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Lawyer Showdown in Britney Case

Britney SpearsSources 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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76. CRAZY BITCH!!! DIE!!!!

Posted at 1:12AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by 666

77. why would the court give him control of her money .. she doesn't even like him .. he has NO Right to fire her lawyers .. her parents are probably tryin got help K-Fed cause he'll give them access to the kids n money .. Britney's parents are the Worst I ever scene .. I mean who Sells the new Born pics of ur Under age Child. Her parents are gold diggers just like K-Fed .. they need to go to Hell .. n just leave Briney ALONE

Posted at 1:14AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Kayan Phoenix

78. Just remember folks, Trope and Trope was going to drop Britney because they could not communicate with her. They was also supposed to be representing Anna Nicole, remember, Ron Rale, Howard K Sterns Buddy worked for them. People need to back off and let the Spears take care of her daughter and get Sam and Trope and Trope out of there.

Posted at 1:27AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Here We Go Again/HKS Guilty

79. Crazy Bitch would you just die already. I figured you would have offed yourself by now!!!!! !! you are a wacko...your parents suck @ss! that fake british accent...what you're madonna now?? another SKANK i might add!!

Posted at 1:33AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by 666

80. i read that her t&t lawyers compiled a list of lawyers for britney to choose from, and she selected the doc who's treating her now and got her into the hospital, where she needs to be. so it sounds to me like her lawyers ARE trying to help her. plus tmz reported it was tense at the house before britney went because her family didn't want her to go (although they were planning their own intervention), but that the lawyers & sam wanted her to get treatment.

anyway, when britney's out she can see sam then as much as she wants. this is temporary.

Posted at 1:30AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by JJ

81. i mean a list of psychiatrists to choose from!

Posted at 1:31AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by JJ

82. Mr & Ms Speers (Jaimie and Lynne): I hope somehow you get this. You are absolutely doing the right thing. You may not be popular with your daughter for it, but you are protecting her and probably saving her life...THAT...is your ultimate responsibility as her parents. I wish you could have done this much earlier, but I know, it is not easy coming to terms with making an enemy of your child while at the same time saving her. Please, stick to your convictions, you are truly Britney's last hope.

My prayers are with you, truly. Sandra Jean

Posted at 2:10AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Sandra

83. this is to donna #70...right on..nothing more or less to be said....a perfect 10!!

Posted at 2:33AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by lynnieknowsnothing

84. brit has mental problems for sure, and she knows she does...do you think she is adding to them, exaggerating them, to gain sympathy to get her kids back..."look at me, look what kfed has done to me" it is a story a spoiled child would concoct...and we know she isn't and hasn't been in a normal state of mind for years....exploitation is all she knows

Posted at 2:47AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by lynnieknowsnothing

85. X17 has posted Britney's new video to be downloaded on X17 site. Did oSAMa sell it to X17? If so , does he have MORE of Britney's property? Is oSAMa still employed by X17? Will X17 be sued and oSAMa go to jail for breaking the restraining order??? What do you think TMZ bloggers?

Posted at 2:45AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Jan

86. Sheesh. Lutfil or her family won't get any money because the lawyers will have it all. Pathetic.

Posted at 3:03AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Hyde

87. I just hope Britney will stick to treatment once she´s released, otherwise she´s back to status quo!

If she was well she would have never invited creeps like Sam into her life. As things stand he´s fighting like crazy now to hold on to his control and his meal ticket. He´s made her so dependent on him that right now - in her delusional state - she probably feels like they´re keeping her best friend from her, which will make her furious. But in time, as she gets better (I do hope she will keep taking her meds and stay in therapy after the hospital stay) , she will realize what a bloody enabler and no-good shell of a man he is!!

Btw: Doesn´t she have any FRIENDS? I have only been keeping up with her since December and have never seen anyone around her but Sam, other paparazzi and this Alli-chick. It´s like she´s been living in some kind of weird bubble with the sole exposure to people who mooch of her.

Many don´t talk favourable about her dad....what did he do to her in the past? Could it be possible that he changed? I know my dad did....he was a drunk and didn´t care about this family. Now that he´s come of age he´s realized many things and tries his best to make up for past failures. From seeing Jamie´s pics (all we can really go by) he looks genuinely concerned and moved.

Also, I can´t stand K-fed. Yes, he may come across as the caring dad. But what choice does he have? He´s the father, got custody and plus wants to continue to live of Britney. But isn´t he the one who published the clip of Britney being high and out of it (correct me if I am wrong)? He comes across like a big-mouthed redneck with a pea for brains. Another creep - if you ask me - another choice Britney made because she hasn´t been well for a long time.

And to all these people posting nasty stuff about her: Why even take the time if you don´t like her? The way some express themselves on a public internet board (cursing, foul language) makes me wonder how they´re even been able to activate enough braincells to turn on a computer haha.

Posted at 3:26AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Sage

88. God bless you Britney.

Posted at 3:42AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Harvy L Rabbit

89. # 3 they are her lawyers whey in the world should they go away,its there business...and her dad should be worried about his daughter..not her money,(the court could have put a freeze on her money) what kind of father is he...#4 it seems hes fighting for his self,the man should be with her..and not running around like hes the crazy one..he wants to keep everyone away from her,...and she gets mad and yells,she dont want her dad to be the one over her money,and that makes her look bad,...but she really gets up set....and maybe the reason her dad dont go to see her is beause she dont want him there....the old ass and his wife need a damn job,and stop getting a free ride off there kids.....

Posted at 3:55AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by sorrymotheransfather

90. Wacky, weird Britney, isn't that a bit harsh????? This woman has a disease. When are all of you going to wake up and realize this????? This is not a fun filled freak show for our viewing enjoyment!!!! This woman has serious mental problems, and it is no laughing matter.. You all have a computer, look up Bipolar disorder!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is serious!!!!!!!!!! If she does not get this under control, and get some kind of calmness in her life, she will end up dead!!! Is that truly what TMZ, you the viewers, her Fans, and the rest of the world want??????? You may be asking why I am viewing all of this, well I do truly care, I love Britney, and only wish her well! I myself have a mental illness, not even close to the extent of hers, and I do not have near the amount of stress that she has to live with on a daily basis., What I deal with is hard enough , I could never deal with what she goes through daily!!!!!!!!! I would kill myself!!!!!!!! Get a heart people, and wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People are real, they have feelings, and emotions just like the rest of us, they are human!!!!!

Posted at 4:00AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by Specialstarr68

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