abrams coate llp

trial and transactional attorneys


Alan Abrams

Alan Abrams is a partner in the firm and is head of the Abrams Coate Transactional Department overseeing business and legal affairs for the firm's transactional clients. [Continue Reading]


Charles M. Coate

Charles M. Coate brings two decades of litigation experience to the firm. He began practicing law in 1989 and has focused on business, entertainment and intellectual property litigation since 1991. [Continue Reading]


Natalie Hottle

As a senior associate at the firm, Natalie negotiates and drafts agreements relating to every step of the motion picture development, financing, production and distribution process, and advises clients regarding the same. Natalie also represents the firm’s entertainment clients in litigation matters, both in court, and in arbitration. Natalie received her B.A. from New York University, and her J.D. from the University of San Diego. She is admitted to practice in California. [Continue Reading]


Theresa E. Johnson

Theresa E. Johnson is a senior associate attorney with Abrams Coate LLP. Her legal practice focuses primarily on entertainment litigation, with an emphasis on contractual, intellectual property, and general business matters. Ms. Johnson has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters in California and federal courts, both at the trial court level and in appellate proceedings, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations. [Continue Reading]


Shian Brisbois

Shian V. Brisbois is an associate with Abrams Coate LLP. Her legal practice centers predominantly on entertainment and general business litigation with a focus on contractual and intellectual property matters. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in California State and Federal courts as well as in various domestic and international arbitration forums. [Continue Reading]