Martin Singer

Martin D. Singer (born 1952) is an American attorney. Considered to be one of Hollywood's foremost and widely recognized lawyers, he has been described as "Hollywood's favorite legal hit man" and the "bane of studio chiefs and tabloid editors" and is recognized as a significant figure in the realm of celebrity legal matters.

Singer is known for his robust "headline-snuffing" approach, earning him the nickname "Mad Dog Marty" Bruce Willis, Charlie Sheen, Harry Reid, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Dennis Rodman, Sheldon Adelson, George Soros, Tom Arnold, Mike Myers, Kate Gosselin, and Jim Carrey,

During his time as a student at the City College of New York, Singer initially contemplated a medical career but realized his sensitivity might be a hindrance. He also ruled out engineering after his father's death, as it would demand extensive hours of study. He eventually pursued a major in political science and later attended Brooklyn Law School, with his wife Deena providing support through her job as a legal secretary.

In 1983, Singer successfully represented producer Lawrence Gordon in a dispute with Paramount Pictures, obtaining a restraining order that allowed his client back on the lot.

In 2006, Singer was enlisted to handle Associated Press coverage critical of a land transaction involving Senator Harry Reid.

In 2008, Singer represented Jeremy Piven in a Broadway production case involving claims of mercury poisoning. His arguments ultimately persuaded an impartial arbitrator to support Piven's account of the events.

In 2021, after NBA player Tristan Thompson faced allegations of infidelity while dating Khloé Kardashian, Singer issued a cease-and-desist letter and publicly addressed the accuser. That same year, he secured a default judgment for Thompson in his defamation case against a woman who falsely claimed he was the father of her child.

Singer has specialized in using legal actions to assist celebrities in breaking contracts with managers who may have engaged in unauthorized talent agent activities, potentially violating California law. For example, Singer helped Richard Pryor reclaim fees paid to his manager, David Franklin, who was not a licensed talent agent at the time. including cease-and-desist letters and legal threats to media outlets and accusers. However, his hard-edged approach has faced scrutiny in the wake of the #MeToo movement, as questions arise regarding the effectiveness of his strategies amid the shift towards empowering survivors of abuse to speak out.

Personal life Singer and his wife have three children.