The Rise and Fall of Michael Avenatti

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[@QDWhite]

When Devin answers the question of how foolish you are with “very!” instead of “it depends”, you should reevaluate your life choices.

[@Billis75]

Attorney Tom Bot needs to 'it depends' this video.

[@Nimelennar]

I guess it doesn't *always* depend.

[@Foolish188]

When Avenatti gets out of prison, he will be wearing "Depends".

[@Lowlight91]

HA! So true 😂

[@Stratelier]

Alternatively, when the answer is "it's very" instead of "it varies..."

[@con.troller4183]

Avenatti: I move for a mistrial, your Honor, on account that my lawyer has been disbarred.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Oh my god that would be hilarious. lol

[@rhov-anion]

That would be epic and just like him to pull that stunt. 🤣

[@ZeusTheIrritable]

I would love to know if a disbarred lawyer can legally represent themselves.

[@meneldal]

@@ZeusTheIrritable I believe as long as you're considered not insane you're allowed to represent yourself.

[@con.troller4183]

@@meneldal And you don't need to be a licensed lawyer to do so. Which means that Avenatti can't sue himself for malpractice.

[@Andrew-be6eh]

"getting an award named after you so quickly means 2 things: one, you are making a lot of money, and two, you are donating a lot of that money" I haven't laughed so hard in months.

[@Podcastforthewin]

Ya, but look at the president of Ukraine… same thing is happening. Same with Osama bin Laden

[@PointsofData]

​@@Podcastforthewin...what?

[@m0L3ify]

As a former Legal Assistant, the thing that puzzled me most about Avenatti was how he could make so many TV appearances in a single day, day after day, week after week, and still get any work done for his clients. He never seemed to be in the office, so....who was doing all that work? 🤔

[@Matt-cr4vv]

His associates more than likely. He owned his firm by this time. Not super uncommon for the partners to assign their case work to their lower level attorneys and then show up for all the public facing stuff. But by this time he was on TV all the time he was doing horribly in court so that probably means he wasn’t working much.

[@janeeyre1990]

@@Matt-cr4vv , ah, like tenured professors with graduate students. Get your peons to do all your hard work by promising them they can reach your level one day.

[@jeffw8218]

That’s a huge red flag, and it’s because he was such a sociopath he figured he was “too smart to get caught”, hence the Fake MSM appearances all the time. And based on all this information, it seems like he wasn’t working that much at all, just having other lawyers at his firm prepare all the documents.

[@b1crusade384]

Paralegals. Did you really work in a law office?

[@ViceCoin]

Free advertising. All lawyers are the same bottom feeders.

[@tskmaster3837]

"... and 2 million used to purchase a private jet - allegedly." And SAFE!

[@SsnakeBite]

Imagine being so corrupt as a lawyer that you make Nike look good.

[@attiepollard7847]

I just don't understand he should have known that he was being recorded ain't no way in hell they about to talk to you that easily

[@attiepollard7847]

@N Fels and you can still avenatti was stupid as hell for not sensing a trap while he was on the phone with Nike and they were taping him.

[@attiepollard7847]

@Fundamentally Unorthodox omg yup he was a dumbass for that second phone call

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

@@attiepollard7847 No doubt, how would a guy, especially a lawyer, not see that?

[@-danR]

"...ran his law office like a Ponzi scheme" I'm shocked... _shocked._

[@Estarile]

I took a few paralegal classes, and when my teacher was talking about lawyers holding money for clients, she said that A: mucking around with that account is a major reason lawyers face disciplinary action, and B: they should really rename it to the "NOT MY MONEY" account.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Word it’s a big way attorneys get in trouble. For guys like Avenatti what’s absurd is how greedy it is. Avenatti if he did it by the book was likely earning millions in fees. Many other attorneys who diddle in the trust account do so because they actually are struggling to actually survive and think they can just pay it back with a big win. But it also reminds me of an accounting class I took. The teacher told us “if you’re going to embezzle, embezzle big. You’re always going to be caught so if you’re gonna be stupid at least enjoy yourself first.” So I can give this guy that. He at least jet setted for awhile before it inevitably exploded.

[@typacsk]

That money was just resting in his account!

