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Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100,000 Verdict Linked to Michael Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos is seeking to overturn a $100,000 jury verdict that held him liable for aiding disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a high-profile extortion case involving Nike. The verdict arose from a civil lawsuit that claimed Avenatti attempted to extort the sportswear giant but was supported by Geragos’ involvement. In a recent court filing, Geragos argued that the jury’s ruling was flawed and did not accurately reflect the facts of the case. He insists that he played no part in any nefarious activities related to the alleged extortion attempt, … Read more

Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100K Verdict Tied to Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos has requested a California court to dismiss a $100,000 jury verdict that concluded he assisted disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a failed scheme to extort Nike. Geragos claims the awarded damages are legally unsupportable, as they were given without a finding of liability against him. In his motion filed with the court, Geragos argues that awarding damages without establishing any legal responsibility contradicts established legal principles. He is contesting the jury’s decision, which emerged from allegations about Avenatti’s conduct during a high-profile case involving the sportswear giant. … Read more

Jury Awards $100,000 in Legal Malpractice Case Against Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Amid Controversial Nike Negotiations

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has awarded $100,000 in damages in a malpractice case involving prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of conspiring with the now-imprisoned Michael Avenatti to undermine a client’s legal claims against Nike. The case centered around allegations that Geragos played a role in facilitating Avenatti’s illegal conduct at the expense of his client, Gary Franklin, a youth basketball coach. Geragos’ attorney, Sean Macias, argued that the jury concluded no harm was caused by Geragos’ actions. Macias maintained that the jury found Geragos did not contribute to any damage suffered … Read more

Jury Orders Attorney Mark Geragos to Pay $100,000 in Nike Extortion Case, Sparking Controversy Over Trial Conduct

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in Los Angeles County awarded $100,000 to Gary Franklin in a lawsuit against prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of participating in a scheme to extort Nike in 2018. The case centered around allegations that Geragos and the now-disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti undermined a $1.5 million settlement that Franklin was entitled to receive for his youth basketball program. Franklin, who ran a Los Angeles-based organization, claimed Geragos and Avenatti derailed his negotiations with Nike by demanding separate payments without his knowledge. While Geragos has denied any illegal actions or … Read more