Debra Opri
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Debra Ann Opri | |
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| Born | June 10, 1960 |
| Occupation | Attorney at Law |
| Website | debraopri |
Debra Ann Opri (born June 10, 1960), is an American attorney. Opri's main office is in Los Angeles. Opri is licensed to practice law in California, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia D.C.. Opri is best known as a celebrity attorney and guest commentator on divorce and other high profile cases
Biography
Attorney
Debra Opri is a lawyer who gained a reputation as a celebrity attorney when she successfully represented James Brown against a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former employee.[1] Opri came to international attention as the lawyer who represented the parents of Michael Jackson, Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson, who hired Opri to protect their interests after their son was charged with child molestation;[2] as well as Pamela Hasselhoff[3] and Jermaine Jackson[4] in their divorces.
Other high profile cases included Anna Nicole Smith on a paternity action by her ex-boyfriend. Debra Opri was successful in securing the father's paternity rights and in his gaining custody of his daughter, Dannilynn, after Anna Nicole died in February, 2007.[5] Kevin Hart,[6] Liza Marquez against David Caruso[7] and clients from all walks of life, including those needing media abilities and experience in the legal forum.[citation needed]
Debra Opri is licensed to practice law in California, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia [D.C.], and is the founder of the law firm, Opri & Associates, APLC, located in Beverly Hills, California. Debra Opri continues to practice law through her law firm and continues to be a media personality on current legal cases and issues, with regular television appearances.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Mixed Verdict Returned in James Brown Case". Los Angeles Times. 2002-02-20. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "Police launch new search of Jackson ranch". CNN.com. 2004-12-03. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "Hasselhoff, Ex Back In Court For Custody". CBSNews.com. 2007-06-05. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "Jermaine Jacked by Judge in Custody Case". TMZ. 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "Anna Nicole Smith Rise and Fall". ABC. 2006-12-08. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ^ "Kevin Hart I'm Divorced ... And Still Rich". website. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "David Caruso sued by ex-girlfriend". website. 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2018-09-17.