Alex Weingarten
Partner, Litigation
Venable LLP
Alex Weingarten is the preeminent trial attorney specializing in the litigation of trust and estate disputes involving celebrities. With decades of experience in both entertainment and probate litigation, Weingarten has become one of the leading litigators in both fields and has been recognized for his skill in the courtroom for celebrity clients. Clients look to Weingarten to handle “bet the company” cases, to protect their integrity during the very public litigation process, to provide a fresh approach, and to suggest novel and overlooked strategies. He is aggressive in optimizing results and prides himself on finding the most direct route to victory. Alex is known for his trademark tenacity and his creative and zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients. Recently, he represented the adult children of musician Tom Petty in a dispute with their stepmother for control of his music catalogue.
