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Oppenheim + Zebrak LLP

United States 2026

Overview

Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP (“O+Z”) is a litigation boutique with a nationwide practice. From their offices in Washington, DC and New York, the firm has 27 seasoned litigators. O+Z is often called on to handle the most critical cases facing an industry, and are highly regarded for their ability to manage the most difficult matters. Not afraid to try cases, they obtain large jury verdicts. Their partners and associates are respected as among the best and brightest on copyright, technology, and artificial intelligence issues.

Over the years, O+Z has become a trusted “go to” firm for the music, publishing, education and new media industries. Understanding these industries and how they operate has helped O+Z to represent clients in these industries in a more thoughtful and strategic way.

O+Z and its attorneys have been recognized by music industry publications and by major independent legal ranking agencies as leaders in intellectual property: trademark, copyright, trade secrets and media and entertainment litigation. Chambers 2026 recognized O+Z as a leading D.C. firm in the categories of Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secrets, and Litigation. In addition, Chambers 2026 ranked the New York office in Media & Entertainment: Litigation. O+Z won Managing IP’s 2026 Copyright Firm of the Year (East). The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers® list O+Z as a leading copyright firm in the United States. In evaluating O+Z, Legal 500 stated the firm is “among the best of the best copyright litigation firms,” with the “highest level of expertise in copyright litigation” and “deep bench” of “experienced and polished trial lawyers.”

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Copyright Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
Washington, D.C.
Advertising Law

Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Copyright Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Advertising Law

Practice Areas

Oppenheim + Zebrak LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Advertising Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Oppenheim + Zebrak LLP proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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July 21, 2026
Six O+Z Partners Named to Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2026
Read Article Six O+Z Partners Named to Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2026
July 10, 2026
O+Z files class action against Google for willful infringement of millions of copyrighted works in AI Models
Read Article O+Z files class action against Google for willful infringement of millions of copyrighted works in AI Models
May 19, 2026
O+Z wins $19.5 million statutory damage award and injunction against notorious pirate site Anna’s Archive
Read Article O+Z wins $19.5 million statutory damage award and injunction against notorious pirate site Anna’s Archive
May 5, 2026
O+Z files class action against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg for willful infringement of millions of copyrighted works in AI Models
Read Article O+Z files class action against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg for willful infringement of millions of copyrighted works in AI Models
April 13, 2026
O+Z Gets Right of Publicity and Lanham Act Case Against NFL and ESPN Dismissed
Read Article O+Z Gets Right of Publicity and Lanham Act Case Against NFL and ESPN Dismissed
April 13, 2026
O+Z Wins 2026 Copyright Firm of the Year (East) Award from Managing IP
Read Article O+Z Wins 2026 Copyright Firm of the Year (East) Award from Managing IP

Offices & Contacts

Washington, DC
4530 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20016
United States
New York, NY
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