[@Angelstar7774]

I know it doesn’t not make any sense especially given all the blatant fraud that’s come to light i.e. Avenatti and Alex Murdaugh, that attorneys are the ones who are paid out and are then supposed to keep our money in a “trust” 🙄

[@onnimustonen3893]

Aattelin Aattelin aa

[@19billdong96]

“Click on my other law reviews or I’ll see you in court” *Did Legal Eagle just extort me?*

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Yes. :P

[@CarlRogeBih]

Better call Michael Avenatti, I hear he’s a trustworthy lawyer

[@nanorider426]

@@CarlRogeBih You don't say..... ;)

[@totallylooney8292]

@@CarlRogeBih He's got a lot of experience in criminal defense! Well, by now he does.

[@edingerc]

Definitely not, he was acting in your best interests

[@sherlocksmuuug6692]

Avenatti's story is like an episode from "It's always Sunny in Philadelphia". For his sake, I hope he is proficient in bird law.

[@deviljon]

"The Gang Tries to Legally Extort Nike"

[@jonathanperry8331]

I've seen a lot of weird things in my life but I never thought I would see Vin Diesel with hair.

[@JJKoester]

He looks like Bruce Willis with hair... You know, like a damn dirty liar.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

You should watch the movie Find Me Guilty. All of the courtroom scenes came directly from the court transcripts.

[@brandoncarson905]

Sean Connery always wore a hairpiece.

[@keroppiix]

It gave me the shivers

[@Foolish188]

When John Wayne was asked if that was his own hair, he said it was, he paid a lot for it.

[@suchageekblog]

I’d love to see more episodes like this, breaking down the rise and fall of prominent lawyers/law firms! Mainly just for sassy Devin✨

[@Bubbles99718]

Gots ta be careful. Might run into a mob law firm....

[@sjoerdglaser2794]

I'm interested in just the rise too: why and how did some firms or lawyers become famous?

[@ashroskell]

Wonder if Avenatti saw the last episode of Better Call Saul? What prefect timing?

[@jeffw8218]

They have a TV show for that, it’s called “American Greed”.

[@thesharkpianist]

You know it's going to be a fantastic video when Devin says "and that's when things got weird" in the first twenty seconds. And yet, I was still entirely unprepared for the insanity in this vid.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” -Richard P. Feynman

[@williamwang9154]

the mans name is literally dick fine man 🤣

[@andreizonga4611]

Oh, Feynman. In another universe he was a philosopher.

[@QuannanHade]

@@TheRatsintheWalls I think you mean "Willie Wang"

[@ganonk79]

"One of the steepest falls that many can remember." Rudy Giuliani: Hold my beer.

[@stairmasternem]

Rudy got two decades to fall, this guy became a public figure due to Stormy Daniels’ case, then fell hard in like less than a year.

[@randypullman1155]

Bravo 👏 lol

[@confusedwhale]

Ah, even though Giuliani has sunk lower, his fall was over a longer period of time; therefore, his fall was not as steep as Avenatti's

[@lohphat]

"Bill Cosby is holding on line 3..."

[@christianc.christian5025]

@@stairmasternem Aviante also might’ve been even closer to the nomination than Rudy ever was, as odd as that may sound.

[@andreabritton7415]

I'll never forgive him what he did to Tully's, it was huge in the sound region and some Tully's locations were kinda iconic.

[@hansnorleaf]

Even though I live in Denmark where a good portion of the laws work somewhat differently and most of the events reported on have little to no effect on my life I am so grateful for this channel. I love the humour, the analysis of law, moral and ethics and how they sometimes differ and other times sort of align.

[@nightowl5475]

Hans, as an American, I know these stories are amusing to you. But, I gotta live in this cesspool of wheeling and dealing corrupt attorneys robbing their clients by stealing the settlement money that goes to their clients. These stories upset me because I almost got ripped off by my attorney! If I didn’t open my mouth, I would of got ripped off. When my settlement came, I read the documents and wouldn’t sign it, I told my attorney, you’re making more than your client! And your nickel and dimming me for correspondence! I raised my voice and the other clients in the waiting room heard me. My attorney said, “Alright, alright, wait here. And he had his secretary make up a new settlement document which gave me the proper amount. Nowadays, the U.S. attorneys aren’t happy with their 1/3 of the settlement along with billing their client for paper correspondence, stamps and affidavits and anything else they can think of to Rob their clients. What ever happened to just fair and decent representation? I feel like moving to Denmark! I’m jealous of you Hans! Sign, a frustrated American! 😢

[@hansnorleaf]

@@nightowl5475 Oh I didn't mean to imply that our laws are more fair and just than the Americans, just that they are strange and archaic in different ways. I don't think that there is any country on Earth where the courts can guarantee justice and fairness. That being said I think attorney fees in Denmark are less than in USA, but so are the settlement amounts.

