Law Practice
Feb. 20, 2020
Avenatti: When tough lawyering becomes extortion
When a federal jury convicted celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti of attempted extortion last week, it sent a clear message: There are lines even the most aggressive attorneys should not cross. The verdict in U.S. v. Avenatti should be a wake-up call for lawyers across the country who like pushing the envelope.
Neama Rahmani
Co-Founder
West Coast Trial Lawyers
Phone: 213-927-3700
Email: nr@westcoasttriallawyers.com
Neama is a former federal prosecutor who now represents plaintiffs in personal injury and employment matters.
When a federal jury convicted celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti of attempted extortion last week, it sent a clear message: There are lines even the most aggressive attorneys should not cross. The verdict in U.S. v. Avenatti should be a wake-up call for lawyers across the country who like pushing the envelope.
Avenatti, famous for his bluster and bulldog tactics, had leverage over Nike. The athletic giant, according to the ...
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