In a separate state case in Montgomery County, Pa., a judge asked Trump lawyer Jonathan S. Goldstein whether he was alleging fraud. “Your honor, accusing people of fraud is a pretty big step,” Goldstein said.
Trump is also not bound by any ethical obligations or requirements: He can espouse whatever comes to his mind and push for it however far he wants. But Trump’s ability to evade liability (for now) does not extend to his lawyers, particularly in a court of law.
But Trump’s ability to evade liability (for now) does not extend to his lawyers, particularly in a court of law. For example, Rudy Giuliani, once known as “America’s mayor,” has had his law license suspended in New York and the District of Columbia, directly as a result of his role in pushing Trump’s false election-fraud claims in the courtroom.
In three separate lawsuits in Pennsylvania and cases in Arizona and Nevada, Trump’s lawyers have jettisoned sweeping claims of fraud, instead focusing on relatively small-bore complaints.
Michael Cohen (lawyer)Michael CohenCohen in 2019BornMichael Dean Cohen August 25, 1966 Lawrence, New York, U.S.EducationAmerican University (BA) Cooley Law School (JD)Political partyDemocratic (before 2002, 2004–2017, 2018–present) Republican (2002–2004, 2017–2018)10 more rows
John Charles Eastman (born April 21, 1960) is an American lawyer who is the founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a public interest law firm affiliated with the conservative think tank Claremont Institute. He is a former professor and dean at the Chapman University School of Law.
The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is an office in the United States Department of Justice that assists the Attorney General's position as legal adviser to the President and all executive branch agencies.
John Eastman, an entertainment lawyer and brother of Paul McCartney's first wife, Linda, nabbed a Carnegie Hill co-op for $26.5 million, property records show.
Early years. Linda McCartney was born Linda Louise Eastman in Scarsdale, New York, on September 24, 1941. She had one older brother named John, and two younger sisters named Laura and Louise Jr. Her mother, Louise Sara Eastman (née Lindner), was from a German-Jewish family.
25In fact, more U.S. Presidents have been attorneys by trade than any other profession. In all, 25 of the 44 men to hold the office of President have been lawyers.
He did. He passed on the first try on August 30, 1968. After Joe Biden graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in history, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force with the intention of becoming a Pilot.
More than half of all United States Presidents were lawyers before becoming president.
Other Trump loyalists, such as former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Eric Herschmann, Pat Philbin and Marc Kasowitz, also are reportedly steering clear of Trump’s legal defense. And even the heat-seeking Alan Dershowitz seems a bit shy about jumping in.
Trump's legal pickings are slim to pathetic. They are either past their expiration date or loony—maybe both. Thus far, it's almost a Who's Who list of ardent Trump supporters who are no longer available to represent him when he needs them most.
Just recently, The Wash ington Post reported that Trump told a ides not to pay Giuliani’s legal fees, complaining about his $20,000 a day fee. Besides, now that he’s out of office and facing unfathomable legal challenges, Trump might truly be unable to pay. He could be the poster child for pro bono.
In a recent Pennsylvania federal case, Giuliani alleged “widespread, nationwide voter fraud” in his opening remarks. But under questioning from the judge, he retreated. “This is not a fraud case,” Giuliani later admitted. In the same case, Trump lawyer Linda Kearns said explicitly that she is “not proceeding” on allegations of fraud.
In a state case concerning votes in Maricopa County, Ariz., Trump lawyers again dodged and weaved. On Nov. 12, the same day that the President himself was tweeting about hundreds of thousands of votes being stolen from him, a Trump campaign attorney Kory Langhofer told a judge, “We are not alleging fraud in this lawsuit.
Lawyers representing Trump’s campaign sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr on Nov. 5 alleging “criminal voter fraud” in Nevada. But lawyers representing Trump never made that allegation in court filings.