Geoffrey Fieger is one of the most successful trial attorneys in the country. He is constantly in demand as an expert analyst for high-profile media trials. His charismatic and controversial personality made him an instant star of the Fox series “Power of Attorney” and the CBS radio program, “Fieger Time.” He appears almost daily on CNN, Fox, MSNBC and other networks commenting on various legal issues and cases.
After three decades of passionately practicing law, Fieger is best known for winning trials. He has won more multimillion-dollar awards than any other attorney in the country. Some of these trials include the defense of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the “Jenny Jones Show” trial, and the defense of Nathanial Abraham, the youngest child ever tried as an adult for murder in the U.S. He has won record verdicts in Michigan Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and South Carolina. Many of his trials have generated national attention and set important legal precedents.
In June 2008 after almost three years, Fieger, represented by the legendary Gerry Spence in his final trial, won his own court battle against the Gonzales/Rove/Bush Justice Department when he was acquitted on all counts of alleged illegal campaign donations.
Some personal information about Geoffrey from a recent interview:
Q. What is your favorite color?
A. Blue
Q. What is your favorite band(s)?
A. Beatles & The Knack
Q. What is your favorite song?
A. American Tune by Paul Simon
Q. What is your favorite restaurant(s)?
A. The Lark, Phoenicia & Eurasian Grill
Q. Who is your favorite Detroit celebrity?
A. Mitch Ryder
Q. Where is your favorite place to be?
A. At Home in Bloomfield Hills, Sedona, and Anguilla
Q. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A. Living to be 100 years old, healthy with all my family
Q. Which historical figure do you most identify with?
A. Clarence Darrow
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. Gerry Spence
Q. Which trait in yourself do you most deplore?
A. Procrastination
Q. What trait do you most deplore in others?
A. Disloyalty
Q. What’s your greatest extravagance?
A. Homes
Q. What is your favorite journey?
A. Home
Q. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
A. Pride
Q. On what occasion do you lie?
A. To not hurt someone’s feelings
Q. Which living person do you most dislike?
A. Karl Rove
Q. What is your greatest regret?
A. Growing old
Q. When & where were you the happiest?
A. Now
Q. Which talent would you most like to have?
A. Patience
Q. What is your current state of mind?
A. In flux
Q. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
A. My tolerance of those with whom I disagree
Q. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
A. Julian, Aiden, Quinn and being married to Keenie
Q. What is you most treasured possession?
A. My children
Q. Where would you most like to live?
A. Where I live
Q. What is your most marked characteristic?
A. Outspokenness
Q. What do your most value in your friends?
A. Loyalty
Q. Who are your favorite writers?
A. Steinbeck, Hemmingway & Gerry Spence
Q. Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
A. Old Yeller
Q. How would you like to die?
A. In my sleep during a passionate dream
Q. If you were a speech part, what would you be?
A. A dangling participle
Q. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A. A Volvo
Q. If you were food, what kind would you be?
A. Orange juice
Q. If you were an animal, what kind would you be?
A. A cat
Q. If you were fine art, what form would you take?
A. A film
Q. What’s your motto?
A. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind
Q. What is your Rosebud?
A. My first Volvo
Q. What’s your favorite quote about the law?
A. “When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff,” ~Cicero
August 24, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Questions for Geoff:
What is the name of the last book you read that you enjoyed?
What is your favorite movie of all time?
What famous person (dead or alive) would you most like to meet?
What would you most like to accomplish in the next 10 years?
October 8, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Last book – The Appeal by John Grisham
Favorite movie – Midnight Cowboy/Old Yeller
Famous person – Paul McCartney
Next 10 years – Freedom from debt
November 1, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Geoff
Today I saw the news about the sentencing of Kristina Adkins pretty harsh I thought. Then when I read the past articles about her being tricked into coming in for questioning and being told getting an attorney would piss off the judge I am outraged. How is this possible? Do you think there is a chance that there will be a successful appeal on this conviction? Why do you think this isn’t a bigger news story?
