Celebrity Justice
Britney Spears Lawyers Up

Britney Spears has lawyered up again -- this time, she met with the lawyer who represented Mel Gibson in his DUI case.

Sources say Spears -- wearing a blonde wig -- went this morning to meet with Blair Berk, a prominent criminal defense lawyer whose roster of clients includes Lindsay Lohan, Halle Berry, Tracy Morgan and others.

We do not know why Spears chose to meet with Berk, although it's unlikely it has anything to do with her divorce. In her divorce case, Spears is repped by disso-queen Laura Wasser.

Spears could have met with Berk on a civil matter, as Berk handles both civil and criminal matters. Interestingly, Berk once repped Reese Witherspoon in her battle with hard-driving paparazzi. It's possible Spears went to Berk for similar reasons.

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61. Spears has enough $ to live off the rest of her life and never work another day. If she can't stand 'show biz' and all it involved then she ought to go back to Louisanna buy herself a horse ranch, quit showbiz and raise her da*n kids. She has NO excuse.

Posted at 6:03PM on Feb 21st 2007 by charlie

62. Oh and her underware, add that to mind & hair!
How do you scream help me? Hey Britney, call Rosie, she can't even hurt at this point AND the kids will be tended!

Posted at 5:57PM on Feb 21st 2007 by zabarini

63. HEY MEDIA IGNORE THE ATTENTION SEEKER WHORE, WE'VE SEEN IT ALL, FROM DOWN TO UP NAKED, WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SHOW... SHE IS ALL OVER THE PLACES, NEVER HOME NEAR HER KIDS, IF THAT IS NOT PATHETIC AND SICK, I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY MORE, GIVE HER A DOG, SHE WILL FEEL FOR THE DOG MORE THAN SHE FEELS FOR HER KIDS. WHORES SHOW. IGNORE THAT LOOSER, LET HER GO AWAY.

Posted at 6:21PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Ó¡H please

64. Another one bites the dust..Karma can be a bitch at times, seems hiding form Hollywierd wont help these cheaters,...

http://www.glitteratigossip.com/glitterati/2007/02/are_brad_and_an.html

Posted at 6:26PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Miapocca

65. I, for one, am sick of everyone blaming the paparazzi for Brit's mess. She WANTS the attention. There have been several incidents that scream "LOOK AT ME":
--Stepping out of the car with no panties
--changing into USED "stripper attire" at a NYC club
--passing out on NYE's in Vegas night club
--shaving hair is PUBLIC salon
--Checking in and out of Rehab, TWICE
as well as countless other strange and inappropriate incidents. I don't feel sorry for Brit and the mess she has gotten herself into. K-Fed had a PREG girlfriend when she met him, what kind of message was that to her? Duh, did she think he'd treat her any better? She runs all over town demanding attention and then cries that she wants to be left alone. She lives in LOS ANGELES!! If you want privacy, away from the spotlight, move! Several celebs have done just that. Demi Moore moved her family to Idaho to avoid intense media scrutinity. Others are raising their kids in different, more remote locations all over the country. There are many, many prime examples of celebrities that lead fairly normal lives and do not SEEK and CRAVE the attention Brit does. She should take lessons from them. Kate Hudson is a good example for her. She just recently went through a divorce and has a kid and you don't see her in a drunken stupor all of the news??

Do everyone a favor, especially yourself and your boys and STAY HOME! There is no need to be out partying every night of the week!! Get a grip!

Posted at 6:55PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Susannah

66. Brenda - you actually CAN have someone committed to a psychiatric facility involuntarily, under the Baker Act - if she is deemed a threat to herself and others. Personally, I don't know why this has not been done yet. People have been Baker-Acted for a lot less.

Posted at 7:15PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Michelle

67. LEAVE HER ALONE

Posted at 7:18PM on Feb 21st 2007 by ok

68. I think it is REALLY unfair for all of us to pass judgement on Britney. After all she is human and has the unfortunate influence from Paris Hilton who.... thinks she is untouchable. Britney is allowed to make mistakes as we all do. We also get caught up in things that go way beyond what we were intending. It may be drugs, may be prolonged post pardom depression. May be just a mom stressed out and acting out for the attention. Could be that SHE has a plan and no one knows about it.
I care for her because she is human and deserve respect in this trying time in her life. I will always buy her albums and watch her videos because lets face it... that is all I am looking for from famous people. They work for us. :)

Posted at 7:49PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Tim V

69. I agree...LEAVE THE POOR GIRL ALONE!! Isn't it enough that she's going crazy as it is.

It seems like everyone has something horrible to say about her, yet I'm sure if these same people stepped into her shoes for a day, they'd wouldn't be able to handle it as well as she has.

