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Attorney Brian Claypool in the News

Claypool Law Firm is regularly in the news for the high-stakes cases we prosecute for our clients. When other lawyers and firms would back out of the intimidating limelight, Attorney Brian Claypool shines. Browse below to see only a small selection of news highlights.

Highlight Reels & Miscellaneous

  • **Sizzle reel of selected national television interviews.**
  • Nancy Grace – CNN HLN – September 5, 2012- On legal panel re: Nytia Dupree case.
  • Jane Valez-Mitchell – CNN HLN – July 27, 2012- Interview re: Sandusky's voice messages to a young boy just weeks before his arrest.
  • Dr. Drew Show – July 17, 2012 – re: Top Penn State officials knowledge and lack of action against Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse on young boys.
  • Dr. Drew Show – July 16, 2012 – Discussing the Penn State scandal and Joe Paterno’s knowledge of Sandusky’s abuse on children.
  • Dr. Drew Show – July 12, 2012 – Taking calls and discussing the Miramonte Child Sex Abuse Scandal.
  • Dr. Drew Show – July 12, 2012 – Discussing the Freeh Report and the Penn State Cover-Up.
  • Jane Valez-Mitchell – CNN HLN – July 12, 2012- Interview re: The Freeh Report and Penn State Cover-Up.
  • Tru TV – In Session – March 14, 2012 – Providing Key Analysis on the NJ v Dharun Ravi Suicide Trial.
  • Tru TV – In Session – March 9, 2012 – Legal Analyst on the Rutgers University Roommate Suicide Trial
  • Dr. Drew Show – February 29, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Dr. Drew Show – February 22, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Dr. Phil – February 16, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal.
  • Geraldo Rivera Talk Show – February 8, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Dr. Drew Show – February 3, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Nancy Grace – CNN HLN – December 10, 2012 – “NFL DUI Tragedy”

CNN

  • CNN In Session – September 20, 2012 – with Vinnie Politan re: Andrea Sneiderman’s $2 million life insurance policy on Rust Sneiderman, whom she’s charged with murdering.
  • CNN In Session – September 20, 2012 – with Vinnie Politan re: Andrea Sneiderman and the trauma children endure when a parent is on trial
  • CNN In Session – July 17, 2012 – Providing legal analysis on the Penn State scandal and new developments in the George Zimmerman case.
  • CNN – July 12, 2012- Discussing the Freeh Report in the Penn State Cover-Up.
  • CNN HLN- July 5, 2012- Providing legal commentary on the State of CA Extra Parents Rights.
  • CNN In Session – July 2, 2012- Providing commentary on the Patrick Wharen trial.
  • CNN In Session – July 2, 2012- Providing key analysis on the Penn State emails re: Gerry Sandusky.
  • CNN HLN- July 2, 2012- Providing key analysis on Penn State emails between top leadership.
  • CNN HLN- April 27, 2012- Providing key analysis on George Zimmerman’s bond.
  • CNN HLN- April 27, 2012- Providing commentary on State of AZ v Tammi Smith case.
  • CNN In Session – April 13, 2012- Providing commentary on Judge Jessica Recksiedler (the judge in the George Zimmerman murder trial).
  • CNN In Session – April 13, 2012- Providing key analysis on the Andrea Sneiderman Dunwoody Daycare Murder Trial.
  • CNN In Session – March 28, 2012 – Providing key analysis on the Florida v. Dalia Dippolito trial.
  • CNN In Session – March 28, 2012 – Providing commentary on the Trayvon Martin shooting.
  • CNN – Soledad O’Brien Show – February 7, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal

HLN

  • HLN – March 25, 2013 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – March 25, 2013 – Providing Legal Commentary on Jury Questions in the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – March 18, 2013 – Part 1 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – March 18, 2013 – Part 2 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – March 18, 2013 – Part 3 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – March 13, 2013 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – February 25, 2013 – Part 1 – Providing Key Analysis on the Cross-Examination of Jodi Arias
  • HLN – February 25, 2013 – Part 2 – Providing Key Analysis on the Cross-Examination of Jodi Arias
  • HLN – February 13, 2013 – Part 1 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – February 13, 2013 – Part 2 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN – February 13, 2013 – Part 3 – Providing Key Analysis on the Jodi Arias Murder Trial
  • HLN Evening Express – October 19, 2012 – with Vinnie Politan re: The Boy Scouts of America child abuse scandal and release of files.

