2022.03.17-2%20Exhibit%202.pdf

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Type: Legal billing record / court exhibit
File Size: 330 KB
Summary

This document is 'Government Exhibit 2' filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on March 17, 2022. It is a detailed legal billing record totaling $112,216.90 for the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein, listing work performed by attorneys (Weiner, Heymann, Kroblin, etc.) to oppose the Virgin Islands Government's motions to intervene and freeze estate assets. The document includes the Government's specific objections to these fees, often citing 'Duplication', 'Block Billing', or 'Unrelated Activity' (specifically referencing the Epstein Victims Compensation Program/Fund).

People (9)

Name Role Context
Tamara Charles Clerk of the Court
File stamped the document in Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
Andrew Heymann Attorney
Billed for legal services regarding the Estate's defense against government motions. Billed rate: $630-660/hr.
Christopher Kroblin Attorney
Billed for legal services (research, drafting) regarding the Estate's defense. Billed rate: $500/hr.
Marjorie Whalen Attorney
Billed for legal services (research, drafting) regarding the Estate's defense. Billed rate: $360/hr.
Shari D'Andrade Attorney
Billed for legal services (research, drafting) regarding the Estate's defense. Billed rate: $400/hr.
Shauna Betz Legal Staff
Billed for clerical/legal work (filing, proofreading). Billed rate: $135/hr.
Daniel H. Weiner Attorney
Billed for high-level legal strategy, communications, and drafting. Billed rate: $1,251-1,315/hr.
Richard Kahn (R. Kahn) Executor/Client
Communicated with Weiner regarding opposition to USVI emergency motion.
Darren Indyke (D. Indyke) Executor/Client
Communicated with Weiner regarding opposition to USVI emergency motion.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
Court where the document was filed.
Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI)
Opposing party filing motions to intervene and freeze assets.
USVI Attorney General's Office (AG)
Opposing counsel representing the GVI.
Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein
The client being represented by the attorneys listed.

Timeline (3 events)

2020-02-04
Hearing for Estate (Probate Court)
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
Christopher Kroblin Daniel H. Weiner Marjorie Whalen (prepared binders)
2021-02-09
GVI's Emergency Motion to Immediately Freeze Assets placed in file
Office/Court
2021-02-19
In camera hearing re EVC fund and GVI Motion
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands

Locations (1)

Location Context
Jurisdiction of the court and location of the probate proceedings.

Relationships (3)

Daniel H. Weiner Attorney-Client R. Kahn
Entry 61: Communications with R. Kahn, D. Indyke re opposition to USVI emergency motion
Daniel H. Weiner Attorney-Client D. Indyke
Entry 61: Communications with R. Kahn, D. Indyke re opposition to USVI emergency motion
Andrew Heymann Co-Counsel Daniel H. Weiner
Government objection notes duplication of work between Weiner, Heymann, Kroblin, etc.

Key Quotes (5)

"Duplication (Attorneys Weiner, Heymann, Kroblin, Whalen, and Andrade all bill time to drafting and/or editing opposition to the Government's Motion to Intervene)"
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"Unrelated Activity ("program" appears to be reference to victims compensation fund)"
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"Vague; block billing - amount of time spent on each activity not specified"
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"Unrelated Activity (Hearing Re EVC Fund)"
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"Vague - unclear whether USVI counsel is Estate's local counsel or counsel for the Government"
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Quote #5

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