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Representing a Celebrity Client

By Lynne Strober, David S Carton and Michael J. Diamond
April 28, 2012

The Internet and media are replete with stories about famous people getting divorces, but the stories often omit salient information. The divorcing parties could be well-known sports figures, actors, musicians, politicians, international financiers, writers or producers. Frequently, we hear the news after the conclusion of the case, and only sometimes do we learn the name of the attorneys. (Of course, to us practitioners, that is of great interest!) Often, we do not know the outcome of the case. The famous clients' net worth, income and the details of their investments are never publicly revealed. Custody is not disclosed. It is all kept private.

How is that accomplished? The representation of such an individual requires some special considerations.

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