Overview
Howard K. Alperin is a highly experienced attorney with over 30 years of expertise in litigation and trial practice in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. His practice spans a wide array of complex legal matters, including business, commercial, antitrust, entertainment, and intellectual property litigation. He has handled cases involving unfair competition, false and deceptive trade practices, media torts (such as misappropriation of name and likeness, defamation, and invasion of privacy), securities and business fraud, class action litigation, and SLAPP actions. Howard is well-versed in defending and prosecuting professional liability claims, including those involving attorneys and accountants.
Howard has substantial transactional experience, advising talent agencies, entertainment production companies, recording artists, and firms in sectors like information technology, advertising, and marketing. Prior to joining Raines Feldman Littrell, Howard was a partner at Blecher Collins & Pepperman, P.C., a respected antitrust and business litigation firm in Los Angeles. Outside of his legal career, Howard is a passionate lacrosse player and coach, having founded local club teams and served as co-head coach of the women’s varsity lacrosse team at Santa Monica High School.
Education
- J.D., Widener University School of Law
- B.A., University of Maryland
Admissions
- California
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Professional Affiliation
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Board of Governors (2016-2020)
- Athletes Touch – Member of Athletes Touch, a Los Angeles-based exclusive community of former college and professional athletes excelling in the world of business.