John Branca
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Michael Jackson's Former Lawyer, Music Exec Named Estate ExecutorsWhile at one point Katherine Jackson had opposed the naming of McClain and Branca as estate executors (they are currently titled special administrators of the estate), the Times reported that she dropped that objection on Tuesday. Her... In this article: Michael Jackson, John Branca, Executor, Katherine Jackson, Beneficiary, and Los Angeles Times |
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TMZ | November 10, 2009
Joe Jackson's Ultimatum
...against his son's estate. Brian Oxman, Joe's lawyer, just said out loud he thinks Katherine has "struck a deal with the estate" rather than staying committed to challenging the will, John Branca, and on and on. Branca's lawyer, Howard...
In this article: Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Howard Weitzman
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CNN | November 09, 2009
MJ's father moves to oust executors
...June 25, but the probate of his will has been slowed by a series of court squabbles. Katherine Jackson is pursuing her own challenge of Branca and McClain. Her lawyers have indicated they would present evidence that the men have possible...
In this article: Executor, Michael Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Howard Weitzman, and Beneficiary
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San Jose Mercury News | November 10, 2009
People: Michael Jackson's parents officially at-odds over executors
...Adam Streisand, who said his client wants the legal battle to end. Katherine Jackson says she now believes the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, as spelled out in her son's will, can "enhance the legacy...
In this article: Michael Jackson, David Letterman, Katherine Jackson, Executor, and Stephanie Birkitt
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Reuters | November 10, 2009
Judge names pair of executors for Jackson estate
...ran the estate, and she demanded greater say. But last month, she replaced her legal team and on Tuesday her new attorney, Adam Streisand, said Katherine approves of Branca and McClain. Even though Branca and McClain were named...
In this article: Executor, Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson, Thomson Reuters, and Los Angeles
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Family rift erupts over Jackson estate
...decision a secret from the rest of her family until Tuesday. It drew a harsh response from attorney Brian Oxman, who on Monday filed Joe Jackson's challenge of Branca and McClain. It was a fight that Oxman said Katherine Jackson had promised...
In this article: Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson, Executor, and Beneficiary
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Entertainment News | November 10, 2009
Michael Jackson's father loses bid to challenge will
...incurring more legal fees. In his will, Jackson left his assets to his mother, his children and children's charities, and appointed long-time attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain as executors. Los Angeles - Denzel...
In this article: Executor, Los Angeles, Katherine Jackson, Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, Michael Jackson, Sesame Street, and Gwyneth Paltrow
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John G. Branca (1950- ) is a prominent entertainment lawyer who specializes in representing legendary rock and roll acts, as well as independent investors, music publishing catalogs, and independent music labels. He has represented 29 acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Aerosmith, The Beach Boys, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Bee Gees and The Doors, which is believed to be more than any other entertainment attorney.
Other clients have included Alicia Keys, Berry Gordy, Dick Clark, Dr. Dre and the Backstreet Boys. Among his clients outside the music world: Forbes magazine, Penthouse magazine, Playboy magazine, investor Ron Perelman, MCI and Mike Tyson.
In recent years Branca has been involved in the sale of some of the music industry's most prestigious publishing catalogs, including Berry Gordy's Jobete Music, Leiber & Stoller, and the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
Branca was also involved in the formation and sale of Interscope Records, the sale of Rhino Records, and represented Rick Rubin and his American Recordings label. He also has served as counsel to numerous music industry investors, including Vivendi, Matsushita and Richard Branson.
As a partner in the law firm of Ziffren, Brittenham, Branca, Fischer, Gilbert-Lurie,
Stiffelman, Cook, Johnson, Lande & Wolf LLP, Branca is one of a handful of attorneys to have been included in all editions of the prestigious Best Lawyers in America.
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