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Locations
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Motion for protective order and incorporated memorandum of law
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1.14 MB
Summary
This document is a Motion for Protective Order filed on November 9, 2009, by Igor Zinoviev, a third-party witness and Jeffrey Epstein's driver/bodyguard since November 2005. Zinoviev seeks to prevent or limit his deposition, arguing he has no knowledge relevant to the civil cases as his employment with Epstein began after the alleged events, and he has not discussed Epstein's criminal or civil cases with him. The motion cites legal precedents on the scope of discovery and includes a list of attorneys involved in various related cases.
People (21)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jane Doe No. 2 | Plaintiff |
Plaintiff in the case 08-CIV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Defendant in the case 08-CIV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
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| Igor Zinoviev | Third Party Witness, Driver, Bodyguard |
Works for Jeffrey Epstein since November 2005. Subject of the Motion for Protective Order.
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| L.M. | Witness |
Mentioned in depositions
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| E.W. | Witness |
Mentioned in depositions
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| Judge Linnea Johnson | Judge |
Issued October 28, 2009 Omnibus Order (DE #377) regarding scope of discovery
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| Jack Alan Goldberger | Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein |
Signed the Motion and Certificate of Service. Florida Bar No. 262013.
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| Stuart S. Mermelstein | Counsel for Plaintiffs |
Representing plaintiffs in related cases. Email: stm@sexabuseattorney.com
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| Adam S. Horowitz | Counsel for Plaintiffs |
Representing plaintiffs in related cases. Email: ahorowitz@sexabuseattorney.com
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| Brad Edwards | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Representing plaintiff in related case 08-08093. Email: bedwards@rraalaw.com
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| Paul O. Cassell | Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe (Pro Hac Vice) |
Email: cassellp@law.utah.edu
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| Richard Horace Willits | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Representing plaintiff in related case 08-80811. Email: reelrhw@hotmail.com
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| Isidro M. Garcia | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Representing plaintiff in related case 08-80469. Email: isidrogarcia@bellsouth.net
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| Jack Scarola | Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. |
Email: jsx@searcylaw.com
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| Jack P. Hill | Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. |
Email: jph@searcylaw.com
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| Robert C. Josefsberg | Counsel for Plaintiffs |
Representing plaintiffs in related cases 09-80591 and 09-80656. Email: rjosefsberg@podhurst.com
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| Katherine W. Ezell | Counsel for Plaintiffs |
Representing plaintiffs in related cases 09-80591 and 09-80656. Email: kezell@podhurst.com
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| Bruce Reinhart | Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen |
Email: ecf@brucereinhartlaw.com
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| Theodore J. Leopold | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Representing plaintiff in related case 08-08804. Email: skuvin@leopoldkuvin.com
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| Spencer T. Kuvin | Counsel for Plaintiff |
Representing plaintiff in related case 08-08804. Email: skuvin@leopoldkuvin.com
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| Sarah Kellen | Defendant |
Defendant in a related case, represented by Bruce Reinhart.
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Organizations (13)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA |
Court where the motion is filed
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| Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiffs
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| Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler |
Law firm representing plaintiff Brad Edwards
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| Richard H. Willits, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiff Richard Horace Willits
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| Garcia Law Firm, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiff Isidro M. Garcia
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| Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiffs Jack Scarola and Jack P. Hill
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| Podhurst Orseck, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiffs Robert C. Josefsberg and Katherine W. Ezell
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| Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. |
Law firm representing defendant Sarah Kellen
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| Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. |
Law firm representing defendant Jeffrey Epstein
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| Leopold, Kuvin, P.A. |
Law firm representing plaintiff Theodore J. Leopold and Spencer T. Kuvin
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| Brown & Williamson Tobacco |
Cited in legal precedent: Washington v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco
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| Food Lion, Inc. |
Cited in legal precedent: Food Lion, Inc. v. United Food & Commercial Workers Intern. Union
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| United Food & Commercial Workers Intern. Union |
Cited in legal precedent: Food Lion, Inc. v. United Food & Commercial Workers Intern. Union
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Timeline (4 events)
2009-10-28
Judge Linnea Johnson issued Omnibus Order (DE #377) regarding the scope of discovery, stating discovery is broad but not without limits.
