Michael Trope has hit the grand slam home run of Family Law. He hit the ball right out of the park with the bases loaded for his client, Lisa Kerkorian. We at DesperateExes.com are betting that this is one of the biggest if not THE biggest child support wins in the history of divorce… …but Lisa K is no fool, she reached out and picked a winner, Michael Trope, of Trope and DeCarolis.

Michael Trope not only negotiated this incredible win, but folks wait till you hear this number, $10,250,000.00 in retroactive child support for Lisa Da K going back to 2002! There is no other lawyer in the United States that could have put a deal like this together, none. …can you say “vindicated?” Whoever found Michael Trope for Ms. Kerkorian should be awarded a trip around the world, all expenses paid!!! Or a Rolex, “The Yacht-Master II” blue bezel and…

…Folks there is always a backside to these stories and this one is no different. It was back in ….2008 when Michael Trope presented his “Motion to set aside” all the nasty stuff that victimized Lisa Kerkorian. As some of you will remember when she had Kolodny and Anteau as her lawyers pretty much all of what she said on the phone was being shared with Kirk Kerkorian’s lawyer Christensen …Anthony Pellicano know who else through wiretaps… …and Terry Christensen lost his ability to practice law…disbarred….

…1. Lisa did not get a fair trial in 2002 because her lawyers were compromised with wire taps…..

2. Michael Trope was asking that everything be set aside as it was an “unfair” trial. And this was the only reasonable thing the court could do…a great position to take.

3. All previous evidence would have to be purged, tossed, thrown out, dumped…why? It was all obtained through illegal conduct…

4. …Kirk Kerkorian crew would not be allowed to present any new evidence and all of the other stuff would be tossed…

…. Now, for the big turn, a change of direction, we got a fresh attitude. I wrote on May 12, 2010 that the Judge orders lotsa bacon for Lisa Da K lawyers.” That day, it is my opinion that Joe Mannis, not being anyone’s fool saw what the exposure could be for his client and began to chart a new course. The actions and comments that day by Judge Steinberg made it clear that it was not going to be business as usual when it came to Lisa Kerkorian and her lawyer, Michael Trope. The other side representing Kirk Kerkorian had committed serious crimes and…

…The deal has been floating around it looks like since July 8, 2010, my birthday! The agreement was finalized and signed… …October 22, 2010. Representing Mr. Kirk Kerkorian is none other than one of the biggest hitters in family law, Joe Mannis. When it comes to seasoned lawyers talk to Joe Mannis. Keep in mind, Mannis represented one of the richest men in the world on this divorce/support issue. Talk about Titans of DIVORCE, here you have two of the best in the game, Michael Trope and Joe Mannis!

In closing, this was some of the best big gun lawyering in Family Law court this year, Michael Trope for Lisa Kerkorian and Joe Mannis for Kirk Kerkorian. …Michael Trope, need I remind everyone that before becoming a lawyer, he was one of the biggest sports agents in the country…”The Art of Negotiating” is alive and well at Trope and DeCarolis.

Read the rest of this article as well as the previous coverage at Desperate Exes.com.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/10/22/cha-ching-kerkorian-settlement-could-set-record/.

UPDATE ADDITION: The settlement, which provides $100,000 a month until Kira turns 19 or until she graduates from high school, no longer is a full-time student or no longer is living with her mother full-time. After that, the settlement says, the child support will be reduced to $50,000 a month.

The agreement also provides for Kerkorian to pay expenses including school costs, equestrian expense, clothing, housing, travel, hobbies, automobiles, food, beauty treatments, tutoring, entertainment, parties and pets.

The AP reports that Lisa was married to Kerkorian for only 28 days and admitted that their daughter, Kara was not his biological daughter, but Kerkorian has loved her and been involved in her life as her “dad” since day one.

Wonder how much the Court awarded Michael Trope in attorney fees? Perhaps John J. Nazarian will get that scoop and share it with us as well.