[@escalatingbarbarism5096]

Still boggles the mind why people willingly put their faith into wealthy public figures ever, for any reason, ever, whatsoever, for any reason, ever.

[@Christpoher]

You just commented this on the video of a wealthy public figure, maybe a little more thought is needed here.

[@facejobby]

@@Christpoher Hasn't necessary excercised the practice of 'putting their faith' in said individual, which was their point

[@EternalSeabed]

@@Christpoher the video is about that lol

[@janeeyre1990]

Some people have relatively easy, sheltered lives. You can call it privilege, luck, blessings, whatever. The point is, some people live life on easy mode. Those people have money. And social/political systems probably work for them. They can go to the doctor and get quality healthcare, they can call the police for protection and aren't harassed by them, etc. So why wouldn't those people trust wealthy people in professional white-collar careers? That's the sort of person they are, and it's worked for them. On the flip side, you have poor people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health issues. I fall into that category, and I have been tricked and defrauded many times in my life. I have learned from experience not to trust rich, white-collar folk, especially the charismatic ones who seem fame and attention. But I only learned it from bad experiences, and it took time for my brain to process the information.

[@ViceCoin]

No much to chose from, in a kleptocracy

[@robw2379]

Based on his pattern of decision making, I am betting that cocaine HAD to be involved.

[@MartijnterHaar]

Also the way that Avenatti talks screams 'cokehead'!

[@ericfleming5522]

His Twitter feuds with Ken White (Popehat) also read like they're written by someone who is halfway through an eight-ball.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice]

Either cocaine or he's a high-functioning sociopath.

[@tylerdurden788]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice I knew people that liked him. I was entertainment by him. He fell hard.

[@onnol917]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice why not both

[@paulmorales1607]

Had to watch this again after his appearance in “Pepsi, where’s my jet?”

[@chayazaetz8969]

It’s very sad to see someone fall so low I hope he learns the right lessons from this so powerful life experience

[@EctoTron1]

Ah the old Father Ted defence, “the money was just resting in my account”

[@bokhans]

Great series and father Ted claimed that for quite some time! 😂

[@willieclark2256]

Ah feck

[@lucashowelllucifer9246]

My father is named Ted - I guess this explains his behavior with money 🤨

[@Foolish188]

@@bokhans And managed to do it a second time, after he was forgiven.

[@likebot.]

Father Ted ref. Hiya, fellow boomer.

[@krisinsaigon]

The whole Trump era brought with it so many fascinating characters and plot lines

[@sloshed-rat]

The plot is meh at best, but the characters tho!

[@AgentofChaos315]

If the world is a TV show these past few years have made me think that the writers have started doing drugs.

[@sloshed-rat]

@@AgentofChaos315 This is their Oliver Stone phase when they do copious amounts of cocaine before hitting the writing desk

[@Treblaine]

@@sloshed-rat 2021 is running out of ideas, The Taliban again?

[@sloshed-rat]

@@Treblaine That subplot has been picking up traction lately, but I don't think the writers really want to make another season with them. They've been clashing with the director lately, and have been acting like total divas off the set.

[@ckfeng67]

Hi. At 18:45, the slide has "separate" misspelled twice. Thanks for the good work you do. I enjoy your videos. They seem like a lot if work to put together so quickly.

[@fmcevoy1]

I noticed that typo as well. (I work as a tech writer/editor.)

[@renemenjivar1141]

This is one of the most entertaining episodes you've done. Please do more of these!

[@Gartimus_Prime]

Is it just me or is Eagle’s Skill Share plugs absolutely on point. They don’t pay this man enough

[@GamesTwiceOver]

Linus needs to take notes.

[@andyb1653]

I'm not surprised he makes a good pitch. A good lawyer's #1 skill is to speak in a convincing manner, after all. Important skill for a top-shelf KZbinr, too.

[@kennethjohnson676]

This guy’s slide into an advertisement at the end of a segment is amazing. It is always worth waiting for.😊

[@fmcevoy1]

I thought the product placement was genius as well.

