Can You Afford L. Lin Wood for Your Attorney? Probably Not!!!!
Posted by Rose in All Things Anna Nicole Smith, Anna Nicole Smith, Anna Nicole Smith's Will, Bryan Cave LLP, Celebrity Trials, Charles "Chip" Babcock, Chip Babcock, Dannielynn, Debunking the myths on ALL cases related to Anna Nicole, Ford Shelley, G Ben Thompson, High Proflie Trials, Horizons law suit, Howard K Stern, Lin Wood, Luke Lantta, Nancy Hamilton, Neil McCabe, Nicole Jennings Wade, Rose Speaks, Virgie Arthur
Once in a great while the veil of attorney’s fees are exposed so everyone can see what the best of the best charges.
We saw that when Jackson and Walker filed for Sanctions against Virgie Arthur in the Texas state Court. We heard it in the transcript of a hearing in that case when L. Lin Wood said his client, Howard K. Stern had a bill of $1,000,000.00, [yes one MILLION dollars], for attorneys fees to fight the two large suits in Houston, Texas Stern became entangled in with Arthur.
In the bill submitted per Court Order in the South Carolina Federal Court of the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith vs. G. Ben Thompson, Ford Shelley and Susan M. Brown Esq., we again have the opportunity to have a look behind the veil of billing by attorneys in high profile cases.
Frankly I am surprise that L. Lin Wood only charges $400.00 an hour, after all he is the best at what he does. NOTE AND CORRECTION: L. Lin Wood’s fee is closer to $815.00 per hour in most cases unless as with this case in which Bryan Cave has a “Hybrid fee basis” contract the fee is almost $1,000 per hour. I stand corrected and that is more in sync with what I thought “he should be paid”. I remember saying during my deposition that I was surrounded by thousand dollar an hour lawyers. I was wrong with that many attorneys and paralegals present I should have said about three thousand dollar an hour lawyers.
This also gives us a clear insight into what one of Wood’s client’s, Richard Jewell, said that he did not get that much money from the settled lawsuits but it was not about money to him it was about clearing his name.
Then there is ALL of the expenses of lawyers like Wood and his entourage of Nicole Jennings Wade and Luke Lantta for traveling, preparing filings, preparing for a hearing or deposition, the time spent at a hearing or deposition and even the transcripts. That plus the percentage, which is usually at least 1/3 of the settlement of a suit but can go as high as 50% of a settlement and then the “expenses incurred” and you see why lawyers walk away with most of the money.
That said, if you were Richard Jewell, John and the late Patsy Ramsey, or Howard K. Stern how much would it be worth to you for L. Lin Wood to restore your good name?
Some of these lawyers have what I call a God complex because of the mega bucks they make, however I never saw that in the depositions and hearings I was part of where Wood also participated. He is a southern gentleman but he also drives a $220k+ car and can be a mean fighting machine on behalf of his clients.
I will be writing a biography on Wood and what his previous clients got in some settlements, was it worth it to them and who is L. Lin Wood. I have done a lot of research and hope you will come back and read that later this week. Yes I will be asking Mr. Wood for a on the record statement about this unauthorized biography and his previous clients feelings about this mega lawyer.
Here are the papers filed by Bryan Cave last week.
November 29, 2010 Anna Nicole Smith Estate Filing for Legal Fees
November 29, 2010 Anna Nicole Smith EstateAffidavit of Louis Nettles in support of legal fees.
November 29, 2010 Anna Nicole Smith Estatebilling statement by Louis Nettles.
November 29, 2010 Anna Nicole Smith EstateAffidavit of L. Lin Wood in support of legal fees.
November 29, 2010 Anna Nicole Smith Estatebilling statement by L. Lin Wood.
What do you think, is L. Lin Wood worth this much?
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How many hours does a million
dollars buy? Oh my! Rose have you ever heard of anything in reference to Krista Barth 
? She seems to have fallen off the face of the earth, on second thought she must be real busy being mommy! There I may have already answered my own question 
John
it is money well spent if you win.. and are awarded legal costs as as well…..bit of a bummer otherwise
Krista’s baby wouldn’t be very old, only a few months from anything I have read. Maybe Krista can be a stay at home mum?
O/T Very sad!
http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/07/elizabeth-edwards-dies-dead-john-edwards-breast-cancer-treatment-north-carolina/
Elizabeth Edwards — Dead at 61
by TMZ Staff
Elizabeth Edwards died in her home in North Carolina today — just days after doctors advised her to stop her cancer treatment.
Oooooooooooopppppppppppppppppsssssssss I should have read Mr. Wood’s affidavit before doing this article. The article has been corrected to state: NOTE AND CORRECTION: L. Lin Wood’s fee is closer to $815.00 per hour in most cases unless as with this case in which Bryan Cave has a “Hybrid fee basis” contract the fee is almost $1,000 per hour. I stand corrected and that is more in sync with what I thought “he should be paid”.
Seems like his clients think so and unless you are in their shoes how can say???I know attorneys fight for their clients but you can be honest and ethical about it while doing so and from what I have read Lin Woods is both..
#5 hmm I agree, he is the best and I have an interview he gave where he said he only represents those he feels are innocent and part of the package that comes with him, is he a part of himself forever with those clients because he gives all he has as an advocate for hi client. I heard that in his voice at a hearing in Houston I attended by phone.
I am sorry, I can not resist.
, I so think L. Wood is honest and ethical and such a handsome man, I think there is something very very attractive about a honest intelligent man that has great morals and to me he is that and was gifted with great looks also.
Rose, I know alittle about him from here and why he became a lawyer and I think whomever can afford him is getting the BEST!
I am not blinded by anyone’s looks at all but he seems like he is the whole package and very blessed. Good for him I hope nothing but success for him in all his endeavors. I have nothing but respect for Mr. Wood.
S. Brown had filed a response it seems…
repost from SWIMS,
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“SC Case Update: SB whines and cries about the bill from Bryan Cave LLP
• Date Filed 12/09/10 Doc #161
SB having been found in contempt of Court claims that Bryan Cave Attorneys charge too much. Recall, HKS as Executor is being billed at 50% of the firm’s usual fees. SB apparently practices at the bottom of the legal pile – half of Bryan Cave fees are still twice too high in her mind. SB must be aware of the estimated costs that her partners in crime O’Q/McCabe set forth for their loser giggly school-girl versions of legal docs.
The doc begins:
“This matter is before the Court on the petition of Plaintiff Howard K. Stern for attorney’s fees and costs related to the contempt proceeding before this Court. Defendants Susan M. Brown and The Law Offices of Susan M. Brown, P.C., hereby submit their response to the Plaintiff’s petition for fees and would ask that the Court reduce the fees to be awarded to Plaintiff for preparation of his motion for contempt.”
And concludes:
“Based on the foregoing, Defendant Brown would ask that the Court remove the above referenced excessive, duplicative, unnecessary, and unrelated fees and costs. The fee and cost reductions set out above would reduce the bill by $4,273.10, bringing it down to $10,211.65. Defendant Brown would ask for a further reduction of this amount by 25% related to the excessive hourly rate and excessive hours billed for the work. This would result in a final amount of $7,658.74”
• Bold words from a contemptible lawyer.
Posted at 7:19 PM on Dec 9, 2010 by Only swim in the Ocean”
IMO she should be in jail if one of us had recieved and forwarded stolen goods we would be in jail.
#8 delaying having to pay her dues .. she should have thought of all this when she broke the law…….
wonder what her billing is like?