Josh Escovedo is a shareholder in Buchalter’s Sacramento and Los Angeles offices and the Co-Chair of the Sports Law Industry Group. He is a member of Buchalter’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate Practice Groups. With a keen focus on delivering exceptional legal representation, Josh’s expertise encompasses a diverse range of legal areas.

Josh’s litigation practice focuses on complex matters involving breaches of contracts, fraud, shareholder and partnership disputes, and other business-related actions. Josh has also become known as a recognized authority in defamation and free-speech actions. His thorough understanding of these matters allows him to provide strategic counsel and achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.

Josh’s intellectual property practice focuses on trademark and copyright law and includes litigation and transactional matters. Josh regularly handles infringement litigation, trademark and copyright registration, licensing, and acquisitions and sales of intellectual property. His comprehensive approach ensures that his clients’ intellectual-property assets are protected and maximized.

Josh also maintains a sophisticated real estate practice, catering to a wide range of needs for commercial property owners and developers. His expertise includes commercial contract and lease disputes, purchase and sale litigation, development disputes, fraud actions, mechanic’s lien claims, and general advice and counsel to property owners and developers. Josh’s dedication to his clients’ success and deep understanding of the real estate industry make him a trusted advisor in this complex field.

Josh is certified by the NFLPA, CFLPA, and MLBPA (pending) as a contract advisor. As both an agent and an attorney, Josh has developed an intimate understanding of the sports industry, its collective bargaining agreements, and the business of sports. This valuable insight has paved the way for him to establish a specialized sports practice, catering to the diverse needs of athletes, coaches, managers, teams, and fellow agents. Whether it’s reviewing services contracts, negotiating endorsement deals, or representing clients’ interests in arbitration, Josh’s deep understanding of the sports provides a significant advantage to his clients. With his knowledge and experience, Josh can navigate the complexities of sports-related legal matters with precision and ensure his clients receive the best possible outcomes.

Awards and Honors

• Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2025
• Best Lawyers in America®, “Ones to Watch”, 2022-2025, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Real Estate
• JD Supra Readers’ Choice Top Author Award – Trademarks, 2019-2020, 2022-2023
• Northern California Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2017 – 2023
• Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List – Litigation: Intellectual Property, 2018, 2019, 2023
• Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree – 2021
• Karen Dorey Award, 2012

Professional Involvement

• Sacramento County Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• Sacramento County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, Vice President
• Federal Bar Association—Sacramento Chapter, Director and Secretary

Bar Admissions

• California

Significant Accomplishments
<ul><li>Successful in a two-day bench trial with the client’s license to practice law on the line. After the conclusion of Plaintiff’s case, the Court granted a motion for judgment, resulting in a defense judgment.</li></ul>