Alex Linhardt

Alex Linhardt is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice includes complex business, entertainment, and real estate disputes. He has guided clients through claims involving defamation, contract breaches, intellectual property rights, employment discrimination, and negligence. Known for his precision in arbitration and post-arbitration matters, he has resolved high-stakes cases effectively for individuals and organizations.

Alex earned his B.A. summa cum laude from Cornell University with distinction in all subjects. He then pursued graduate studies at Harvard University, completing an A.M. and a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, supported by a five-year academic fellowship. Later, he obtained his J.D. from the University of Southern California in 2014, where he held judicial externships with both federal appellate and district court judges.

Alex gained extensive legal training through a range of judicial clerkships and externships. He worked with the Hon. George H. Wu of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, as well as the Hon. Milan D. Smith, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He later contributed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where he prepared legal research and drafted proposed rulings, and also served in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office within the Complex and Special Litigation Division.

Alex has successfully represented clients in a wide array of litigation. His work includes securing favorable settlements in copyright disputes, defending negligence claims against corporations, handling eminent domain cases for public entities, and contesting multi-million-dollar arbitration efforts. His ability to combine courtroom advocacy with strategic negotiation has consistently produced strong outcomes.

Alex Linhardt has been recognized for his growing impact in commercial and securities litigation, earning distinctions in national rankings. His reputation reflects both dedication to his clients and proven effectiveness in resolving complex disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Member, California State Bar

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Southern California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Ph.D. in English Language & Literature
• Harvard University
  Master of Arts (AM)
• Cornell University
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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