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Phil Dutton

Education

University of Sydney Law School, LL.M., International Law, 1994

Western Michigan School of Law, J.D., 1990

George Washington University, B.A., 1985

Bar Admissions

State Bar Connecticut 1990

United States District Court, D-Connecticut 1990

Phil Dutton

Attorney

310-277-0010    pdutton@peterlawgroup.com    Vcard   

Education

University of Sydney Law School, LL.M., International Law, 1994

Western Michigan School of Law, J.D., 1990

George Washington University, B.A., 1985

Bar Admissions

State Bar Connecticut 1990

United States District Court, D-Connecticut 1990

Phil Dutton

Phil Dutton brings more than three decades of legal and business experience spanning real estate, entertainment, media, and corporate development. Based in Los Angeles, he serves as an attorney with The D4 Group and is Of Counsel to Peter Law Group. In these roles, he provides legal counsel across these sectors. His practice includes structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and transactions, advising on intellectual property, licensing, and rights management matters, and supporting executive leadership in strategic decision-making and long-term growth initiatives. He also advises on regulatory compliance and legal risk across business operations.

Mr. Dutton has experience working at the intersection of law, business, and media, representing companies in entertainment, real estate, and related industries. He advises executive leadership on legal, operational, and risk considerations associated with business activities and development.

Prior to joining The D4 Group, Mr. Dutton served as General Counsel for MeTV, where he was responsible for all corporate legal matters. In that role, he oversaw corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, negotiated and managed commercial contracts and strategic agreements, and directed intellectual property and media rights strategy. He advised executive leadership on legal and operational matters.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Dutton held corporate counsel positions with Clinton Reilly Holdings and American Gaming and Entertainment Limited, advising on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and business operations in domestic and international markets. He began his legal career as an associate attorney with Brown Jacobson, where he supported litigation and transactional matters.

Mr. Dutton earned an LL.M. in International Law from the University of Sydney Law School, a J.D. from Western Michigan School of Law, and a B.A. from George Washington University.

Leadership & Public Service

Mr. Dutton has served as Treasurer for mayoral campaigns in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In these roles, he was responsible for financial oversight, reporting, compliance, and fundraising coordination in accordance with campaign finance requirements.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Entertainment and Media Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Development
  • Risk Management
  • Campaign Finance Operations

Professional Experience

Attorney, The D4 Group
2005 – Present
Los Angeles, CA

Provide legal counsel across real estate, entertainment, and business development sectors. Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and transactions. Advise on intellectual property, licensing, and rights management matters. Support executive leadership in strategic decision-making and long-term growth initiatives. Manage legal and regulatory risk across diverse business operations.

General Counsel, MeTV
1999 – 2005
Los Angeles, CA

Served as chief legal officer responsible for all corporate legal matters. Oversaw governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Negotiated and managed high-value contracts and strategic agreements. Advised executive leadership on legal, operational, and risk considerations. Directed intellectual property and media rights strategy.

Corporate Counsel, Clinton Reilly Holdings
1995 – 2000
San Francisco, CA

Provided legal support for corporate transactions and business operations. Structured agreements and ensured regulatory compliance. Advised executive leadership on legal and strategic matters. Supported corporate development initiatives.

Corporate Counsel, American Gaming and Entertainment Limited
1994 – 1995
Sydney, Australia; Reno, NV

Advised on corporate legal matters within the gaming and entertainment sectors. Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts and agreements. Supported compliance and regulatory initiatives.

Associate Attorney, Brown Jacobson
1989 – 1993
Norwich, CT

Supported litigation and transactional legal matters. Drafted legal documents and conducted legal research and analysis. Assisted senior attorneys in case preparation and client matters.

Political & Campaign Experience

Treasurer, Mayoral Campaign
1996 – 1999
San Francisco, CA

Managed campaign financial oversight, reporting, and compliance. Supported fundraising operations and financial coordination.

Treasurer, Mayoral Campaign
2018
Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw campaign financial administration and reporting. Managed compliance and fundraising coordination activities.