Trent Copeland | |
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Alma mater | George Washington University Law School |
Known for | Lawyer to celebrities |
Website | www |
Trent Copeland (born December 24) is an American trial lawyer.
Copeland received a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from George Washington University Law School. [1] Copeland represented Shannen Doherty in her arrest for drunk driving [2] and he successfully defended Jean-Claude Van Damme in his Beverly Hills criminal matter. [2] [3] His clients have included Hollywood celebrities [2] and studio executives. Copeland also represented a music producer in an assault case stemming from an altercation with Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil. [4]
Copeland is often seen on CBS News [5] [6] and CNN's "Larry King Live" commenting and providing legal analysis on celebrity or national legal news stories. [7]
Copeland is licensed to practice law in California. [1]
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