[@bappppp]

Dang. Seems like he was a really bright lawyer and got in his own way. He really is his own worst enemy.

[@confusedwhale]

Ego is the bane of humanity.

[@guyrose2847]

@@confusedwhale I agree. Ego and blind ambition.

[@aohige]

Yeah, this is clearly a case of hubris. He had a very prestigious academic achievements, a successful career, and a highly competent trial lawyer. But all that success seems to give him a false sense of invincibility and fell victim to his own hubris.

[@robsengahay5614]

@@aohige That, and no moral compass whatsoever.

[@BalooSJ]

It is not uncommon for people who are highly successful in one field to assume that their previous successes are proof of their own awesomeness instead of a narrow competence compounded by a lot of luck. That makes them very good marks for con men and the like.

[@BusinessCasual]

Was not expecting that ad transition 😂

[@VeryStableGenius]

A nice cherry on the top of that sundae.

[@MotorGuyzer]

Stumbled on this channel and it’s fascinating. Thanks 👍🏼

[@LKSpo]

Seattlites are STILL mad about Tully's Coffee closing. I never knew what happened, so learning that was crazy!

[@princessaria]

Seriously! Tully’s was great.

[@tommiegirl2441]

Right? Tully's was so good, and then they were just... gone.

[@meneldal]

Tully is still around in Japan, looks like it was a separate company since before the whole shitshow that happened in the US.

[@trackatlas6626]

I used to work at Tully in early 2000s. Their coffee may have been okay, but the company was run like shit.

[@harleyspeedthrust4013]

I wonder if you're as mad about having a gang of looters block off some streets and your local government do nothing

[@EricHonaker]

Any time a lawyer starts making personal media appearances, my smarm-o-meter starts pegging the needle. Even if they aren't going to this extreme, it's clear they've stopped acting in the interest of their client or the law.

[@talyn3932]

But not this channel right? :P Jokes aside... I absolutely agree with you.

[@Yozzy22]

It feels pretty painful in retrospect. Avenatti really made himself out to be a crusading activist attorney by representing Daniels against President Trump, even if he came off as at least slightly disingenuous. How little we knew, then...

[@Bubbles99718]

Celebrity lawyers are a crazy breed too

[@TDRinfinity]

@@Bubbles99718 are we including Devin in these takes?

[@Bubbles99718]

@@TDRinfinity What client is he representing?

[@Doommaster677]

Man I love this channel so much, keep on rocking LegalEagle ❤

[@XclivwiX]

I think that your channel is much superior to typical cable because of you/your editor's style is so clean and there's so much footage used to interconnect ideas. Basically I think your channel is awesome. Thank you

[@silverwolf28]

I don't even know this guy but hell yeah I'll watch this

[@joeybox0rox649]

Ummm...have you been living in a cave for the past 4 years? Must be pretty smelly.

[@silverwolf28]

@@joeybox0rox649 Canada lol. I also don't watch cable TV too so that too

[@bobkerr2755]

Also from Canada, never heard of this guy

[@joeybox0rox649]

@@silverwolf28 Can I come over and sweep your caves' chimneys?

[@WeebishSwed]

I only know about him because an anti-QAnon podcast I listen to did an extra episode on him. He's a bit insane.

[@demonatemu]

Can you cover the California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) vs Blizzard Entertainment/Activision Blizzard workplace discrimination case? Just think it's interesting a state can sue a private company (which they absolutely needed to)

[@Treblaine]

Anyone can sue anyone. It's really weird when the NSA sues people to access data that they supposedly have a remit to spy on.

[@solitarelee6200]

A state (or any other government agency) DEFINITELY needs the ability to sue a private company, IMO. It seems a super basic legal need. Otherwise, how will they actually hold private companies accountable to the laws in the states in which they're running their business?

[@wdmc2012]

I found this interesting too, and would love to see a video. Are any of the victims also suing the company? Will any of the perpetrators face criminal charges?

[@johndododoe1411]

@@wdmc2012 In California employment law, it appears that going through the state department instead of suing privately is the common practice. But I'm no lawyer, just a dabbling amateur.