FOX

  • FOX America Live, December 21, 2012- “Throwing a lawsuit free holiday party.”
  • FOX America Live, December 18, 2012- “Citizens Arrest of a Police Officer”
  • FOX Business News, December 12, 2012- “Wire Tapping on Public Transportation”
  • FOX America Live, November 27, 2012- “Homeowner charged with murder after shooting teens who broke into his house.”
  • FOX America Live, November 16, 2012- “George Washington University stripped of ranking.”
  • FOX America Live, October 26, 2012- “Potential voter fraud by Congressman Jim Moran’s son, Patrick Moran.”
  • FOX America Live, September 7, 2012- Providing political commentary on the Gallop Poll lawsuit.
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – July 26, 2012- Providing commentary on the Judge in the CO shooting banning cameras in the courtroom
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – July 9, 2012- Providing legal commentary on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's divorce agreement.
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – June 22, 2012- Providing legal commentary on the George Zimmerman re-enactment video.
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – June 15, 2012- Providing legal commentary on CO v Monica Chavez.
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – May 31, 2012- Providing analysis on John Edwards verdict.
  • FOX America Live, Kelly’s Court – May 16, 2012- Providing analysis on George Zimmerman’s injuries.

Your Victories Are Our Victories

Recent Verdicts & Settlements
  • CITY OF SANTA MONICA $122,500,000 Global Settlement

    Recovered $122.5 million global settlement with City of Santa Monica.

  • Landmark Child Sexual Abuse Case $42 Million Settlement

    Recovered $42 million for 45 child sexual assault victims of Eric Uller in lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica and the Police Activities League.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case $35 Million Tentative Settlement

    We recovered $35,000,000 on behalf of the family of Anthony Avalos, a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly tortured along with 3 other children. $32 million is to be paid by the County of Los Angeles and $3 million by Hathaway (mental health clinic). Attorney Claypool was assisted by Attornies Nathalie Vallejos, Jay Deratany, and Thomas Stewart.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case Against LAUSD $38 Million Recovery

    We recovered $38,000,000 on behalf of 19 children in the Miramonte child abuse case against Los Angeles Unified School District.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case $32 Million Settlement

    We recovered $32,000,000 on behalf of the family of Anthony Avalos, a 10-year-old boy who was tortured by his mother and the mother's boyfriend in 2018. Attorney Claypool was the lead attorney who stated, "the case was always about two things: in honor of Anthony to make social change and prevent this from happening again.”

  • Wrongful Death Case $15.8 Million Tentative Settlement

    $15.8 million tentative settlement in wrongful death action against Yucaipa/Calimesa Unified school district on behalf of mother of a 13 year old girl who died at school after suffering an asthma attack. Assisted by co counsel Robert Glassman and Erika Contreras.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Why You Can Count on the Claypool Law Firm
  • A History of Success for Our Clients
    The firm has an approximate 90% success rate. Mr. Claypool has conducted in excess of 100 jury trials in state and federal courts.
  • Undivided Attention on Your Case
    Mr. Claypool is personally involved in every case and is committed to building strong personal connections with his clients.
  • Selective Caseload
    To ensure that every client receives the attention and support he or she deserves, our firm maintains a select caseload and will not hesitate to partner with other upstanding lawyers in Southern California.
  • Dedicated to Social Change
    Our firm is committed to helping victims of injustice break the code of silence that often permeates within private and government entities.

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