Edward Fenno

Edward Fenno is the Managing Member of Fenno Law Firm, LLC, and a seasoned intellectual property lawyer serving clients in South Carolina. His practice focuses on media, Internet, intellectual property, technology, and entertainment law, as well as on complex litigation and transactional matters. He represents businesses, publishers, broadcasters, creators, and organizations facing legal issues involving defamation, privacy, copyright, trademark, contracts, and constitutional rights. Through careful analysis and strategic advocacy, he helps clients protect their work, reputations, and operations.

Edward T. Fenno earned a B.A. from Princeton University, where he developed critical thinking and research skills. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California, where he participated in the Hale Moot Court Honors Program. This training prepared him for demanding legal practice.

Mr. Fenno is admitted to practice in California and South Carolina, as well as in multiple federal courts and appellate jurisdictions. His career includes experience with respected law firms in Charleston and Los Angeles, where he handled high-level litigation and advisory work.

Mr. Fenno has helped clients navigate evolving legal challenges tied to media, the Internet, and technology throughout his practice. He advises on risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution, while also litigating matters in state and federal courts. His work supports free expression, innovation, and lawful business growth.

Mr. Fenno also contributes to the legal community through leadership roles, professional memberships, and published scholarship. He is recognized for providing clear, practical guidance and effective representation. Clients value his ability to explain complex law in straightforward terms, helping them make informed decisions and resolve disputes efficiently.

Edward Fenno, as Managing Member, leads his firm with a focus on quality, integrity, and client-centered service. His experience and disciplined approach enable him to deliver reliable solutions to modern legal challenges. He remains committed to protecting rights, resolving disputes, and guiding clients through complex legal environments with professionalism, precision, and consistent results across industries and platforms nationwide and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Member, Fenno Law Firm, LLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Forum on Communications Law, Section of Intellectual Property Law
• Associate Member, South Carolina Broadcasters Association
• Associate Member, South Carolina Press Association
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California
• South Carolina

Education

• University of Southern California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Princeton University
  Bachelor of Arts

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