[@Doommaster677]

@@solitarelee6200 Unless the company is large enough to regulate itself (which is absolutely terrifying because that would probably let corruption run rampant)

[@KindredSpirit909]

Thanks for this update. You missed his R. Kelly lawsuit involvement. (Also, Objection: 18:55 it’s spelled “sepArate”)

[@joseph7858]

you really educate so entertaining! thank you

[@roddack]

I almost needed chest compression when you implied it was Dr. Mike! Can't wait for the next collaboration!

[@M.A.C.01]

I feel like Devin got a crush on him

[@trix10101]

@@M.A.C.01 I think everyone does.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

That was wild! I'd like to see another collaboration, too!

[@tommiegirl2441]

@@M.A.C.01 Can't blame him.

[@matthewkoch6937]

@@trix10101 In a country full of handsome doctors, Dr. Mike definitely stands out. Those eyes and that expressive face alone are compelling.

[@Eagle-cy4qj]

He always struck me as a sketchy guy, even before we learned about his bad conduct. He's the portrait of the lawyer stereotype. He's the kind of lawyer that makes the entire profession look bad and unethical.

[@DevinParker]

When he first showed up as Stormy Daniels' lawyer and started publicly punching back at Donald Trump, I was cheering him on. The moment he started talking about running for President, I realized he was just another weaselly opportunist milking his fifteen minutes of fame.

[@barrywhite1770]

Yup I picked up on it right away. Total loudmouth.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

Yup, he was pretty obvious as to what he was, with his behaviour as Stormy's lawyer. Good to see that he's been taken down a peg or two 👍👍

[@abumansaray7]

@@DevinParker You were cheering him on bc he was anti-Trump. You should not be voting.

[@justlucky8254]

I'm still amazed that people with functioning brains ever beleived in that clown. Hatred for Trump caused many to turn a blind eye.

[@jeaniebird999]

In my experience, any time I've met someone that claims they are the best, at what they do, they are the only ones making that claim! When someone is truly good, at what they do, you'll hear this from everyone else, not them!

[@sdstacey46]

19:37 THE SHADE!!!!! You made my day!

[@saoirsetoohey8692]

I used to do homework with my Dad in a Tully's, I always wondered what had happened to them. Wild to find out it was because of something like this.

[@rhov-anion]

My first visit to Seattle, the adult chaperone insisted on stopping at a Tully's. This was 2001, I was just starting to drink coffee to help me study, and it was probably my first legit coffeeshop. I remember that I really liked the whole atmosphere. I've got a bag of Tully's in my cabinet right now. Sad to hear that all the shops closed.

[@ladyeowyn42]

I used to work at Tullys too, the one on 19th with a parking lot.

[@jeremyc4811]

When exactly was he the front runner? I remember him making a press conference and everyone making fun of the idea.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

He was getting more press than Clinton was.

[@DwRockett]

Yeah same. I feel like I’ve only seen it brought when people talk about how weird it is, but I literally have no memory of him ever being mentioned as a serious candidate

[@rehanmemon3969]

"Punitive" front runner. The leading person/s intended to take legal/political action to inflict or intending to inflict legal/political damage to Former POUTS Donald J. Trump. As a political candidate? Yeah, I agree. Most were laughing and the were right to do so.

[@chezmoi42]

@@rehanmemon3969 I think the word you are reaching for is 'putative', unless you are making a very punitive pun on his candidacy as a punishment for DJT, in which case I award you your well-deserved groan.

[@joeblakesley]

@@rehanmemon3969 Devin clearly said "putative frontrunner", a common collocation meaning someone who is widely reported to be leading in a race albeit without hard statistical evidence (e.g. polling). "Putative" basically means 'oft-purported'. "Purported" means 'alleged' or 'supposed'. The only usage of "punitive frontrunner" on Google is all on Fox News's website, and it's clear from context that they meant "putative".

[@ronshand7841]

Great summary!!

[@mamatrain100]

Love your videos. Thank you for the amusing content.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again.” ― George W. Bush

[@nobodyknows3180]

They have a saying in Missouri (and probably elsewhere too) - "Always hoe to the end of the row." A lot of people start things, but not many stick it out.

[@lukaswithakay]

“I believe the human being and fish can coexist peacefully”

[@hawkeye5955]

*puts on sunglasses* YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

[@andrewshandle]

Perfect. ;)

[@dalpz205]

"I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family." - George W. Bush

[@AshTrayKing]

Hey that statue coming down was in Bristol! Never thought I'd see my hometown on Legal Eagle. That's a like right there.

