Celebrity Justice
Opri to Birkhead -- You Done Me Wrong

Debra Opri railed on ex-client Larry Birkhead today, claiming that she got the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby a million-dollar media deal -- but didn't get bupkis.

Opri appeared via telephone on "The Big Story with John Gibson" and went wild, lashing out at Larry Birkhead, claiming he has publicly smeared her and has destroyed her "good name." Opri claimed she got Birk the baby and made him popular and she deserves to be paid.

Opri defended her humongous legal bill, saying she earned it. Last night on FOX's "On the Record," Greta asked Birkhead who he would like to have dinner with more -- Opri or Virgie Arthur. Birkhead replied that he couldn't afford to have dinner with Opri, so Virgie won by default.



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91. SweetShammie -
By stating that you think Opri should be paid the absolute LUDICROUS amount she charged Larry, you obviously don't have a clue! How'd you like it if your frickin' lawyer charged you for $3000 dinners and her husband's dry-cleaning? I don't care if I were multi-billionaire Bill Gates who could just throw down that type of money on one roulette spin...I'd still fight an asinine bill like this!! It's called TAKING ADVANTAGE...that's what OPRI'S trying to do to Larry and it's completely not right!

And to those of you morons saying that BIRKHEAD should use his daughter's trust fund...um, you are even more clueless than SweetShammie, as he doesn't HAVE ACCESS to the TRUST fund, as when Anna died, she was STILL IN THE PROCESS OF SUING HOWARD MARSHALL for millions! The suit is NOT a done deal. There is no money yet!! Good Lord people. Watch the news.

Posted at 7:33PM on Jun 12th 2007 by KT

92. Please don't forget that Debra's initial representation agreement with Larry was that she would represent him for no fees (as Debra would get tons of publicity and be set forever). Too bad for Larry he did not get that in writing. Debra's legal bill was crafted after the fact and after she herself has engineered a huge payment check Larry earned to appear on a TV show to be deposited into Debra's business bank account. This is a totally unethical action as Larry never authorized Debra to tender the check. When Larry demanded the money, suddenly Larry has a legal bill from Debra adding up to nearly the exact amount of the check. Debra should face discipline by the California Bar, disbarment and I hope Larry prevails with his malpractice action - it is absolutely warranted. Debra claims she made Larry popular - Larry made himself popular by being the boyfriend of one of the most gorgeous and famous people in the world, the late & lovely Anna Nicole Smite. Further, Debra claims she got Larry a TV deal - Debra didn't get Larry anything - if TV wants Larry, TV will get Larry even if he is represented by Minnie Mouse. I think Debra Opri needs therapy and if her career is destroyed (as she blames Larry for) Debra has destroyed her own career by her own hand.

Posted at 7:33PM on Jun 12th 2007 by DOLORES WOLSTENHOLME

93. Listen bitches...ANNA NICOLE.......didnt get paid ..six hundred thousand dollars
in her life time and she took her clothes off and slept with a 90 year old and dry humped Howard k Stern,,ewww. So OPRI ,dont waste anymore time !!get naked and pork Howards grandaddy!!

Posted at 7:34PM on Jun 12th 2007 by my little bit

94. BIRKHEAD"S APPEARANCES::::
Monday----Greta

Tuesday---Larry King

Wednesday---still deciding

Thursday--still thinking

Friday-- might have something else to do

Posted at 7:37PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Good Grief

95. Right on DOLORES WOLESTENHOLME!! Good post...too bad half the Opri-lovers on this site don't know what the term "ethics" means...much less, the word professional, b/c they probably don't have jobs themselves. I can't imagine any boss who would hire people who use such convoluted logic!

Posted at 7:49PM on Jun 12th 2007 by KT

96. Tara You don't even know the whole story you dumb bitch, he hired her and signed a contract. I know the bill might be inflated but he has stated from the get go he will not pay her a dime. She is owed something, that is called NOT PAYING YOUR BILLS, WTF DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ABOUT THAT. Now go pay your rent!

Posted at 7:44PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Tony

97. WHY IS EVERYONE GETTING WORKED UP OVER ONE LAWYER, THEY ARE ALL THE SAME. WHO HERE IS ONE WHO HAS NO BEEF ABOUT BEING CHEATED , OVER CHARGED AND THINKS HIS LAWYER IS HONEST.WHOSE OPINON DIFFERS FROM - IF YOU WANT TO GET SCREWED GO TO A LAWYER. ENOUGH SAID

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 12th 2007 by FRANK& STEIN

98. Good Luck and best wishes Birkhead.

Opri is a train wreck of a lawyer. She could care less of who she railroads for a fast buck; including her own clients.

Her job is to work in the best interest of her clients; to foster being civil and respectful to each other. Instead, she ruins people lives and relationships. When she's done there's no chance for reconciliation or ammicability between the two parties.

Posted at 7:48PM on Jun 12th 2007 by what_a_Joke

99. I would never ever trust a attorney like her...... Who would ever hire one such as she to air their dirty laundry......SHAME ON OPRI......

Posted at 7:49PM on Jun 12th 2007 by the real jojo

100. I think Larry should pay the girl,he made millions of the deal,but,how maney millionaire pay there bill,he has a 600 million dollar baby

Posted at 7:51PM on Jun 12th 2007 by convict #9818783

101. Excuse ME! Debra Opri didn't get Larry the baby....Larry's DNA got Larry the baby.

Posted at 7:54PM on Jun 12th 2007 by kitty

102.

Serious question for the Sternoids:

what state in the united states could howard remain in a house in which he was a guess when the original person who lived in the house dies?

can an unrelated person with no proof of why they are watching television in someone elses house just hang on in the house for a year simply because he "knew " the dead person?

the bahamas ad is right, "it is better in the Bahamas."

Posted at 8:31PM on Jun 12th 2007 by the simple life

103. TONY - I suppose you know the whole story b/c you sound SUPER INTELLIGENT...calling Tara a "dumb bitch" and all. Glad to hear you pay your rent...what is it, like $50 a month to the government for the housing project you live in?

Posted at 7:55PM on Jun 12th 2007 by KT

104. A) She ONLY agreed to do the case Pro-Bono IF Larry had not made enough money through deals SHE SECURED for him....AND he signed for that agreement

B) Why is it OK with you folks for Larry Birkhead to use the media to slam Opri? When she stayed quiet, you still attacked her, now she is fighting back ( rightfully so ) you still critisize her.

C) Go to ART Harris and READ her appeal. It's fairly straight forward

I hope she gets every penny from that professional star suer Birkhead. It's not the first time Birkhead has sued a public figure, but I hope by the time Opri wins, it will be the last.

Seems Larry has the money to sue her, so why wont he pay his bills?

Posted at 8:00PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Lucas

105. 101. Right on DOLORES WOLESTENHOLME!! Good post...too bad half the Opri-lovers on this site don't know what the term "ethics" means...much less, the word professional, b/c they probably don't have jobs themselves. I can't imagine any boss who would hire people who use such convoluted logic!

Posted at 7:49PM on Jun 12th 2007 by KT

Somebody hired you and you won't even read the facts that were posted for you.....

Posted at 7:57PM on Jun 12th 2007 by NobodyCaresAboutTheFacts

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