Jordan Susman
Jordan Susman practices media, entertainment, reputation protection, intellectual property, and business litigation.
client roster includes:
independent filmmakers
leading securities brokers/dealers
academy award winners
grammy award winners
major production companies
performers & social media influencers
startups
Prior to practicing law, Jordan enjoyed a career as an editor, writer, and director of several award-winning films and videos, giving him an insider’s perspective. In his 15 years of practice, Jordan has handled all aspects of civil litigation and arbitration, from intake through obtaining successful jury verdicts in state and federal court. Jordan was selected by his peers as a Southern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2013–2016, and a Super Lawyer in 2017–2022.
Originally from Texas, Jordan remains inspired by the natural beauty of California, his long-time adopted home. Weekend family hikes are a new tradition which offer time for conversations with his magnificent sui generis children.
Bar Admissions
California
Education
Loyola Law School, J.D. University of Southern California
M.F.A. Film and • Television Production University of California
Berkeley, B.A. Religious Studies
”In pursuing this case, and obtaining this judgment, Mr. Eastwood has again demonstrated a willingness to confront wrongdoing and hold accountable those who try to illegally profit off his name, likeness, and goodwill,” said Jordan Susman, a lawyer for Mr. Eastwood, in a statement”
-Jordan Susman, New York Times
“My clients are my greatest collaborators. In each case, I work with the client to assess their needs and their goals to efficiently bring the matter to resolution.”
“Power is unevenly distributed in the entertainment industry; the law levels the playing field.”
representative matters
Won a $6.1 million dollar lawsuit on behalf of actor Clint Eastwood against a Lithuanian company that was used Mr. Eastwood’s image and likeness to make it appear as though he endorsed their CBD products
Obtained a complete defense verdict for Godfather of Funk George Clinton after a two-week jury trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, in a defamation case regarding more than 20 statements Clinton made in his memoir
Settled a multi-claim lawsuit against the former Executive Director of a Los Angeles-based non-profit shortly after defeating the plaintiff’s defamation claims on an anti-SLAPP motion
Defeated a petition for a restraining order on anti-SLAPP grounds brought by musician Ariel Pink against an ex-girlfriend who spoke out about his abuse
Obtained a complete defense verdict after five-day jury trial in the Central District of California for clients who signed a contract to invest $10 million in the distribution of an independent film
In a profit participation matter, obtained a multimillion-dollar settlement from a film studio on behalf of an Academy Award–winning producer/director
Obtained a multimillion-dollar settlement for a client whose husband illegally videotaped her with another man in their bedroom.
Obtained an award in FINRA arbitration on behalf of a broker-dealer against a former employee for violation of the Trade Secrets Act