[@AshTrayKing]

Bristol in the UK I mean

[@Najolve]

@@AshTrayKing So not Bristol, South Dakota with the population of 57 people?

[@lioraselby5328]

@@Najolve i like how your first thought of an American Bristol went to that Bristol and not Bristol, TN/VA

[@pluto6383]

@@lioraselby5328 for me it goes to the Bristol in RI because my grandma and a few other people I know went to RWU

[@ronshand7841]

Very good summary!!

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

This sure was nice learning something new,from the amazing LegalEagel channel

[@XLseattle]

When I first noticed Avenatti on television it was obvious that he was representing himself rather than his client. I struggled to see how all those public appearances aided in her case.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

I think it was possible to help her making appearances, but not in the fashion he did it. At that time period the rumblings of MeToo were beginning. He was just so arrogant that he made it his mission to become a star.

[@ThalesDM2]

Please, bring us something about the recent Blizzard cases if you can. I'd really like that.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Yes!

[@Xerclipse]

He would have a ballpark given how the executives gave out their PR statements. Also he can definitely breakdown the investor’s perspective of the situation and their lawsuit too.

[@TzarNicco]

Terrific summary. As a Plaintiff's attorney I truly enjoyed this breakdown. Beautifully done.

[@Omni0404]

Great video idea!

[@Matt-lt3iy]

Good grief, your new set and lighting look awesome! Props to your set designers, researchers, shooters, editors, writers, and yourself for building such an incredibly good channel! Thanks, Devin for all your hard work. I love watching and will continue to do so!

[@bluefootedpig]

You finally referenced "find me guilty!" i still want you to do an episode on it, or at least the real case. It seems so crazy.

[@donttouchthis56]

Love this deep dive legal content.

[@thomasnesmith5426]

Great video and honestly that is a great tie.

[@mattcy6591]

Media kept propping this guy up and putting him on TV but he always had so many red flags about his personality.

[@Valdagast]

I think the feeling was "Yes, he as an asshole but he's our asshole."

[@TimParker-Chambers]

Yup, anyone who ever thought he was on the level, really needs to take a long hard look at themself and the people who they allow in their social circles, because if they Ever thought this guy was on the level, they're going to have a few more snakes in the grass which will need clearing out... 🙏🙏🙏

[@Michaelmercado64]

Oof, I guess he really took "Just do it" literally

[@sleazymeezy]

And Nike took that from someone on death row who when they were about to be executed they said 'lets do it'

[@oltedders]

@@sleazymeezy Convicted murderer Gary Gilmore. Execution by firing squad in Utah.

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Gosh, what a disaster and a disgrace! Why would someone seemingly so intelligent have to resort to such terrible, dishonest behavior in order to succeed?

[@hugohernandez198]

Woah! I did not know he was so crooked. Fantastic video. You broke everything down and made it real easy to understand what this guy has been doing. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@Level30Commoner]

Is he just too broke to hire a proper lawyer for his criminal defense? And thank you very much for the awesome video, Devin! :-)

[@syyneater]

That’s what I was wondering to, he’s probably burned through whatever allegedly stolen cash he had access to. I didn’t hear any mention about assets seized either, I’m going to guess that will be something more likely to show up in the California cases.

[@seneca983]

Then he should, in principle, be entitled to a public defender, though it's possible he doesn't want to admit to being *that* broke.

[@solitarelee6200]

@@seneca983 he also might be assuming (perhaps even correctly, I sure don't know) that he's more skilled than a public defender would be

[@abraxaszee8953]

I think it more likely he’s too arrogant. Or maybe both.

[@jameskuyper]

Representing himself is likely to be far more expensive than paying for a proper lawyer.

[@corwin32]

I never appreciated the impressive expanse and variety of Avenatti’s jacket collection before today

[@nataschavisser573]

There are some interesting choices there. Not quite on the level of Mannaford's famed ostrich leather jacket, but close.

[@jaycievictory8461]

Oh my gosh. That five seconds of Vin Diesel video felt like an hour's straight of secondhand embarrassment 🙈🙈

[@grumpymrpug9282]

Your content is fantastic As far as Mike goes…..you reap what you sow

[@mindyourownbusiness5515]

Watching you mention Popehat reminded me to ask: Are you familiar with the Prenda Law saga? I'd love to watch your take on the whole thing.