Let this lost soul find her way in this crazy world.

Posted at 8:06PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Why are people so CRUEL?

70. Leave her alone. The girl wants to get better and get well but the papparazi keeps bugging her. Give her peace of MIND. Put your place in her place. Try hard, to put yourself in her place. She is sick and tired of all what's written about her. Give her a break, at this point in her life. She needs to have peace of mind. Let's give her that. I understand that you are just doing your job but save Britney's life. She left the rehab maybe because she was track down by papparazi. Have a heart, please! We have judged Britney in so many ways. But I tell you, all she needs now is our understanding because she is going to some phase in her life. And we are not helping her if we continue to put her down. People are different and we all react differently. We don't know what is in her heart and mind. I am a little bit older than Britney. I have done crazy things when I was younger. And I just could not contain myself from laughing all the stupid things I've done in the past. And I bet, she will be that few years from now. Angelina Jolie has a wild past too or strange behavior but look at her now she is now a good humanitarian, a good mother and partner to Brad Pitt whom she affect in a positive way. She has become a better person. I say, Britney will surpass all of this trials in her life. Gradually, she will become the better Britney that we are all waiting for. But as a God fearing person, I don't want to contribute to a downfall of another person. Let's stop criticizing her because the girl needs all our support right now. GOD BLESS YOU, BRITNEY!

Posted at 8:06PM on Feb 21st 2007 by sheila

71. #61, Having someone committed is one of the most difficult legal processes there is. Are you kidding me? Britney isn't mentally insane nor is she any more a danger to herself or others than 98% of the people she parties with.

What Britney is, is a spoiled brat with too much time and money on her hands. A huge bore.
But not exactly straight-jacket material.

Posted at 8:02PM on Feb 21st 2007 by rags2riches2dirt

72. Bottom line…Britney is irresponsible. This is a human being who has been handed the world on a platinum platter and she still doesn’t get it. Her family, friends and fans have put up with her stupidity for years. Now her two young innocent sons are going to pay for her childish antics. Hope she saves some of those millions for therapy for the little ones.

Posted at 10:02PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Barry

73. More hot chicks here

http://www.brittanysexvids.com

Posted at 8:34PM on Feb 21st 2007 by smark

74. I must say I was surprised that she checked out today. I was betting on Friday evening/Saturday morning. Keep in mind, this is the wildest weekend of the year in Hollywood and Bev Hills. Lots of parties abound and the clubs on the strip are usually jumping a bit more than is normal for this time of year.

As well, she is staying at the Château Marmont in the heart of the strip which is sure to hopping all weekend with Oscar festivities. Nothing like seeing the success of others to chase away the blues of your own failing career... right?

By the way, this is the same Château Marmont (actually the only Château Marmont) where Jim Morrison (at a very low point in his musical career and personal life resulting in very bizarre behavior), tanked on booze and whatever, climbed out onto the ledge and flirted with the prospect of taking a header straight down onto Sunset Blvd. Shortly thereafter he would die mysteriously in Paris....but many believe it was the result of a drug overdose. It's also the same Château Marmont where John Belushi Died in a bungalow, of a drug overdose in 1982. Ironically, just prior to his death, he was seen totally tanked on booze and coke.........at The Roxy......the same club where Brit was tossing down her fav Jack & Cokes at the night after she "wigged out." Maybe she should have stayed across the way at the Mondrian....oh yeah, I forgot, she burned her bridges there the other night when she decided to shave her legs out by the pool. Maybe she should have stayed at the Hyatt....whoops.... that 's where Justin Timberlake's club "Chi" is located. Well there's always the Travel Lodge down the street.

By the way, the last that I heard, Lindsey Lohan was also calling the Château Marmont home. Let's all just hope the weekend goes well. BTW, it's Wednesday night - typically the biggest night for celebs to throw down in LA.

Take care of yourself Brit. I really mean that. Don't become a footnote on the underside tour of Hollywood.

Shawn

Posted at 8:38PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Shawn

75. I think she is quite obviously mentally confused and yes unbalanced, not that any of us are perrrrrfect. I am a bit older than Brit so I got all the wild partying out of me..I hope.. My life now is my children, my husband, a little work and my cat and music.. It sounds boring Im sure but I live for that now.. I was supporting Britney 100% but its everyday something bizzarre.. "Humpty Dumpty Britney is going to have a BIG FALL.." I think I will just close my eyes! I cant watch or listen to her crap everyday....sorrrryyy but enough is beyond enough.. 20 million strikes and your OUT OF THE GAME!!! GROW UP FOR YOUR KIDS & STOP BEING A RETARD!!!!

Posted at 8:46PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Pussycat

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