December 15, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Geoff,
I was a volunteer for your party at Meadow Brook Hall hostessing in the Fountain Room which is downstairs leading to the ballroom. We as volunteers take time out from our busy lives to make everyones experience at an event a great one. I have never been thanked by anyone before until you. Thanks so much for taking the time to ask my name and to thank me. It’s always nice to know that you are appreciated for volunteering your time. Thanks again for being so thoughtful…Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope to see you again next year.
Sincerely,
Karen Salvador
January 8, 2009 at 11:06 am
Karen,
Thank you for your kind words.
Geoffrey
January 30, 2009 at 11:37 pm
your website is as lame as your personality. you and your staff are a leach on society and our economy.
February 3, 2009 at 4:35 pm
John Doe,
Great response, exceeded only by the courage it took you to use your real name.
February 19, 2009 at 9:02 pm
what do you think is happening with all the longterm disability case why is so for a injuryed person to get a fair shake
February 22, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Hi Geoff. The Columbine book I interviewed you for many years ago is finally coming out near the 10th anniversary of the shootings, in April. Thanks again for your help, and you can get some information on the book and contact me at jeffkassauthor.com.
March 5, 2009 at 8:22 am
MR.FIEGER SIR; I WORK FOR A MAJOR AIRLINE HERE IN DETROIT (ONE GOES NORTH,ONE GOES WEST)AND I HAPPENED TO MEET YOU WHILE AT WORK THROUGH YOUR PASSING ABOUT A YR.HALF AGO AND I MUST SAY YOU WERE VERY NICE AND A GENTLEMAN. WHAT I NOTICED YOU DID NOT LOOK DOWN TO ME AND YOU TREATED ME WITH RESPECT; THANK YOU. IF EVER I NEED AN ATTORNEY, I WILL CALL YOU.
March 5, 2009 at 8:49 am
At this time, I have not had the opportunity to meet Mr. Fieger in person, I am looking forward to it some day. I have been in contact with one of the Fieger team members a wonderful Attorney a Leon Weiss. Every one that I have met at the Fieger Law office is wonderful and kind. Leon has been wonderful and helpful with everything in regards to the problem that I have had with the Bloomfield Hills Police department. I hope I have good luck in Court next week. With Leon Weiss by my side, I am sure I will have good luck, this Man is wonderful he sure speaks well in the court room, I was about to loose my voice and I am so glad he was there to talk for me.
James Staley
Ann Arbor/Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
March 28, 2009 at 1:13 am
Dear Mr. Fieger;
I am a student at Kaplan University. I would like to interview you. I know that you are a very busy person so I hope you don’t mind answering my questions in this forum.
1. Why did you choose to go into Law, was there something in your life that steered you in this direction.
2. Where did you go to school?
3. Was taking the Bar exam difficult for you?
4. What do you enjoy most about practicing the Law?
5. Is practicing law rewarding?
6. Is it anything like what you expected it would be?
7. What types of cases do you prefer to defend?
8. What would you say is the most frustrating aspect of the law?
9. How do you defend someone you know is guilty?
10. If you found out after a trial has begun, that a client lied to you, what do you do?
11. How do you handle an adversarial judge?
12. How do you find time for your family and recreation?
13. Do you personally try any small cases?
Thank you Mr. Fieger for your time. This is a Final Project for one of my legal classes.
Sincerely,
Yvette Diggs-McKinney
Harper Woods, MI.
March 31, 2009 at 11:56 am
1. Why did you choose to go into Law, was there something in your life that steered you in this direction.
A. At the time I entered law school, I had received two degrees from the University of Michigan (A.B., M.A.) in theater and speech. I was running out of degrees and I liked school. I thought I’d give law a try. Not a great reason to go to law school – but the truth.
2. Where did you go to school?
A. Detroit College of Law (Now Michigan State University Law School)
3. Was taking the Bar exam difficult for you?
A. No, I took 3 bar exams in Michigan, Florida and Arizona and passed them all.
4. What do you enjoy most about practicing the Law?
A. Fighting for ordinary people against the power structure.
5. Is practicing law rewarding?
A. Yes, spiritually
6. Is it anything like what you expected it would be?
A. Unfortunately, yes. The practice of law is run by political bureaucrats (like other government
branches) who are shills of the powerful special interests.
