Dan Laidman

Litigation - First Amendment

4.0 (1 reviews)

Los Angeles, California

15+ years experience

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

213-633-6800

https://www.dwt.com/people/l/laidman-dan

350 South Grand Avenue, 27th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3487

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Dan Laidman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law.Dan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Dan Laidman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law.Dan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Dan Laidman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Dan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - First Amendment

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Litigation - First Amendment
Recognized: Media Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025

Education

University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2010

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Reviews

Anthony King

3 months ago

Expert and Strategic Counsel for a Complex Media Dispute

I engaged Dan Laidman at Davis Wright Tremaine to advise on a sensitive pre-publication review for a piece involving a high-profile individual. His deep expertise in First Amendment and Media Law was immediately apparent. Dan didn't just identify the legal risks; he provided clear, strategic options for mitigating them while protecting the journalistic integrity of the work. His 15 years of experience, particularly in the Los Angeles media landscape, gave him practical insight that was invaluable. It's clear why he's recognized by Best Lawyers in these fields. The quality of his analysis and drafting was exceptional. While his response time was occasionally slower than I'd have preferred during the initial engagement phase, once the matter was active, his communication was consistent and thorough. The outcome was exactly what we needed—a defensible, published piece without costly litigation. I would confidently recommend Dan for any media-related legal challenge.