Entertainment Lawyer Harrison Dossick Dies at 65

Harrison Dossick, a renowned entertainment and media lawyer with nearly four decades of experience, died suddenly at age 65 from a heart attack on August 14. He was widely respected for his intellectual brilliance, warmth, humor, and integrity, earning deep admiration from colleagues and clients alike. Dossick notably represented Angelina Jolie in her successful 2011 copyright infringement case over her directorial debut "In the Land of Blood and Honey," as well as FilmDistrict Distribution in false advertising claims related to the film "Drive." His extensive legal work also included representing Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and other major studios in various intellectual property and profit participation disputes. At the time of his passing, he was involved in high-profile cases including a major film project dispute and a commission dispute involving a prominent boxing manager. Peter Weil, managing partner at Glaser Weil, where Dossick was a partner, described his death as an immeasurable loss to the firm and the legal community, extending condolences to his family and loved ones.