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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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Janet:  1795 days ago

Debra Opri stood by him all this time. Larry was a traitor.

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LGK:  1795 days ago

25 - HEY DONT TALK ABOUT NEW YORKERS LIKE THAT OR I'LL PUNCH YOU IN THE MOUTH! LMAO jk.....

New Yorkers are actually quite nice. Opri is an embarrassment To NY the same way Virgie & Co. are an embarrassment to Many people I have spoken to in Texas. It is clearly a stereotype about NY. It is very diverse and trust me....Not everyone is a brute, rude, loud obnoxious and mean spirited like Opri "butch".

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Go KY:  1795 days ago

I think we may have misjudged HKS.....why, he must be the greatest Svengali that ever lived! He is a master manipulator....and now he has gotten to LB.

Larry, my friend, you have made a HUGE mistake....

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jjk:  1795 days ago

I think Opri's excellent legal skills were very important to getting Larry Birkhead this far. I hope he acknowledges his respect for her and acknowledges his gratitude.

However, at this point, someone who has experience in high profile cases, in dealing with the media and enlisting it in furthering your case, may be what is needed.

The important thing -- what is most crucial -- is for Larry Birkhead to be reunited with his daughter as soon as possible. For the well-being of Dannielynn.

Not a power struggle of egos between Barth and Opri.

I say let Howard have his 6% of the Marshall estate.

As far as controlling Anna's image, it would be best for Dannielynn that Anna's image in all the sordid aspects it assumed under HK$'s tutelage, be allowed to fade as soon as possible, IMO. Anna was not an artist. She marketed herself as a spectacle.

I don't trust Howard with this. I think he'll make decisions in this area that will not be good for Dannielynn in the long run.

I hope Larry Birkhead brings Gloria Allred on board. She's tough, she also has finesse, and she very much understands how to promote her causes through the media.

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Jlight:  1795 days ago

"Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the most swelled up head of all?"

http://www.debraopri.com/media/birkhead/photos.htm

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Rosalie:  1795 days ago

It always seemed like she only wanted to be on TV, wasn't interested in the actual case.

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Naomi Carl:  1795 days ago


I think Debra did the best she could and something is brewing between LB and Stern. How pitiful these so called mature men are. The baby doesn't know now all thats going on but this will be history and think of what she'll learn when she gets older. We know its all for the money. This baby needs stability now and when she realizes the whys she will be hurt beyond repair. Debra wasn't any different than all the other lawyers and of course they will be paid highly so again its all for the money..What a crappy life they all live. MONEY PREVAILS!

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Lori:  1795 days ago

Oh Crap! I mean, I know she was loud and a bully, but hey that is the kind of atty you want when fighting for a baby, someone willing to go the extra mile and fight for you. She gave it her all and I sure hope this doesn't mean Larry is considering striking a deal with $$$Tern? Oh geesh!

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what:  1795 days ago

Larry has made a deal with Stern. Opri was the best bull dog in this fight. Stern probably has more dirt on Larry than you can imagine. I believe they all took and are taking drugs, I also believe LB and NKS are Homosexual. And probably have pictures of their togetherness. It is called Blackmail. Thats how HKS has operated through out this hole thing. RR holding the Blackmail evidence. Getting a Bahamian attorney probably from the Gibson family or that Corrupted group in the so called Government of Bahamas. Not a place you want to visit. Perhaps Larry is not the father? He seems like he could be controlled just like ANS. A very weak guy.

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colleen stockert:  1795 days ago

Larry made the right choice. She was stopping him from making any kind of deal. He wants to have his daughter now, not 6 months from now when the court finally rules on something. She was a cold obnoxious person I'm glad to see her go!

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Deb:  1795 days ago

She clearly is a someone I wouldn't want involved in my life let alone fighting for my so called daughter. I always thought 2 things..either they were getting it on or she is a lesibian! What do you think?
Just hope the baby is always safe and very loved!!!

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belle:  1795 days ago

Get a grip, if it wasn't for Opri, Larry wouldn't be where he is now. He has let Stern get to him and she is rightfully Ticked. It's all about the money. Personally, I hope the Mother get's the baby and the money. At least she is a blood relative and we know for sure she is the grandmother. I would fight till my last dying breath for my grandchild too. Money or no Money!!!!!

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Jbella:  1795 days ago

I think he cut a deal with HKS. I hope this doesn't come back and bite him in the butt.

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ELLENS THE BOMB:  1795 days ago

YEA WAY TO GO LARRY!!!!! YOU DON'T NEED THAT CAMERA HOGGING LOUD MOUTH .

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Moe knows mo than anybody:  1795 days ago

I jumped the bandwagon, Larry, sorry- you made a fool out of yourself this time. I was sooo believing you were in this for the right outcome. Now its a $ thing, just like Howard.
Debi was the best thing that happened to you. Of course she is argumentative, what's an attorney suppose to do?

GO VIRGIE!!!

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