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Memphis, TN. 8/15/23
Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, P.C. featured in Commercial Appeal: the firm is currently representing the Tuohy family against plaintiff and former NFL player Michael Oher.
Memphis, TN. 4/27/22
Man accused in death of Lafayette’s chef was convicted in Florida slaying. Blake Ballin was quoted as saying Based on what he told the police at the scene, it is obvious that he was acting in self-defense,” Ballin said. “Mr. Brush did exactly what you would expect of somebody who acted in self-defense. (He) called 911 and stayed on the scene until the police arrived.
-Memphis, TN. 1/11/22
Leslie Ballin, Esq. was recently featured in Commercial Appeal for representing former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, whose domestic assault and vandalism charges were dismissed.
-Memphis, TN. 6/4/21
Randy Fishman appeared on Local 24 in Memphis, Tennessee this week to discuss a recently filed wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Ms. Nicole Carter. Ms. Carter’s husband and daughter were tragically killed in a jet-ski accident last year on Pickwick Lake.
-Memphis, TN. 11/11/19
Randy Fishman appeared on the Geoff Calkins show this morning to discuss the ongoing litigation between University of Memphis basketball star James Wiseman and the NCAA.
-Memphis, TN. 8/19/19
Blake Ballin appeared on WMC TV-5 to discuss his client Colby Neagle. Neagle was released on his own recognizance last week. Ballin is representing only Mr. Neagle and no other party. This firm will have further comments as it becomes available.
-Memphis, TN. 1/4/19
Blake Ballin appeared across all local network stations last night, discussing charges facing Mr. Brandon McCray. Ballin appeared alongside his client during a hearing yesterday morning at the Criminal Justice Center at 201 Poplar, where McCray is charged. Mr. Ballin and Mr. McCray will return to court on January 9th for further proceedings in this matter. Ballin Ballin & Fishman will have no further comment at this time.
-Memphis, TN. 4/3/18
Last night, Blake Ballin appeared on WMC-TV 5 to comment on the ongoing defense of Anwar Ghazali. Ballin states, “This is not necessarily a case of someone being shot over a beer.” Mr. Ballin has been retained as counsel and will appear with Mr. Ghazali this morning at 9:00am.
-Memphis, TN. 2/26/18
This morning, Blake Ballin and Steve Farese Jr. appeared in court alongside Sherra Wright. Ballin, Ballin & Fishman and Farese, Farese & Farese have agreed to represent Ms. Wright. She has entered a plea of Not Guilty on all counts and looks forward to proving her innocence in due time. Ms. Wright and her legal team will return to court on Monday, March 19th. At this time, neither law firm will have any further comment.
As previously stated, this page will be updated regularly with all statements, reports and interviews regarding the ongoing case.
-Memphis, TN. 1/25/18
Blake Ballin and Steve Farese Jr. are currently in negotiations with the family of Sherra Wright. Wright is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, and Criminal Attempt-First Degree Murder. This page will be updated regularly with all statements, reports and interviews regarding the ongoing case. Ms. Wright is due to appear in court next on Monday, February 26th.
This morning, January 25th, Ballin and Farese appeared in court alongside Sherra Wright. During the next thirty days, negotiations will continue between the family and the law firms Ballin, Ballin & Fishman and Farese, Farese & Farese to determine future representation. At this time, neither Leslie or Blake Ballin nor Steve Farese Sr. or Steve Farese Jr., will have any further comment.
-Memphis, TN. 5/15/2018
Blake Ballin appeared on WREG last night to discuss the nationally televised “48 Hours” show, which aired a special on the Lorenzen Wright case Sunday night. Ballin shared concerns that the show offered opinions which could taint a potential jury pool in Memphis.
At this time, no decision has been made on any change of venue requests. Ballin and Steve Farese Jr., will be back in court on May 30th with Ms. Wright for a bond hearing.
At this time, neither Leslie or Blake Ballin nor Steve Farese Sr. or Steve Farese Jr. will have any further comment.
-Memphis, TN. 5/31/2019
Blake Ballin and Steve Farese Jr., appeared alongside Sherra Wright yesterday morning. Ms. Wright’s bond was set at $20 million dollars by Judge Coffee in her ongoing case.
Ballin and Farese contend that Ms. Wright’s behavior in jail, raised by the State and Judge Coffee as reasoning for a higher bond, is a sign that there is “perhaps need for some mental counseling here.”
Ms. Wright will return to court on July 11th. At this time, neither Ballin, Ballin & Fishman nor Farese, Farese and Farese will have any further comment.
Blake Ballin Weighs in on Sherra Wright
Blake Ballin joined Scott Madaus on Fox 13 to discuss the charges facing Sherra Wright. Wright has been charged in connection with the death of former Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Tigers standout Lorenzen Wright. Wright will be extradited from California to stand trial for first degree murder, among other charges. Ballin, Ballin & Fishman is not currently representing Sherra Wright or involved with her case in any way.
Blake Ballin appeared on local news again last night, this time with WMC Action News 5. Ballin was asked about Sherra Wright and the continuing extradition battle playing out in a Southern California courtroom. Sherra Wright is facing first degree murder, among other charges, in the death of her ex-husband Lorenzen Wright.
Blake Ballin released the following statements in regards to Ballin, Ballin & Fishman’s defense of Ernest Suttles on October 16th, 2017. Suttles entered a plea of not guilty.
Blake Ballin released the following statement following a preliminary hearing on December 5th.
Leslie Ballin spoke to the assembled media after his client Joe Jackson’s court hearing on August 18th, 2017. Jackson, a former University of Memphis standout, entered a plea of not guilty on all counts.
Leslie Ballin Explains Joe Jackson’s Not Guilty Plea
Mary Winkler, the wife of a minister, was accused of first degree murder following the death of her husband. The case quickly became national news, appearing on CNN, Larry King, Nancy Grace, and Oprah Winfrey. Leslie Ballin, as one of Ms. Winkler’s attorneys, fought hard in the national spotlight. After a long trial, the jury refused to convict Ms. Winkler of murder, instead finding her guilty of the reduced crime of manslaughter. Ms. Winkler was sentenced to three years of prison, with only 67 days to serve.
Blake Ballin was interviewed by Fox 13’s Jim Spiewak as part of his investigative report on Memphis men offering free rent in exchange for sexual favors.
Memphis Men Offering Free Rent for Sex
Blake Ballin appeared on WMC Action News 5 last night, to discuss the murder charges facing Kurtrell Williams. Williams is charged in the murder of Harbor Town resident Susan Grissom. Ballin, Ballin & Fishman is not currently representing or involved with Mr. Williams and his case in any way.
Blake Ballin Explains the Murder Charges Facing Kurtrell Williams
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