One of three attorneys accusing their former law partner, controversial ex-attorney L. Lin Wood, of defamation took the stand Friday. The attorney informed a Georgia federal jury that a payment demand sent to Wood after the dissolution of his firm was not an attempt at extortion but rather a measure to protect themselves and their families. The contentious nature of social media posts put forth by Wood allegedly posed threats to his ex-partner’s family, heightening the severity of the situation.
Details of the testimony shed light on the complex interpersonal legal battles stemming from the firm’s dissolution.* For more in-depth information, the full article is available on Law360.