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Admittedly, the drugs that I have received during my visits to hospitals for procedures are just fabulous, just nothing less than wonderful! …And it makes me wonder if body builders and lawyers cannot get hooked on a similar high? A high that comes from illegal shenanigans and unfair advantages.

Body builders are an interesting group when it comes to working out. …Spartan Style! And then, someone suggests steroids and the tough workout shows even bigger results, but often a little strange to look at, and at a steep price in other areas. …but to many who become addicted to bigger and bigger muscles, it is worth the sacrifice…go figure.

Sitting with a good friend a few weeks ago at a Dodgers game, we discussed another interesting addiction, wiretapping, and what it has done to several people who practice law and their reputations. What it must have been like to be a big rich celebrity divorce lawyer and know that you used the services of Mr. Pellicano, yes we all know who you are and what you did! How does it make one feel to walk the halls of the courthouse and to know that judges and even your “pals” know you cheated? …Sure they seemed to know everything, almost to the point of what you were thinking!

Funny, if you discussed it on the phone these SOB’s with big fancy offices and state bar cards knew exactly what you were thinking and what you were going to do in court the next day or the next month. I actually spoke to several lawyers who knew something was “not right” and some who questioned themselves — were they even good at practicing law anymore?! How could they win against such freakish, super lawyer abilities? Now with the exception of Terry Christensen all of them got away with their illegal activity, but Terry got screwed. …Now for $400 per hour my clients want creativity and god knows I try. However, I don’t want to be indicted and for me to create legal problems for the lawyers who employ me is just not on the table! “Creativity” in my business is imagining the possibilities within the lines. That is what I built my reputation on.

Follow me here, the power of hospital drugs, steroids and wiretapping are all very addictive influences. One is legal, the other depends on how one uses it and why, and the last unquestionably illegal, but as I was told by the federal prosecutor, Mr. Saunders, “a wiretap is the gold standard“ of information. My point in bringing this back to light is how are these lawyers who seemed invincible and who could never lose in court or negotiations, how are they doing today now that their “juice” is no longer available? And for all of you lawyers out there who practice the “old fashion” way in high dollar cases, have you noticed that the playing field is more level? …Certainly one lawyer who will not let go is still suing one of his former best friends for having put him on Pellicano’s “git it done list”…two titans of divorce, two millionaire lawyers fighting over what one did to the other. Former buds, vacationing buddies, your canoe is my canoe, “pass me one of them big cigars”…pals!!

The other thing is this, what technology is being used today to try and get the upper hand? Oh it is here already, trust me. There are so many “geeks” out there developing better, harder-to-detect technology, just like the dirty docs of the sports world keep formulating harder-to-detect juice. People in this country have short memories and will give “technology” another shot…just wait! Anthony will be dead and buried as will the handful of attorneys who “made” him who he was, but someone else will come along offering “juice,” and the sweet sensation of overpowering, unfair advantage. And if and when the Secret Service or F.B.I. pays you a visit at your big fancy office, take a deep breath and ask yourself, “do you feel lucky?”…and remember Terry Christensen.

Read the rest of John J. Nazarian’s thoughts on wire tapping and the aftermath at his Desperate Exes.com site.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/05/28/addicted-to-the-juice/.

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Well it was smackdowns and laughs in Department 2 this morning at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Real funny for some and real sad for others. Department 2 is the domain of Judge Steinberg and the judge was sticking with her “tentative”..$489,254.05. Yup, she did it and this was an interim fee award without prejudice to request MORE!!!!! More??!! This judge got it and understood clearly what was being done in her court and did the right thing! And you know, the rich are different and should pay when they can to “keep the monkeys dancing.”

