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Lin Wood Confirms -- I'm Talking with Howard K.

Lin Wood, the high-powered lawyer with a specialty in defamation cases, has issued a statement confirming the TMZ report that he is, in fact, in discussions with Howard K. Stern:

Mr. Wood has received numerous inquiries seeking to confirm media reports that he is in discussions with Howard K. Stern concerning possible legal representation of Mr. Stern, both individually and in his capacity as the Executor of the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith. This statement is issued to confirm that such discussions are ongoing and that Mr. Wood expects to issue an additional statement early next week with respect to this matter. At this time, Mr. Wood is not commenting further on his discussions with Mr. Stern.

As TMZ first reported, a retainer agreement has not yet been signed, but we're told Stern and Wood have agreed in principle that the uber-aggressive lawyer would file various lawsuits against certain members of the media.

Wood filed numerous defamation claims against media outlets on behalf of Patsy and John Ramsey, for pointing a guilty finger at his clients.



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2521. Snow, don't be an idiot. He taped EVERYTHING on Anna and sold it to profit from her. What "Boyfriend" carries a press pass and yells at her to turn in different directions for pics like the paparazzi? Or drags her to people for one photo op after another? Stern tapes EVERYTHING. And Snow? If Stern was "taping Anna in her best interest to show how messed up she was," then why didn't he help her? Why did he pick up drugs at the Post Box for her? Why give her drugs in his name? Why not FORCE her into rehab? He ENABLED her while she was pregnant with that child, he HELPED her get "messed up", he did nothing responsible as a father or "husband".

I know all you Pro-Stern "They-looked-so-in-love" people are just doing this for attention. By now there's no way anyone with an ounce of common sense can't see the forest through the trees. If it walks like a duck........................

Actions speak louder than words. Howards actions SCREAM the word SUSPICIOUS.

Posted at 7:12AM on Apr 10th 2007 by Patty

2522. I want a fair inquest, and if HKS has not done anything wrong, than great stuff, we can all move on and I wish him the best.

Having said that, I think the sole purpose of going to the Bahamas was to seek security under the laws there. It doesn't matter who's idea it was, whether is was Anna's or HKS, they did go there for that purpose alone. It has been said repeated that Anna did what she wanted, in her drug consumption, and I believe that. The same thing can be said of HKS, he's a big boy, he wsn't forced to go to the Bahamas, he wanted too. So, to me, they were willing to accept and use the court system there when it benefitted them, but now that it seems slighted against them, in HKS's case he wants to change things.

The other thing that bothers me is the media. They used the media for whatever reason, be it financial gain for themselves, or to set up trust funds. Either way, they spoke openly with the media when they benefitted, but now that the media is reporting things that happened that are not favourable to them, HKS is not a happy camper.

You can't have it both ways, this is how they lived, Anna enjoyed the spot light, and by associating yourself with her the way Stern did, you have to accept that you have placed yourself in the position you are in on your own.

JMO

Posted at 8:54AM on Apr 10th 2007 by Vickie

2523. Say what U want, but HKS is the only one so far who hasn't thrown Anna under the bus, (so to speak) who has said nothing but good things about the woman he Loved...We didn't live in their house, & who are any of us to judge ??? I'm not sure why everyone & the media are so hateful to HKS, he hasn't been accused of anything but Loving Anna & his little girl......Let Anna Rest in Peace
As for "Mommy Dearest" keep her away !!!!!

Posted at 1:32PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Me:-) in Oregon

2524. Howard has gotten a bum wrap all he is doing is fulfilling Anna's wishes, and all you losers that can't see that is well----losers.

Posted at 8:07PM on Apr 10th 2007 by June

2525. Is this possible? HKS hires a lawyer to defend him against defamation with an understanding that the large fees imposed (perhaps obtained from a trust fund) are then split between the two ... just a bit of discernment.

Posted at 2:10AM on Aug 12th 2007 by SAD

2526. 2543. Will Howie's Daddy have to pay for his lawyer also or will his high powered lawyer simply take a piece of the inheritance and Estate that Howie expects to get from Howard Marshall! Most likely their tongues are all hanging out for that 474 million!

Posted at 9:54AM on Apr 10th 2007 by stormy

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There is NO MONEY!!!!!!
http://www.law.com/traffic/AnnaNicole.html

Posted at 11:47PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Nassau Nelly

2527. Howard benefitting from the Marshall Estate is the equivalent of him stealing from a little kid's piggy bank. Oh wait - he is a pig. Maybe it's the norm for him.

Posted at 8:50AM on Apr 12th 2007 by Patty

2528. Mr. Wood, How are you getting Paid.....

Posted at 4:20PM on Apr 12th 2007 by JoJo

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