7. What types of cases do you prefer to defend?
A. I never defend corporations or insurance company. I accept civil and important criminal cases.
8. What would you say is the most frustrating aspect of the law?
A. See answer to #6 above.
9. How do you defend someone you know is guilty?
A. Difficult question, but isn’t it the trial lawyer’s duty to defend the damned, outcasts and
pariahs? Don’t people deserve a second chance?
10. If you found out after a trial has begun, that a client lied to you, what do you do?
A. Withdraw
11. How do you handle an adversarial judge?
A. Gently
12. How do you find time for your family and recreation?
A. The law is a jealous mistress. Family time is so important and I have a very understanding mate.
13. Do you personally try any small cases?
A. There isn’t enough Geoffrey to go around. Since our stock in trade is “time,” I can only do so
much.
Thanks for your thoughtful questions.
Geoffrey
April 9, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Mr. Fieger,
Love this blog and glad I found it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for having the one simple thing that is most missing with much of our society: Courage.
cheers, tom
April 28, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Mr.Fieger,i hope you have time to read this! There will be a case being brought in front of you having to do with my mom(she called today), due to med mal she will probably never walk right again. I would love for you to take the case because this is my mom and we gotta fight for family and have to have someone who believes in family and will really fight!! I cant think of anyone better, i hope you will atleast consider it. It would really be appreaciated!Thank You for atleast taking time to read this if nothing else!Sorry for posting this here,wasnt sure where else to post! You have my email on this and can respond on that anytime,i also have a 2 year old nephew id like your advise on! Thank You again for taking your time to read this atleast! B.Compton
May 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Dear Attorney Fieger:
Thanks for providing this forum for all of us “Don’t Tread On Me” flagwavers. Is it okay to bring up unfinished business?
Throughout the Kevorkian persecution (NOT misspelled), as I watched in various courtrooms with your mother and other proponents of the M.E.R.C.Y. campaign, it was obvious to me that the prosecution was an attempt by conservative religionists, convinced that suicide is a “sin,” to criminalize a practice which certain more autonomous, religiously liberal citizens clearly viewed as a “leap of faith” and/or a religious rite. Clearly, the prosecution aimed to criminalize all physician assistance, because that was thought to be the most acceptible means to the performance of that rite.
Bothered by the afront this represented to everyone’s Constitutional right to “freedom of religion,” I wrote a letter to the ACLU, another to the UUA, and a third letter to (I think it was) Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
I failed, however, to get the ideological battle recognized for what it was, because the focus was on Dr. Kevorkian as the (sole?)defendant, and not on the need I perceived for the religious laft to defend itself. As I recall, I also tried to persuade you to raise the issue of Constitutional violation. I don’t know why you didn’t. Did the judge refuse to let that concern be explored? Did some legal technicality apply? Would contention have been possible only in an appeal to higher court?
Perhaps, my concern was simply too far from that era’s mainstream thought to produce any sympathetic response. With the aging and bodily breakdown of the Boomers, more people may want, now, to legalize assisted suicide. Do you think the Supreme Court will address this issue?
I have other input I’d rather not blog about, but would like to email to you, personally. Would you send me your e-address?
May 26, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Carole,
Thanks for the note. I can assure you that the constitutional issues were raised at every opportunity.
Geoffrey
May 29, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Mr. Fieger, I am a disabled vet who believes in you guys, i wrote you about my mom!I wont go into more info on here but dont know where else to write you or where else to turn, im watching her get worse,more pain and no one seems to want to do anything!Need help or advise!Thanks,comptons
June 8, 2009 at 6:49 am
Hello Mr Fieger,
I am a huge fan, and I admire you so much. I am a college student, and I am going in to law.
I always say i want to work for you some day. That is one of my dreams, and I pray for it to come true.
