Howard Weitzman

American entertainment lawyer

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
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

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  1. California Birth Index
  2. Karp, Hannah (6 February 2017). "Tax man pursues Michael Jackson estate". The Australian. 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). "Howard Weitzman". New York Times. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  6. Staff. "The Music Industry's Top Lawyers 2016: Who Made the List?". Billboard. 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. Retrieved April 7, 2021.