Draft:Andrew Brettler
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Andrew B. Brettler (born [date unknown]) is an American attorney based in West Hollywood, California, and a partner at Berk Brettler LLP and previously practiced at other Los Angeles firms.[1]
Brettler is known for representing high-profile entertainment and public-figure clients in civil litigation, defamation, and criminal-defense matters. He has frequently represented clients who attracted major media attention, including actors and entertainers facing charges of rape and sexual assault. His practice has drawn attention for defending high-profile figures in such matters.[2]
Early life and legal career
[edit]Details of Brettler’s early life and education are limited in public sources. He is a member of the California bar (license no. 262928) and has been recognized in legal industry listings such as Super Lawyers for his work in entertainment and media law.[3][4] He joined and later co-founded the Los Angeles-based law firm Berk Brettler LLP, where his practice focuses on entertainment litigation, civil litigation, and criminal defense.[5]
Notable representations and clients
[edit]Notable clients who have been publicly reported as having been represented by Andrew Brettler or his firm include:
| Client | |
|---|---|
| Prince Andrew, Duke of York | Brettler appeared for Prince Andrew in U.S. civil litigation brought by Virginia Giuffre alleging sexual assault and abuse. The case was settled in February 2022.[6][7] |
| Armie Hammer | Brettler acted as counsel to actor Armie Hammer during the period when Hammer faced accusations of rape, sexual assault, and related misconduct. Brettler issued public statements for Hammer denying the allegations.[8][9] |
| Danny Masterson | Brettler represented actor Danny Masterson in civil filings connected to allegations of rape by former members of the Church of Scientology. Masterson was later criminally convicted of two counts of rape in 2023, although Brettler did not represent him in the criminal trial.[10] |
| Chris North | Brettler represented actor Chris Noth after multiple women accused him of sexual assault in late 2021. He issued public statements denying the allegations.[11][12] |
| Bryan Singer | Brettler served as counsel for film director Bryan Singer in lawsuits and media coverage involving allegations of rape, sexual assault, and misconduct with minors, which Singer denied.[13] |
| Chris D’Elia | Brettler represented comedian Chris D’Elia in civil litigation and public responses to allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming. He appeared as D’Elia’s counsel in court filings and was quoted in press statements denying the allegations.[14][15] |
| Dave Portnoy | Brettler represented Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in defamation litigation and related public statements after media reports alleged rape and violent sexual encounters. He filed a defamation suit on Portnoy’s behalf and issued press statements denying the allegations.[16][17] |
| Bill Cosby | Brettler was identified in media reports as one of the attorneys representing Bill Cosby in connection with civil lawsuits brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act accusing Cosby of rape.[18] |
Note on completeness: this list reflects public sources that explicitly link Brettler (or his firm) to the named clients and that contain the quoted allegation language (for example, articles that say “rape,” “sexual assault,” “sexual improprieties,” etc.). It is not an exhaustive list of every representation Brettler or his firm.[19]
Public profile and commentary
[edit]Brettler has granted interviews and been profiled in trade outlets about his work defending high-profile clients accused of sexual misconduct; profiles describe his courtroom and media strategies and note that his work raises debates about due process, reputational defense, and media coverage of alleged sexual offenses.[20][21]
Controversies and criticism
[edit]Because Brettler has represented multiple public figures accused of sexual assault or related wrongdoing, commentary on his work often situates him within broader controversies about how accused individuals are defended in the media and in court. Critics and commentators have repeatedly debated whether vigorous legal defense and media management in such cases helps or hinders accountability; press coverage of Brettler’s cases frequently includes both his denials of allegations and public criticism of his clients.[22][23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Attorney Andrew Brettler Talks Defending Controversial Clients Including Chris Noth, Armie Hammer and Prince Andrew". 20 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Andrew Brad Brettler # 262928 - Attorney Licensee Search". Archived from the original on 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ https://profiles.superlawyers.com/california/los-angeles/andrew-brettler/
- ^ https://www.berkbrettler.com/
- ^ Davies, Caroline; Sherwood, Harriet; Adams, Richard (15 February 2022). "Prince Andrew settles Virginia Giuffre sexual assault case in US". The Guardian.
- ^ "Prince Andrew Has Settled His Sexual Abuse Lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre". Vanity Fair. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Attorney Andrew Brettler Talks Defending Controversial Clients Including Chris Noth, Armie Hammer and Prince Andrew". 20 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "A Breakdown of Armie Hammer's Allegations and Controversies". Archived from the original on 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Danny Masterson Slams Ex-Girlfriends' Lawsuit as "Shameful Money Grab"". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 February 2020. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Chris Noth Dropped by A3 Artists Agency After Sexual Assault Allegations". 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Attorney Andrew Brettler Talks Defending Controversial Clients Including Chris Noth, Armie Hammer and Prince Andrew". 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Bryan Singer to Pay $150,000 to Settle Rape Allegation". Vanity Fair. 13 June 2019. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Comic Chris d'Elia hit with restraining order by woman he says he never met". Los Angeles Times. 30 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Jane Doe v. Christopher d'Elia". Archived from the original on 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Barstool Sports Founder Sues Insider over 'Hit Pieces' Accusing Him of Sexual Misconduct, Claiming Reporters Tried 'Cancelling' Him for 'Clickbait'". 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Barstool Sports' Founder Portnoy Sues Insider over Articles Alleging 'Violent' Sexual Behavior". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "As New York Suspends Time Constraints on Sexual Abuse Claims, a Wave of Lawsuits Arrive in Courts". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Attorney Andrew Brettler Talks Defending Controversial Clients Including Chris Noth, Armie Hammer and Prince Andrew". 20 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Attorney Andrew Brettler Talks Defending Controversial Clients Including Chris Noth, Armie Hammer and Prince Andrew". 20 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Power Lawyers 2022: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "As New York Suspends Time Constraints on Sexual Abuse Claims, a Wave of Lawsuits Arrive in Courts". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Chris Noth Dropped by A3 Artists Agency After Sexual Assault Allegations". 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.