Roy Black (attorney)
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Roy Black (born February 17, 1945) is an American civil and criminal defense trial attorney, he is also a founding partner of Black Srebnick. He is a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame.[1] He is known for his gaining an acquittal, in 1991, of William Kennedy Smith on charges of rape and for his representation of conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh.
Roy Black | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1945-02-17) February 17, 1945 (age 79) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Spouse |
Naomi Morris Black
(m. 1984, divorced)Lea Black (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Among the other celebrities whom Black has represented include actor Kelsey Grammer, racer Hélio Castroneves, Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis, artist Peter Max,[2] financier Jeffrey Epstein,[3] and pop musician Justin Bieber. Black is also informally referred to by his nickname, "The Professor".[4][1]