[@azore591]

idk if anyone mentions this often, but you're a very good writer! I'd imagine this is a critical quality for a good lawyer.

[@martincotterill823]

Great video

[@mariobutera2295]

Fantastic video.

[@josephmorris3778]

I just started reading Mark Waid's Daredevil run and never in a million years did I think I'd hear the same saying twice (a man who represents himself has a fool for a client) in less than a week.

[@korbell1089]

My god, he's a Hoover! He was vacuuming money up from everywhere and everyone!

[@brendathompson2288]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MetalTrenches]

That ad tie-in 😂 Chef’s kiss.

[@macwade2755]

Hey LegalEagle!

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

This is one YT channel where I want to give a thumbs-up for the video, and then another one for the smooth transition to the sponsor's product.

[@sclogse1]

Maybe too smooth. I bet they assisted him in getting those slick videos.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

@@sclogse1 - I expect that *they* are not that good at making transitions! 🙂

[@apjtv2540]

"When scholars look back on the 2016 election..." They cry?

[@shardultheshaneshankar]

@@thomas316 Is this a thing in America? When you lose an election, your only response is 'Fraudulent election'?

[@EternalSeabed]

@@shardultheshaneshankar from both sides yes

[@NetAnon]

@@shardultheshaneshankar Considering the shit politicians pull every election I think that just about every election has been at least partly fraudulent. Not talking about faking votes but skewing the results with tactics like gerrymandering and voter suppression.

[@A_Swarm_of_Waspcrabs]

@@shardultheshaneshankar Many on the American left, especially the more progressive side, strongly dislike the Electoral College. It caused Hillary Clinton to lose in 2016 despite her lead of 3 million votes. Maybe "fraudulent" is not the right word, but giving ~40% of the country's populace the power to vote for a leader is arguably too much power for the Republicans to have. The American right are far more egregious. In 2016 Trump alleged that millions of illegal immigrants came to America to cast illegal votes- when he took office he even created a team to look into these allegations. They came up empty-handed, but Trump kept peddling the lie anyway. Previous fascist dictators always try to delegitimize the integrity of the election despite all the evidence indicating otherwise, and Trump falls into this category. His behaviour only got worse in 2020 to the point where he instigated the January 6th coup, and he has suffered no legal repercussions. Now, as of May 2021, Reuters released a poll indicating that 53% of Republicans still think Biden was fraudulently elected and that Trump is the real president. It's insanity.

[@nuxxism]

@@shardultheshaneshankar It's very common in Africa too. And elsewhere. I mean the military didn't like how the elections in Myanmar went so they staged a coup.

[@danielbomgaars1008]

Your videos are the best good sir

[@philmckay9973]

Spitzer is saying “thank gawd for Avenetti” 😅😅😅😅

[@victorseger6044]

Spitzer Cuomo that list of shit is long

[@M.A.C.01]

Avanatii: I’m the best lawyer who has ever lawyered! I am lady justice in the flesh, Supreme Court! Justice Department: That’s cute

[@lynettra7818]

This was really informative and sad. Would you do a Lawyer Reacts to Lincoln Lawyer? Would like to hear your opinion on the court scenes and ethical dilemmas

[@TesterAnimal1]

Yes, that’s a good move, I’d like to see Devin’s take on that.

[@TheTechnicalKnockOu7]

I'M SO HAPPY THIS CAME OUT FOR SO LONG ONLY ATPL HAS DISCUSSED MICHAEL AVANATTI AND WHETHER OR NOT HE'S A GOOD LAWYER LOVED THE VIDEO

[@atheozero]

Love the tie. Nice variation on the greek meander pattern. Want it. Share where you got it from maybe?

[@Dubanx]

He's not a criminal lawyer, he's a Criminal-Lawyer!

[@quitegauche]

I've never been in a LegalEagle video this early, woah comments still below 1K

[@jeaniebird999]

What a smooth segue, you did, there! 19:35

[@zackeryhaffner4785]

Hey Legal Eagle! Love the content and the information! I think you should do a professional (I know you will) videos regarding the only fans situation. I think it's great to get a full understanding of their actions and legal ramifications

[@RichieGnyc]

Hey dude. Have you thought about doing a "lawyer reacts" to the court room storyline from season 6 of Blacklist? Thought it could be interesting. Love the videos

[@marcrawsky]

This!

