver claimed that it was based on him, presenting him in false light, resulting in ridicule from fellow service members. In October 2011, Judge Jacqueline Nguyen ruled that The Hurt Locker was a movie connected to an issue of public interest and that Sarver had not demonstrated a likelihood of prevailing. The suit was dismissed, with Sarver ordered to pay the attorney fees of all involved. This ruling ensured that the First Amendment rights of filmmakers are protected, reducing the effect that lawsuits such as this one would have on the creativity of the arts.
Filed a complaint and actively litigating an action on behalf of Jaycee Dugard against the federal government for failing to monitor convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido, who kidnapped and held Ms. Dugard captive for 18 years. Ms. Dugard’s recent New York Times bestselling book detailing the horrors of her kidnapping and 18 years in captivity frames the backdrop of this litigation. The complaint states that authorities were negligent and aware that Garrido was still dangerous, yet failed to revoke his parole and return him to prison. This filing follows the record $20 million settlement in 2010 negotiated by Mr. Kinsella on behalf of Ms. Dugard against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for alleged failure to adequately supervise Garrido during the 10 years he was under its parole supervision.
Represents Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell in a variety of matters.
Represented numerous individuals and companies in litigation against KPMG and other national accounting firms in connection with “tax shelter” abuses that have been the subject of Congressional investigations. Mr. Kinsella has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients in these matters.

Practice Areas

Honors & Awards

Listed in U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers since 1995
Named to Variety‘s “Legal Impact Report” list (2014, 2019- 2023)
Listed in Chambers USA, the world’s leading guide to the legal profession
Listed in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine since 2004
Named a “Power Lawyer” by Variety
Named in “Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter

Education

University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A. 1970
UCLA Law School (Editor in Chief, UCLA Law Review), J.D. 1974

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KHIKS Files Suit On Behalf of Timothy Hutton Over “Leverage” Breach of Contract

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KHIKS Secures Another Major Victory for Legendary Boxer and Republic of the Philippines Presidential Candidate Manny Pacquiao

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KHIKS Obtains $200M Settlement for Frank Darabont/CAA in ‘Walking Dead’ Dispute

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May 20, 2021

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Seiden v. Bernstein Named one of “California’s Top 100 Verdicts in 2019”

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April 23, 2020

Prestigious Chambers USA 2020 Guide Recognizes KHIKS and Attorneys Kinsella, Weitzman, Iser, and Kump

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April 10, 2019

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March 29, 2019

Four KHIKS Attorneys Named Among THR’s 2019 “Power Lawyers”

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May 7, 2018

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April 5, 2018

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June 9, 2017

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May 3, 2017

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January 20, 2016

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December 9, 2015

Five at KHIKS named Super Lawyers in 2015 Business Edition

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December 8, 2015

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November 18, 2015

Daily Journal names three from KHIKS ‘Top Entertainment Lawyers’

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November 1, 2015

Daily Journal names KHIKS one of California’s top 25 boutique firms

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August 19, 2015

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May 19, 2015

Prestigious Chambers 2015 Guide Honors KHIKS and Attorneys Kinsella, Weitzman and Kump

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April 29, 2015

Dale, Howard and Mike named ‘Top 100 Power Lawyers’ for 2015

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February 23, 2015

KHIKS glows in Daily Journal feature

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January 22, 2015

Ten at KHIKS named Super Lawyers for 2015

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November 11, 2014

Firm Scores Big Win in Darabont/AMC Case

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August 18, 2014

Five at KHIKS named ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2015

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July 22, 2014

Super Lawyers Magazine: Four at KHIKS named in Business Edition

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April 17, 2014

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May 31, 2013

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February 3, 2013

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November 20, 2012

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September 7, 2012

Super Lawyers Magazine: Three at KHIKS named in Business Edition

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August 16, 2012

KHIKS wins for ‘Bold & Beautiful’ producers against soap’s lead stylist

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July 18, 2012

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February 9, 2012

Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012: Five at KHIKS Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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December 13, 2011

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August 30, 2011

BestLawyers.com: Four at KHIKS Named ‘Best Lawyers in America’ for 2012

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July 13, 2011

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April 13, 2011

Dale Kinsella & Michael Kump Honored for Top Verdicts of 2010

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August 16, 2010

BestLawyers.com: The Best Lawyers in America

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July 21, 2010

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February 17, 2010

Super Lawyers: Corporate Counsel Edition, March/April 2010

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February 4, 2010

Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010: Five at KHIKS Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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November 16, 2009

Los Angeles Times: Southern California’s Best Lawyers, 2010 Edition

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October 15, 2009

The Hollywood Reporter: Annual List of the 100 Most Influential Entertainment Attorneys in the U.S.

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