Dorothy Wolpert

Obtained preliminary injunction in a pro bono class action lawsuit against federal prison over the inefficient measures taken by prison officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in violation of the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Successfully convinced the court to require prison officials to consider all medically vulnerable, non-violent prisoners and those over the age of 50 for home confinement.

Obtained favorable settlement in a pro bono matter on behalf of 50 tenants displaced from a South Los Angeles apartment building plagued by housing code violations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Represented a national law firm in a malpractice claim. Successfully defended the claim and obtained a jury verdict of over $1 million in fees.

Represented numerous major studios in piracy cases and secured damages and injunctions.

Represented public company in post-acquisition dispute and obtained $20 million plus settlement.

Defended major film maker against copyright infringement claim.

Represented prominent family in lengthy probate proceedings including six successful appeals.

Published Cases

• DeCamp v. First Kensington Corp., 83 Cal. App. 3d 268 (1978)
• Seiler v. Lucasfilm, 808 F.2d 1316 (9th Cir. 1986)
• Southern California Rapid Transit Dist. v. Bolen, 1 Cal. 4th 654 (1992)

Publications

• Contributing Author, ”California Trial Objections,” Second Edition, C.E.B., 1984
• “Guarding the Home Front“, Daily Journal Supplement, 2006