2009-11
Certificate of Service indicates that the document was served on all counsel of record.
Locations (6)
| Location | Context |
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Location of Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. (18205 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2218)
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Location of Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler (401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1650)
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Location of Paul O. Cassell (332 South 1400 E, Room 101)
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Location of Richard H. Willits, P.A. (5900 I-95 Avenue North, Suite 404)
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Various locations: Garcia Law Firm, P.A. (224 Datura Street, Suite 900); Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P....
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Location of Leopold, Kuvin, P.A. (2925 PGA Blvd., Suite 200)
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Relationships (15)
Igor Zinoviev works for Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein as a driver and bodyguard. He first became employed by Mr. Epstein in November of 2005.
Signed the motion as 'Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein'
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-08093
Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-80811
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-80469
Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A.
Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A.
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases Nos. 09-80591 and 09-80656
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases Nos. 09-80591 and 09-80656
Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-08804
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No. 08-08804
Key Quotes (3)
""[w]hile the scope of discovery is broad, it is not without limits.""Source
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""[w]hile the standard of relevancy [in discovery] is a liberal one, it is not so liberal as to allow a party to roam in the shadow zones of relevancy and to explore matter (sic) which does not presently appear germane on the theory that it might conceivably become so.""Source
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""[a] party or any person from whom discovery is sought may move for a protective order in the court where the action is pending.... The court may, for good cause, issue an order to protect a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense, including one or more of the following: (A) forbidding the disclosure or discovery;""Source
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Case 9:09-cv-80656-KAM Document 55 Entered on FLSD Docket 11/09/2009 Page 1 of 26
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 08-CIV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
JANE DOE NO. 2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY EPSTEIN,
Defendant.
Related cases:
08-80232, 08-08380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80591, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092
08-80232, 08-08380, 08-80381, 08-80994,
08-80993, 08-80811, 08-80893, 09-80469,
09-80591, 09-80656, 09-80802, 09-81092
THIRD PARTY WITNESS, IGOR ZINOVIEV'S
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER AND
INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER AND
INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW
Third Party Witness, Igor Zinoviev's, ("Mr. Zinoviev") by and through his
undersigned attorney, moves this Court pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c) for a protective
order regarding his deposition and as grounds therefore would state:
undersigned attorney, moves this Court pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c) for a protective
order regarding his deposition and as grounds therefore would state:
1. As reflected on the affidavit of Igor Zinoviev, attached as Exhibit A, he
works for Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein ("Mr. Epstein") as a driver and bodyguard. He did
not know Mr. Epstein before November of 2005. He first became employed by Mr.
Epstein in November of 2005.
works for Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein ("Mr. Epstein") as a driver and bodyguard. He did
not know Mr. Epstein before November of 2005. He first became employed by Mr.
Epstein in November of 2005.
2. Additionally, Mr. Zinoviev would testify as set forth in his affidavit, that
at no time has he discussed with Mr. Epstein any issues involving Mr. Epstein's criminal
case nor any of the cases or issues involved with civil plaintiffs.
at no time has he discussed with Mr. Epstein any issues involving Mr. Epstein's criminal
case nor any of the cases or issues involved with civil plaintiffs.
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3. In many of the depositions, counsel for L.M. and E.W., has asked them as
witnesses to assume certain facts about which they have no knowledge, and he then asks
their opinions about certain facts. See Exhibit B -Epstein's Motion for Protective Order
to Prohibit Inappropriate Deposition Questions.
witnesses to assume certain facts about which they have no knowledge, and he then asks
their opinions about certain facts. See Exhibit B -Epstein's Motion for Protective Order
to Prohibit Inappropriate Deposition Questions.
