Belli

He and tort lawyer Melvin Belli teamed up to argue the first case in a 1958 jury trial in Los Angeles that set the tone for a series of wins against Trans World Airlines and United Airlines.

A Pilot and a Lawyer, He Helped Chart Aviation Tort Law Stephen Miller 2010

Makes one wonder what harsh words were written about media-savvy attorneys from the olden days like Melvin Belli and F. Lee Bailey that have been gathering dust for decades.

The Volokh Conspiracy » A Tip for Lawyers 2010

Oh yeah, Melvin Belli in all his litigious glory, I believe.

People who shouldn't drive. Any real answer? 2005

The home is locally known as the Belli mansion after one-time owner Melvin Belli, the late torts lawyer.

Mansion in San Francisco Sells for $33 Million 2011

Here's a San Francisco Chronicle article that explains that Ms. Miers used to work for Melvin Belli.

Archive 2005-10-01 KaneCitizen 2005

It would bug Harry for me to call Belli by his given name.

Too Many Spies Spoil The Case Archer, Miles 2002

Harry said he would call Belli later in the morning and told me to go to bed.

Too Many Spies Spoil The Case Archer, Miles 2002

Ironically, one of his last victories led to his financial ruin: In 1995, Belli won a class-action lawsuit against breast implant manufacturer Dow Corning, but his firm was unable to recover the $5 million it had spent on the trial when the company declared bankruptcy.

The Panic Virus Seth Mnookin 2011

“There is no doubt in my mind,” Belli told the jury, “and there should be none in yours, that the process could and should be perfect.”

The Panic Virus Seth Mnookin 2011

The home is known locally as the Belli mansion, after one-time owner Melvin Belli, the late torts lawyer.

Private Properties 2011