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3/16/2007 10:06 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Opri and Out

Larry Birkhead breaking newsLarry Birkhead's attorney Debra Opri issued a statement this morning, saying "Larry Birkhead and I have terminated our attorney-client relationship effective immediately."

TMZ has learned that there has been trouble brewing for some time, and that this split was not a surprise to either party. We know they have butted heads over various issues in the past three weeks. Larry will participate in today's hearing in the Bahamas, but will only be represented by a Bahamian attorney. We know that he has not yet retained new counsel in the United States.


Opri, for her part, says "My prayers will be with Larry and Dannielynn always."

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jane smith:  1795 days ago


I think Debra was too pushy and filed silly actions like the "put up or shut up " situation. she sounded like a silly little girl. Also she seemed to be taking everything too personal.

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patce:  1795 days ago

I think this is the best thing that could have happened to LB! Debra is so over bearing and I think the judges in LA are sick of her antics.I think he will have a better chance with any other attorney.

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ME:  1795 days ago

Larry was tired of seeing her mug for the camera like a celeb.

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Kim:  1795 days ago

Woooo Hooooo she is just a big mouthy *itch!

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anon:  1795 days ago

Who cares? This woman came off as a know-it-all bully. Uppity. These Jersey/New York types think everyone is afraid of them. I'm not. These rich people wouldn't know hard times if they kissed them on the butt. Kelly Ripa included. She is always acting on her show like she is so tough. Please. The girl is anorexic, spoiled and self-centered. Hopefully Larry hires someone still smart, yet down to earth.

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Donna:  1795 days ago

she is the most hateful and rude thing and it's digusting how she hangs on him,i think she has a thing for him.

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Jamie:  1795 days ago

Thank GOD!!!! She was a mouthy old b*tch!! She loved all the publicity and you could tell every time she was in site!!!! Holding Larry's arm.... Come on what attorney touches the client?????? Couldn't stand her and hope she was NOT paid!

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Nic:  1795 days ago

maybe HKS$$ and Birkhead have made a deal....they were trying to make a one without Opri present!!

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ME:  1795 days ago

Howard did want to make a deal without attorneys. Will this happen now????

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gettheboysawayfromher:  1795 days ago

OMG please don't tell me he fired her because he wants to strike a deal with the evil one. OMG just today! OMG what the hell did she do. She was on Greta last night and was fine.
If LB strikes a deal and by no means is he out for the money, he will have the evil one on his back the rest of his life. OMG Lord please watch over Larry today and let him be brave and strike no deals, remember he wasnt going to strike a dea.
The thing here I am so worried about is, it can be only one problem here - God no - he is going to strike a deal. remember larry he is evil from the ghetto.

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pls:  1795 days ago

So glad he finally got smart, she was just trying to make a name for herself im sure this would already have been resolved had she not been involved.

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Go KY:  1795 days ago

Two Scenarios...

1. They were able to obtain DNA from the visit with baby and test results are back...not his.
2. All that arm touching and familiarity...perhaps they are more "intimate" now and she would have a moral obligation to step down.

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Bill:  1795 days ago

Debra was a great attorney. Larry will ultimately regret this decision. Howard's attorney pales in comparison to Debra.

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chrissy:  1795 days ago

I think it's a damn shame. I think she had LB best interests at heart and wanted him to have that baby and I think LB is so stupid and will strike a deal with the devil Howard. I really like LB and think he's the father and would get the baby. I think this was a bad move.

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where is the justice:  1795 days ago

I think that Larry was taken back by Debra's actions in their last press conference ..I noticed that at one point he wanted to stop her from what she was saying and he seemed very uncomfortable with how she was acting. I think she comes on a little bit to strong at times and that can turn people off . He might have been worried that it might ruin his chances.

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