Howard Weitzman

Howard Lloyd Weitzman (September 21, 1939 – April 7, 2021) was an American entertainment lawyer. He was known for representing Michael Jackson's estate in the IRS case against him.[2] Other famous clients include Justin Bieber,[3] O.J. Simpson[4] and John DeLorean.[5]

Howard Weitzman
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BornHoward Lloyd Weitzman
(1939-09-21)September 21, 1939
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
DiedApril 7, 2021(2021-04-07) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationEntertainment lawyer
SpouseMargaret Weitzman (m. 1981)
Stacey Weitzman (m. 1969–1976)
ChildrenArmen Weitzman (son)
Jed Weitzman (son)

Weitzman was a founding partner at Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert (KWIKA).[6] He was born in Los Angeles.

Weitzman died on April 7, 2021 in Los Angeles from cancer, aged 81.[7]

References

  1. California Birth Index
  2. Karp, Hannah (6 February 2017). Tax man pursues Michael Jackson estate. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/tax-man-pursues-michael-jackson-estate/news-story/570d24d9f2f4b986607219962fd767b8?nk=7d819767a230d79ffce90643c9e95b20-1488258307. Retrieved 28 February 2017. 
  3. Duke, Alan. "Justin Bieber settles lawsuit with ex-bodyguard Moshe Benabou - CNN.com". CNN. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  4. Staff. "Howard Weitzman". World News. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  5. Staff (17 August 1984) (in en). Howard Weitzman. https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/17/us/delorean-is-freed-of-cocaine-charge-by-a-federal-jury.html. Retrieved 3 November 2018. 
  6. Staff. "The Music Industry's Top Lawyers 2016: Who Made the List?". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7438537/music-industry-top-lawyers-list-2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017. 
  7. Patten, Dominic (April 7, 2021). "Howard Weitzman Dies: Heavyweight Lawyer Repped Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, CAA, Marlon Brando & More". Deadline Hollywood. https://deadline.com/2021/04/michael-jackson-oj-simpson-lawyer-howard-weitzman-dies-obit-1234729956/. Retrieved April 7, 2021.