4. There is no information which Mr. Zinoviev has relating to the facts and
circumstances surrounding any of the pending civil cases, in that none of their allegations
directed to Mr. Epstein extend beyond September of 2005. Therefore whatever
information Mr. Zinoviev may have, postdates that time.
circumstances surrounding any of the pending civil cases, in that none of their allegations
directed to Mr. Epstein extend beyond September of 2005. Therefore whatever
information Mr. Zinoviev may have, postdates that time.
5. Regarding the scope of discovery, Judge Linnea Johnson noted in her
October 28, 2009 Omnibus Order (DE #377), "[w]hile the scope of discovery is broad, it
is not without limits. Washington v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco, 959 F.2d 1566,
1570 (11th Cir. 1992). ... Courts have long held that '[w]hile the standard of relevancy
[in discovery] is a liberal one, it is not so liberal as to allow a party to roam in the shadow
zones of relevancy and to explore matter (sic) which does not presently appear germane
on the theory that it might conceivably become so.' Food Lion, Inc. v. United Food &
Commercial Workers Intern. Union, 103 F.3d 1007, 1012-13 (C.A. D.C. 1997) (string
cite omitted)."
October 28, 2009 Omnibus Order (DE #377), "[w]hile the scope of discovery is broad, it
is not without limits. Washington v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco, 959 F.2d 1566,
1570 (11th Cir. 1992). ... Courts have long held that '[w]hile the standard of relevancy
[in discovery] is a liberal one, it is not so liberal as to allow a party to roam in the shadow
zones of relevancy and to explore matter (sic) which does not presently appear germane
on the theory that it might conceivably become so.' Food Lion, Inc. v. United Food &
Commercial Workers Intern. Union, 103 F.3d 1007, 1012-13 (C.A. D.C. 1997) (string
cite omitted)."
6. Rule 26(c), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, provides that, "[a] party or
any person from whom discovery is sought may move for a protective order in the court
where the action is pending.... The court may, for good cause, issue an order to protect
a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or
expense, including one or more of the following: (A) forbidding the disclosure or
discovery;"
any person from whom discovery is sought may move for a protective order in the court
where the action is pending.... The court may, for good cause, issue an order to protect
a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or
expense, including one or more of the following: (A) forbidding the disclosure or
discovery;"
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7. As set forth in his affidavit, Mr. Zinoviev cannot possibly have any
knowledge or information that is presently germane to this action. Accordingly, the
Court should enter a protective order prohibiting his deposition.
knowledge or information that is presently germane to this action. Accordingly, the
Court should enter a protective order prohibiting his deposition.
WHEREFORE, third-party witness moves this court for a protective order
pursuant to Rule 26(c), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, that his deposition not take
place or the questioning be limited.
pursuant to Rule 26(c), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, that his deposition not take
place or the questioning be limited.
By:
JACK ALAN GOLDBERGER ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 262013
jagesq@bellsouth.net
JACK ALAN GOLDBERGER ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 262013
jagesq@bellsouth.net
Rule 7.1 Certification
I hereby certify that counsel for the movant has conferred or attempted to confer
with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery issues prior to the
filing of this motion for protective order but has been unable to do so.
with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the discovery issues prior to the
filing of this motion for protective order but has been unable to do so.
Certificate of Service
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing was electronically filed
with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is
being served this day on all counsel of record identified on the following Service List in
the manner specified by CM/ECF on this ____ day of November, 2009
with the Clerk of the Court using CM/ECF. I also certify that the foregoing document is
being served this day on all counsel of record identified on the following Service List in
the manner specified by CM/ECF on this ____ day of November, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
By:
JACK ALAN GOLDBERGER ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 262013
jagesq@bellsouth.net
Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012
561-659-8300
Fax: 561-835-8691
(Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
JACK ALAN GOLDBERGER ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 262013
jagesq@bellsouth.net
Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012
561-659-8300
Fax: 561-835-8691
(Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein)
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Certificate of Service
Jane Doe No. 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein
Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
Jane Doe No. 2 v. Jeffrey Epstein
Case No. 08-CV-80119-MARRA/JOHNSON
Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esq.
