Lawyer Showdown in Britney Case

Celebrity Justice2/1/2008 10:40 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Lawyer Showdown in Britney Case

Britney Spears Sources tell TMZ Britney's divorce lawyers and the lawyers representing the conservatorship may collide in a "last one standing" dispute.

We know Britney's divorce team at the law firm of Trope and Trope has been dealing with newly-exiled Sam Lutfi and believes he is well-meaning. Jamie Spears, the freshly appointed co-conservator, has made it clear he dislikes the Trope firm and wants them out of Britney's life -- in large part because of the firm's alliance with Sam.

Lutfi is furious at the commissioner who issued the various orders today and has been in touch with Trope and Trope numerous times this afternoon. Based on those conversations, the firm believes the orders defy Britney's wishes because she feels great ill will toward her dad.

So here's the scenario: It's possible Trope and Trope could go to court Monday at 1:30 PM PT and challenge the choice of conservator. If Jamie Spears is in it for the long haul, it's also possible one of his first orders of business will be to 86 Trope and Trope from Britney's life.

Stay tuned.

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Frederick: 1472 days ago

Go Team Spears!!

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katmoon: 1472 days ago

Do you think someone will make a movie about all this drama one day? This stuff is just crazy!

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Andy: 1472 days ago

>If Jamie Spears is in it for the long hall,

The long hall? Well it's Friday, your copy editors must be tired.

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K: 1472 days ago

FIGHT IT JAMIE.. SAM IS A LOSER AND A FREELOADER.. DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO FOR YOUR DAUGHTER!!!...

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Legal Eagle: 1472 days ago

any representation of osama lutfi by T&T is a conflict of interest and will get them in hot water with the State Bar of CA - and they better be careful how much information they are sharing with him, as well,

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ann: 1472 days ago

How can they think he's well meaning? She didn't do anything she was supposed to do for court and went off all crazy doing whatever with Sam. Those lawyers need to go away. It's none of their business.

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Kelli: 1472 days ago

Good Grief Charlie Brown!UUHHGG!!

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Honey Carlson: 1472 days ago

well...since Britany tried to lock those lawyers out.....she must not like them either....

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Whatever: 1472 days ago

Um, This is stupid! they are her divorce lawyers and therefore should have no dealings w/ a case outside of that. They can't rep for Sam because that would be a conflict of interest! (or something.........this whole thing is crazy)

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Debbie: 1472 days ago

I was surfing the other sites - and it seems that TMZ is the only one with and of this information....

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Lola La Pistola: 1472 days ago

Do you people spend your entire evenings alone, on your computer, hitting the refresh button over and over awaiting any new tidbit on this nit-wit?

Step away from your keyboard. Get out of your house and enjoy the real world.

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tuna marie: 1472 days ago

her parents have to fight for their daughters life. that is the only chance she has.

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Honey Carlson: 1472 days ago

blood is thicker than water....Sam, you had your 15 minutes of fame...exit stage left please.....

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rachel: 1472 days ago

Yo, everyone,

Go out now and appoint a power of attorney, and make a will, and if you have kids, appoint a guardian

You NEVER know!!!!!!!!

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K: 1472 days ago

I dont think that Freeloading Lutfi can fight it.. afterall as of today he no longer has a job!!! I would love to see Donald Trump in Lutfi face say "Lutfi, your're fired!"

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