Lisa Helfend Meyer
Lisa Meyer | |
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Born | Lisa Helfend Meyer Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | Pit Poodle |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. (1979) Loyola Law School, J.D. (1982) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Children | 2 |
Lisa Helfend Meyer (born October 11, 1957) is an American attorney who is known for her celebrity clients.
She has represented many clients, including Trevor Bauer's alleged victim,[1][2][3][4][5] Paul Nassif,[6] Anna Anka,[7][8][9] Kelly Rutherford,[10] Brody Dalle,[11] Dr. Dre's ex-wife Nicole Young,[12] Cesar Millan's ex-wife Ilusión Millán,[13] Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.[14], Tom Barrack's ex-wife Laurel Barrack,[15] Tony Danza's ex-wife Tracy Danza, Lisa Bonder, Christina Ricci, Chrishell Stause, Evan Rachel Wood, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Victoria Azarenka, Nancy Cartwright, Bebe Neuwirth, Paul Haggis, Jason Lee, Steve Lukather, Carl Karcher, Sebastien Izambard,[16] Donna D'Errico,[17] and Kenya Barris.[18]
Meyer initially gained national recognition after successfully representing a woman who suffered severe brain damage during the birth of her triplets and was granted visitation rights to see them.[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]
Early life and education
Meyer graduated from Loyola Law School and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Meyer was a member of Phi Delta Phi, the national legal honor fraternity.[28]
Meyer is the eldest of three sisters. Meyer aspired to be an actress at a young age. During a college summer internship in a local TV newsroom, Meyer was subjected to a chauvinistic work culture.[29]
Career
In 2000, Meyer became a founding partner at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP (MOLM).[citation needed]
She specializes in family law, including marital separation, grey divorce, child custody litigation, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, child custody move-away cases, division of estates, parental alienation and estrangement custody cases, child visitation disputes, contested adoptions, domestic violence, and dissolution of domestic partnerships.[30][31]
Personal life
Meyer's first marriage ended in divorce. She is now married to Ron Cherney, a dentist and avid golfer.[32] Their primary residence is in Encino, Los Angeles at W. C. Fields's former home.[33] Meyer has one daughter, Megan, and one son, Eric.[34]
Awards and honors
Meyer is a contributor to the Huffington Post Divorce blog.[35] She was a consultant to the TV show Family Law and has been quoted as a legal expert by Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Today Show, CNN, Court TV, Fox News, and CSQ Magazine.[36][37]
See also
References
- ^ "Judge Denies San Diego Woman's Call for Extension of Restraining Order Against Trevor Bauer". 20 August 2021.
- ^ "'I was terrified': Bauer's accuser testifies at length".
- ^ "Trevor Bauer accuser testifies about being battered during sex". 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Judge denies woman restraining order against Dodgers' Bauer".
- ^ "Woman denied restraining order against Bauer". 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Paul Nassif -- Files for Divorce from Adrienne Maloof".
- ^ "Lawyer Properly Sanctioned $50,000 for Deposition Questions—Court of Appeal".
- ^ "Paul Anka wins custody of his 11-year-old son". 2 July 2017.
- ^ "Paul Anka child custody battle prevails". 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Inside Kelly Rutherford's Brutal, Globe-Spanning Custody Battle". Vanity Fair. 8 October 2015.
- ^ "Brody Dalle Convicted of 1 of 4 Counts of Contempt in Custody Battle with Josh Homme". Rolling Stone. 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Judge Rules That Dr. Dre Must Hand over Another $1 Million to Nicole Young".
- ^ "Dog Whisperer Divorce Duty Goes to Lisa Helfend Meyer". 8 June 2010.
- ^ "Lollipop Lollipop".
- ^ "Laurel a Beebe Barrack Vs Thomas J Barrack".
- ^ "Izambard, Renee Vs Izambard, Sebastien".
- ^ "Donna d'Errico Vs Nikki Sixx".
- ^ "Barris, Kenya M. Vs Barris, Rania B".
- ^ "Judge to Decide if Paralyzed Mom Has Right to See Her Kids". ABC News.
- ^ "Los Angeles ruling: Brain-damaged ex-wife gets visitation with triplets". 25 March 2011.
- ^ "Does quadriplegic have right to visit kids? | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7.com - ABC7 Los Angeles".
- ^ "Los Angeles ruling: Brain-damaged ex-wife gets visitation with triplets". 25 March 2011.
- ^ "Judge allows parents of disabled woman to seek visitation rights on her behalf". Los Angeles Times. 21 April 2010.
- ^ "Paralyzed mom of triplets seeks to see her kids". NBC News.
- ^ "Severely disabled mother wins visitation rights". CNN.
- ^ "Ruling sought for disabled daughter to visit kids". Boston.com.
- ^ "Disabled mother Abbie Dorn fighting for the right to see her triplets".
- ^ "Lawyer or Paralegal - Lisa Helfend Meyer - US Law List". 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Lisa Helfend Meyer: It's a Woman's World | Attorney at Law Magazine". 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers' Partners Lisa Helfend Meyer and Felicia Meyers Recognized as Inspirational Women Award Nominees".
- ^ "MOLM's Lisa Helfend Meyer Nominated as a Leader in Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal". 14 October 2019.
- ^ "Hollywood Hideaway". 17 February 2015.
- ^ "'Ghost' of W.C. Fields is in the house, says owner". 29 October 2010.
- ^ "Lisa Helfend Meyer: It's a Woman's World | Attorney at Law Magazine". 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Lisa Helfend Meyer | HuffPost".
- ^ "Lisa Helfend Meyer: I'd be 'the Man'". 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Lisa Helfend Meyer". 3 January 2019.
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