Who might you ask were the actors in this divorce drama???? Lisa Kerkorian was in court today with her lawyers, Michael Trope and his partner Patrick DeCarolis, it was strange, these two divorce titans said pretty much nothing…almost church-like! Their paperwork was submitted and there they sat waiting for a decision from Judge Steinberg. NOW, on the other side representing the 41st richest man in the world were Joe Mannis and Robert Kipper, who might you ask is their client? None other than Kirk Kerkorian, who is a very rich old fellow, born in Fresno on June 6, 1917. (I had the chance to meet him for a few seconds during his appearance in Federal Court in defense of his former lawyer and good friend, Terry Christensen. During the Anthony Pellicano wire tapping trial. He was twice as entertaining as Chris Rock …)

Joe Mannis was beside himself as he was throwing all he could to get the Judge not to give this huge sum of money to Lisa’s lawyers….

This is more than huge money, Michael Trope and his client Lisa K can go back to court and likely get more in the weeks and months to come. This is bad for the rich old guy, now the former love of his life can fight him with his own money! If I were Mr. Mannis I would hope that Mr. Kerkorian does not have the volume turned up on his hearing aid when his assistant tells him that he got hammered in Los Angeles this morning…then again one must reflect that you cannot take all that money with you…

Note: It would appear that this year Mr. Kerkorian has been very generous to a few lawyers here in Los Angeles…”what was that clicking sound on my phone?”…

This appears to have all of the big and powerful players in the Hollywood Divorce Scene employed, finish reading John J. Nazarian’s take at the below URL and while there browse through his latest group of articles and the joke he posted.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/05/12/judge-orders-lotsa-bacon-for-lisa-da-k-lawyers/.

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Several hours ago [April 8, 2010], Commissioner Scott Gordon was appointed Judge of the Superior Court. To me this was a very long time coming. If ever a man deserved the title of “Judge” it is Scott Gordon. Judge Gordon is a former police officer, deputy D.A. and now a judge…that is dam near a Yahtzee!

We at DesperateExes.com are thrilled to hear this news…I would send “Snookies Cookies” with white and chocolate milk as a celebratory gift…but that would not be ethical and myself and several deputies would end up eating the cookies and drinking the milk.

Judge Gordon, boy does that not sound just perfect…

NOTE FROM ROSE: You might remember Commissioner Scott Gordon from the Britney Spears’ and K-Fed divorce and ongoing the Jamie and Frank McCourt, owners of the Dodgers, divorce. Legendary attorney Bert Fields represents Jamie McCourt and for a brief period of time Sorrell Trope represented Britney Spears. Judge Gordon was the one that Ordered Spears to get a drivers license and finally gave her only supervised visitation until she got her life back together.

While at Desperate Exes.com be sure to read about other high profile Hollywood divorces.

Be sure to watch Extra tonight as John J. Nazarian discussed with Extra about his thoughts on the TV Producer who allegedly killed his wife in Mexico.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/04/08/congratulations-to-the-honorable-judge-scott-gordon/.

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The latest potential train wrecks, Da Kardashians — Kim and her BIG sister Kourtney — were exiting a car when some poor photographer got very close, it is being reported. And Kim and BIG sis Kourtney’s security thugs took care of business. What does that mean? Just because the guy has a camera does not make him a “threat,“ as a matter of fact is it not these very same people who made these nobodies somebodies?

The members of our security details are off-duty police and sheriff deputies and above all gentlemen. You can still have “security” and not get sued or arrested, it is called having trained people in place and COMMON SENSE. During the Phil Spectre circus we saw his “security“ team and being that he was so rich it would appear that he had paid by the pound for the two cows in very large suits that accompanied him and his wife to and from the court.

…For Nazarian and Associates, we don’t hire people by how many pounds they weigh but for what they have between their ears: brains. …

And how about this, you don’t want the attention, don’t leak your schedule to the paparazzi and chances are they won’t be there. Ahhhh, that would be too disappointing, no one to take your picture and document how surprised you look. OH NO, but then TMZ would not have you to make comments about on there site. There are dozens of ways to keep from being confronted by the photogs. A perfect example is when Adam Braun and I accompanied a client to be booked for the Anna Nicole [Smith] debacle…there was no photo of her entering the police station, and no photo of her leaving. Also keep in mind that I planned the entire event and the best part NO MUG SHOT! We don’t want to be sued and we don’t want to attack the very people who make us famous, THE PAPARAZZI, these men and women provide a service. For sure there are times when you wish they were not parked in front of your house or apartment. How about this, send for coffee and sandwiches for them while they are camped out and maybe they will give you a break. We use other less pleasant tactics but they are harmless…who can predict a broken hose or sprinklers going off by accident?