You are one amazing lawyer, and I hope to become one as well. I was wondering may I volunteer at you office? I really would love and appreciate the help to achieve the experience. I am a hard-worker, and I would be so honored to.
Thank you.
I hope you are doing well.
July 21, 2009 at 9:49 am
Did you read Matt Taibbis article in Rolling Stone about Goldman Sachs? I just sat there with my mouth open when I finished it. How disgusting this Goldman Sachs is. Your Mafia analogy is right on. As I am writing this to you, Bernanke is taking softballs from Congress as he will do tomorrow before the Finance Committee of the Senate. What a joke. I have left messages for both my Senator-Menendez and Schumer in NY. I want them to SPEAK UP AND OUT about what really happened.
How Lehman and Merrill failed because it essentially got rid of Goldmans two main competitors. AIG going down would have been very bad for Goldman, obviously.
Thank you for what you do and for speaking out. Keep it up!!
Power to the people! Come on people use it!!
Adam in Jersey City
July 22, 2009 at 1:53 pm
After 7 visits to the court room, I will now be going to the Court House in Pontiac for a trial. The attorney that I have from your Law Firm is wonderful and I do hope it goes well for me. It is sad that the Police in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan can have me put in Jail for 3 days and I am still going to court since January, the final reason for me to be stoped was because I was speeding 5 miles over the limit. The Police did break down doors, and after I was put into hand cuffs, I was kicked and had a officer that was about 250 lbs stomp on my back and head because I did not stand in the drive way and let him shoot me with a taser gun. I had to use the rest room because of a Urology problem and they just made a joke about my situation and when I told them I was going to contact Geoffrey Fieger and his law firm about them, they said go ahead, you just work at a VA Hospital and you could never afford him. Well, it looks like they were wrong, I have been working with Leon Weiss a wonderful Attorney from your law firm. During the trial on the 13th of August, I sure hope I have good luck and do not end up back in jail with 15 other men on the floor. Thanks for having Leon Weiss at your Law firm and if YOU are free that day please come to the trial and the rude police will see that I could afford Your Legal services. Thanks again.
James E. Staley
Ann Arbor & Bloomfield Hills Michigan
August 18, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Hey What do you think of the new Michigan State Police building that was built in Lansing? Also, I have been threaten by one of these men to be sued for going to Lansing City Council and telling it as it is in this man low income housing for the seriors and disables. I have never told a lie about this man and his dealings but I must of hit a nevr cause he contacted a lawer to sue me for it. I have pictures of mold and water damages and yes I have gotten sick because of it. I have visted a State Rep. over the problem and he told me to call you and I have but I’d like to talk to you about this matter cause there is old and sick that need your help to defend themselves. I talk to one of your asscoitates today and she has my number. I have been sick and my partner has had to have surgery to breath at a normal state as you and me over this Black mold.
August 26, 2009 at 12:44 pm
In the past few months, I have shared about my wonderful attorney Leon Weiss, from the Fieger Law office, well I was found guilty and it was not the fault of the Attorney Mr. Weiss, he did wonderful in the Trial and did his best and gave 100%. The Jury had some questions and the Judge would not answer them, so they came back with a Guilty and I do not think they did understand everything well that was shared in the trial. It seems like they did not like the what the Judge told them, so they was there way of tell me and every one that they did not like the way the judge did treat them.
Mr. Fieger, thanks for having Leon with your Law firm and no matter what happens to me, I do appreciate every thing that he did for me, he sure is a wonderful man and attorney. When the other attorney had rude things to say to me and the Bloomfield Hills police would lie, he was there to help me in a wonderful way kind way and every one and the Jury knew that the Police were not telling the truth and the Judge even looked at me laugh a little when the Police was telling lies and Leon asked about what really happen and their face got red and they looked down, they could not even look at any one as they told their lies and one even cried.
Thanks again and I appreciate so much that you have Leon at your law firm, every one knows you are the best, so now I know you have the best working for you at the Fieger Law Office.
JIM Staley