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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91. 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....

Posted at 9:48AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Why Larry Why

92. 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.

Posted at 9:51AM on Mar 16th 2007 by jjk

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

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

Posted at 1:50PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Jlight

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

Posted at 9:47AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Rosalie

95.
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!

Posted at 9:47AM on Mar 16th 2007 by naomi carl

96. 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!

Posted at 9:52AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Lori

97. 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.

Posted at 10:26AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Mutzie

98. 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!

Posted at 11:20AM on Mar 16th 2007 by colleen stockert

99. 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!!!

Posted at 9:48AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Deb

100. 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!!!!!

Posted at 4:12PM on Mar 16th 2007 by belle

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

Posted at 10:30AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Jbella

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

Posted at 9:59AM on Mar 16th 2007 by diane parker

103. 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!!!

Posted at 9:49AM on Mar 16th 2007 by i cannot believe this

104. I THINK SHE WAS A GREAT LAWER FOR HIM.....DIDNT TAKE ANY SHIT.....LAWERS SHOULD HAVE A BIG LOUD MOUTH....HE SEEMS SHY, IT WAS GOOD FOR HIM....

Posted at 9:51AM on Mar 16th 2007 by DAN

105. If a deal's in the making what kind of deal could it be...split the money and some kind of visitation rights for Howard OR Larry gets the baby and Howard gets control of all the money. Hmmmm.....

Posted at 10:06AM on Mar 16th 2007 by KarenM42

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