When a real threat is in place, get out of the area quickly and use the appropriate force to do that. Having trained professionals will do the trick and you don’t get that for 50 bucks an hour. But if you hire meat to beat people and smack them around and break their cameras, you’ll PAY FOR IT in bail, lawyers and settlements.

Visit Desperate Exes.com not for just this article but an article about Victoria Duffy Hopper and Dennis Hopper’s Divorce and Judge Amy Pellman vintage always in the best interest of the children.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/04/06/leave-the-poor-paps-alone-ks/.

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On March 17 John J. Nazarian appeared on Extra to talk in general terms about things you need to look for as red flags that your spouse maybe cheating on you.

For those of you not on dial up, I suggest you watch the interview at this URL:

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/videos/?autoplay=true&mediaKey=0c945f76-16a7-40b7-8afa-0f580b417ae1.

Nazarian gave four red flags that all women whether celebrity are not that might want to take note of.

1. If you see your spouse change from boxers to briefs.

2. If your spouse changes from Old Spice to some expensive cologne (especially if you did not give it to him).

3. If your husband normally drives about ten miles a day and you see a sudden jump consistently to say thirty miles a day.

4. Cell phone bills if the calls go up from a few minutes to sixty minutes you might want to ask some questions.

John Nazarian’s Extra TV interview he gave some additional advice it is well worth a watch. Be sure to visit Desperate Exes.com for John J. Nazarian take on all things Hollywood.

I enjoyed it and immediately asked Ken; “what are you wearing tonight?”.

Nazarian does not talk about the John Edwards or his wife Elizabeth Edwards, Tiger Wood and Elin Nordegren or Jesse James and Sandra Bullock scandals that appear to be plaguing the infotainment news.

Be sure to participate in our MEMBERS ONLY FORUMS, get the most out of the site by learning your way around in the forums where you can safely discuss things you do not want to see copied and pasted on another site.

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Tap Tap Tap Tap me, whatever pain or harm a wiretap can bring is nothing compared to the financial rewards that can land in the victim’s bank accounts. There is not one doubt in my mind that I was “listened to” during the days of Anthony Pellicano’s reign of terror. …To think of all that money slipping through my hands only because my government got hoodwinked by a self-taught private investigator in the art and wizardry of wiretapping and the storage of information. All at the hands of a computer geek and “The Pelican.”

I have heard through the grapevine MILLIONS were paid to make one “victim” go away, and even a couple of lesser victims got more than they could have ever dreamed of. However, there are people in the world that a million, 2 million, 3 million is a little like tipping the parking attendant a $ 10 bill: big deal for that parking guy, ain’t shit for the guy giving it…very similar here folks.

And in some people’s circles, when you put your ass on the line and “stay the course” it is expected that you and those close to you will be taken care of. That is real old school if you get what I am saying here folks. …And in the end what is a an old law career worth anyways, 1 million, 2 million, 3 million…well I think you are getting the point here. …

…Very rich divorce lawyers battling it out in the civil courts and one is guilty as hell and the other is a victim. The problem is the next payout will not be fast and easy as this last one. Damn, Tap Tap Tap away…as it is so often stated, the rich get richer, and the rest of us? We at least sleep well, right fellas?

Please visit Desperate Exes.com for to read the rest of John J. Nazarian’ article. Once again never say never because then something about what you think is a over lawsuit comes back to haunt you.

http://desperateexes.com/2010/03/15/pellicano-trial-tappity-tap/.

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