Samuel Joseph Semon III, Contracts Attorney in Culver City, California
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Contracts and Entertainment
CBS Entertainment
Culver City, CA
Practicing contracts in Culver City since 1993.
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Samuel Joseph Semon III is a cbs entertainment based in Culver City, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts and Entertainment. Samuel has over 33 years of legal experience.
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- Contracts · Entertainment
- Handles Contracts and Entertainment matters from Culver City, CA.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Samuel Joseph Semon III: Samuel Joseph Semon III is a cbs entertainment based in Culver City, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts and Entertainment. Samuel has over 33 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Samuel takes on
Samuel concentrates on contracts and entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Contracts cases in Culver City, California
Samuel takes contracts matters in Culver City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Culver City, California
Samuel takes entertainment matters in Culver City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Samuel Joseph Semon III — contracts lawyer in Culver City
Samuel Joseph Semon III is a cbs entertainment based in Culver City, CA. The practice focuses on Contracts and Entertainment. Samuel has over 33 years of legal experience.
Samuel Joseph Semon III is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, contracts. Samuel received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years. Samuel practices in Culver City, CA.
Samuel's approach to contracts cases
Samuel Joseph Semon III is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, contracts. Samuel received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years. Samuel practices in Culver City, CA.
The kind of cases Samuel takes
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts and entertainment matters in Culver City and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Arizona State University College of Law
J.D. · 1991
Dartmouth College
A.B. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
California
1993 · ACTIVE
Samuel studied at J.D. in Arizona State University College of Law and A.B. in Dartmouth College.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in Arizona State University College of Law and A.B. in Dartmouth College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Samuel Joseph Semon III's office in Culver City
Samuel's primary office is at 9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90232-2628. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Samuel Joseph Semon III — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a contracts attorney in Culver City, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Joseph Semon III
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in California typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Culver City?
Samuel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Samuel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new contracts clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Contracts attorneys serving Culver City, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Samuel handles contracts matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified contracts attorneys in that community.
- Culver City778 attorneys
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- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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