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Damn. I'd hoped he was a decent guy for looking after Stormy, but I guess taking on a good case doesn't make you a good person.

[@thomasbullins2008]

There was no case with Stormy.....

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Her case was meh. She came out of the woodwork in the final days of the election with a decade old accusation. She had multiple media outlets lined up and used it to get a payment to stay quiet. Her lawsuit for the NDA she did win. The defamation case was awful. The collision one wasn’t too bad. But it was interesting how she was able to play the good guy in a case resulting from extortion. But Avenatti saw the case as a chance not only for money but clearly to become a star. Which if he hadn’t been such a POS he would’ve possibly succeeded in. Maybe not politically but as an attorney it would’ve been big business.

[@houseofshadow6380]

I'm just here to say that your segue into the sponsor was smooth as fuuuuuuu--

[@adamestrada7610]

This video truly answered the question we were all wondering: what the f*** happened to Tully's Coffee?!

[@nickjacobs1770]

As Gomez Addams once said "Only a fool, represents himself in court. I am that fool"

[@goodmanrising1151]

Always interesting and entertaining, thank you. Though as a UK subscriber can I ask you or a viewer to please explain what Wire Fraud is. It's always popping up in legal dramas and police procedurals etc. Is it actually so common? Is it specific or an umbrella term? Perhaps you could even do a video or videos explaining, for example, circuits (as in 1st, 2nd circuit courts), grand juries and other exotic legal terms so that we can nod along sagely or shout legal advice at the TV.

[@katesclabassi3857]

In the context of the Stormy Daniels situation, it's when he diverted the funds from her book deal to him.

[@MsSgent]

Due to federalism fraud is a state charge. The Feds wanted a charge of their own, so they decided that any fraud done over a telegraph wire or via postal mail was a federal charge. We no longer have telegraphs, but the law is still called wire fraud.

[@goodmanrising1151]

@@MsSgent To check I understand you, if you defraud someone whilst in the same state it's simply fraud, but if you defraud someone whilst in a different state it's wire fraud. Am I correct?

[@MsSgent]

@@goodmanrising1151 Mostly. Sometimes the feds can make a wire charge fraud even if its intrastate, but there needs to be an out of state connection.

[@goodmanrising1151]

@@MsSgent Ah! Thank you very much for taking the time to answer. It's much appreciated.

[@shawnvines2514]

ACLU fundraiser ad today was a blue cap with lettering "See You In Court" - You should get it and put it on in the end of your next video 😃

[@lukehorton4373]

The sponsor segway is ABSOLUTELY PURE GOLD!!!!!

[@stairmasternem]

He’s no Slipping Jimmy, that’s for sure.

[@kevinblatter2369]

As my dad used to say, "For a guy that is as smart as he is, he sure does a lot of stupid things."

[@brianwarner2171]

Devin once again proving himself to be the MVP of ad transitions.

[@MarkO-uc9yc]

Best segue to the sponsor yet!

[@philmickraken2]

This guy is a real-life, Saul Goodman.

[@t.s.a.d6478]

You think this is something? You think this is bad? This? This chicanery? He's done worse!

[@OlaRozenfeld]

Objection -- I'm very offended on behalf of Jimmy (Saul Goodman) at this comparison! Jimmy was a much better person than Avenatti. He actually held his values way above money. He literally risked his life for his clients! He wouldn't defraud them even when they were criminals who stole the money themselves. Etc etc. Avenatti seems like a weird almost cartoon villain -- like, he just wanted *more stuff*, and he couldn't get enough, just wanted more and more.

[@stairmasternem]

Saul Goodman was successful though.

[@thetruerift]

@@OlaRozenfeld I mean, there's a good reason not to defraud criminals - they tend to handle it outside the legal system. *firearm sounds*

[@princessaria]

Only Avenatti doesn’t have a “heart of gold” under all the BS like Saul. 😂 I doubt he’d ever put his physical safety in question for his client.

[@hank1519]

We fell for his charm and cleverness!

[@jovy_yah]

Omg! Was using this as background sound while working at home then I heard his intro of skill share and I can’t help laughing. New hobby indeed!

[@PhilippeCarphin]

1:20 That movie with Vin Diesel was really good. It changed how I saw Vin Diesel as an actor.