Trent Copeland (lawyer)

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Trent Copeland
Alma mater George Washington University Law School
Known forLawyer to celebrities
Website www.trentcopeland.com

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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