Adam S. Horowitz, Esq.
Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 2218
Miami, FL 33160
305-931-2200
Fax: 305-931-4877
stm@sexabuseattorney.com
ahorowitz@sexabuseattorney.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs
In Related Cases Nos. 08-80069, 08-80119,
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80993,
08-80994
Adam S. Horowitz, Esq.
Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A.
18205 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 2218
Miami, FL 33160
305-931-2200
Fax: 305-931-4877
stm@sexabuseattorney.com
ahorowitz@sexabuseattorney.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs
In Related Cases Nos. 08-80069, 08-80119,
08-80232, 08-80380, 08-80381, 08-80993,
08-80994
Brad Edwards, Esq.
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-522-3456
Fax: 954-527-8663
bedwards@rraalaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-08093
Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-522-3456
Fax: 954-527-8663
bedwards@rraalaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-08093
Paul O. Cassell, Esq.
Pro Hac Vice
332 South 1400 E, Room 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-585-5202
801-585-6833 Fax
cassellp@law.utah.edu
Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe
Pro Hac Vice
332 South 1400 E, Room 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-585-5202
801-585-6833 Fax
cassellp@law.utah.edu
Counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe
Richard Horace Willits, Esq.
Richard H. Willits, P.A.
5900 I-95 Avenue North
Suite 404
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-582-7600
Fax: 561-588-6819
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-80811
reelrhw@hotmail.com
Richard H. Willits, P.A.
5900 I-95 Avenue North
Suite 404
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-582-7600
Fax: 561-588-6819
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-80811
reelrhw@hotmail.com
Isidro M. Garcia, Esq.
Garcia Law Firm, P.A.
224 Datura Street, Suite 900
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-7132
561-832-7137 F
isidrogarcia@bellsouth.net
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-80469
Garcia Law Firm, P.A.
224 Datura Street, Suite 900
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-7132
561-832-7137 F
isidrogarcia@bellsouth.net
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-80469
Jack Scarola, Esq.
Jack P. Hill, Esq.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley,
P.A.
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-686-6300
Fax: 561-563-9424
jsx@searcylaw.com
jph@searcylaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A.
Jack P. Hill, Esq.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley,
P.A.
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-686-6300
Fax: 561-563-9424
jsx@searcylaw.com
jph@searcylaw.com
Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A.
Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq.
Katherine W. Ezell, Esq.
Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
25 West Flagler Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33130
305-358-2800
Fax: 305-358-2382
rjosefsberg@podhurst.com
kezell@podhurst.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases
Nos. 09-80591 and 09-80656
Katherine W. Ezell, Esq.
Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
25 West Flagler Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33130
305-358-2800
Fax: 305-358-2382
rjosefsberg@podhurst.com
kezell@podhurst.com
Counsel for Plaintiffs in Related Cases
Nos. 09-80591 and 09-80656
Bruce Reinhart, Esq.
Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A.
250 S. Australian Avenue
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A.
250 S. Australian Avenue
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq.
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561-202-6360
Fax: 561-828-0983
ecf@brucereinhartlaw.com
Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen
Fax: 561-828-0983
ecf@brucereinhartlaw.com
Counsel for Defendant Sarah Kellen
Theodore J. Leopold, Esq.
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
Leopold, Kuvin, P.A.
2925 PGA Blvd., Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-884-6200
Fax: 561-515-2610
skuvin@leopoldkuvin.com
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-08804
Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq.
Leopold, Kuvin, P.A.
2925 PGA Blvd., Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-884-6200
Fax: 561-515-2610
skuvin@leopoldkuvin.com
Counsel for Plaintiff in Related Case No.
08-08804
Atterbury Goldberger & Weiss, P.A.
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012
561-659-8300
561-835-8691
jagesq@bellsouth.net
Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein
250 Australian Avenue South
Suite 1400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012
561-659-8300
561-835-8691
jagesq@bellsouth.net
Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein
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