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Comment: It is doubtful if any of the cited sources can be regarded as substantial coverage of Dennison in reliable independent sources, and it is unambiguously clear that most of them don't come anywhere being so. Many of them are at best coverage of his contributions to specific cases, and at worst su stantially coverage not of him but of specific cases, with brief mention of his involvement. JBW (talk) 14:16, 8 March 2024 (UTC)
Wayne F. Dennison | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syracuse University (BA) Northeastern University (JD) Harvard Kennedy School (MPA) |
| Occupation | Litigator |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Employer | Brown Rudnick LLC. |
| Known for | Representing Johnny Depp in Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard |
Wayne F. Dennison (born August 17, 1962) is an American attorney known for his role as co-counsel for Johnny Depp in the Depp v. Heard defamation lawsuit.[1] He currently serves as a partner at the Brown Rudnick law firm.[2][3]
Early life and education
editDennison was born on August 17, 1962 in Oriskany, New York. He graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, he attended Northeastern University, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1991. While practicing law, pursued further education at the Harvard Kennedy School, obtaining his MPA degree in 1998 with a focus on political advocacy and elective politics.[citation needed]
Career
editWayne got admitted to the bar in 1991 and started his career as an appellate law clerk at the New York state Supreme Court. After two years, he joined Brown, Rudnick, Freed and Gesmer (now Brown Rudnick LLP) in 1993.[4] where he currently serves as a partner and group leader of the Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group. Dennison also served as a professor and lecturer at the New England School of Law from 2001 until his resignation in 2016.[5]
Dennison rose to prominence as co-counsel in the Depp v. Heard defamation lawsuit.[6][7] He has also acted as legal counsel for Mr. Depp and renowned rock guitar legend Jeff Beck in a declaratory judgment action concerning their ownership of music rights.[8][9] His other notable cases include Rogers Street, LLC vs. MBA-Cambridge, LLC;[10] Depp II et al v. Jackson;[11] and the Deflategate scandal.[12][13]
Awards and honours
editOver the past fifteen years, Dennison has consistently received recognition from Super Lawyers as a leading Business Litigation attorney in Boston, with accolades spanning from 2004 to 2017, excluding 2005, 2008 and 2010.[14] Additionally, his expertise has been acknowledged in Who's Who in Tobacco Litigation, a publication by the American Lawyer.[15][16] Furthermore, Dennison has earned the highest peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.[17]
References
edit- ^ Cooke, Bruno (2022-05-24). "Johnny Depp fans think lawyer Wayne Dennison is 'MVP' in Heard defamation case". The Focus. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Newsham, Jack (2015-10-21). "Teen shelter sues tea shop over broken lease - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Berkman, Eric T. (2023-10-11). "Abutters lack standing to challenge cell tower". masslawyersweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "The Low Key Johnny Depp Lawyer & What Motivated Him In His Career". lawfuel.com. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Boston, CBS (2012-04-04). "Law Schools Sued After Grads Can't Find Jobs - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Barakat, Matthew (2022-05-23). "Surgeon Says Johnny Depp's Severed Finger Story Has Flaws". HuffPost. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Herrmann, Maureen (2022-06-15). "Duxbury attorney steers Depp trial - Duxbury Clipper". Duxbury Clipper.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Lambe, Jerry (2022-10-24). "Johnny Depp Sues Professor Who Accused Him of Plagiarizing Song on His New Album, Calls Claim an 'Old-Fashioned Shakedown'". Law & Crime. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Monaghan, Becca (2022-05-24). "Johnny Depp's lawyer knows a lot about Batman". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Rogers Street, LLC v. MBA-Rogers Street, LLC". vLex. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Depp II et al v. Jackson". Justia Dockets & Filings. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Here's where Boston lawyers think Goodell and the NFL screwed up Deflategate". www.bizjournals.com. 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Malone, Scott (2014-01-15). "U.S. judge rejects $760 million NFL concussion settlement". reuters.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Wayne F. Dennison: Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Boston, Massachusetts". superlawyers.com. 2000-01-02. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Best Massachusetts Commercial Litigation Lawyers". Best Lawyers. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Lazar, Kay (2013-03-30). "Marijuana rules would let doctors determine patient use - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Wayne F. Dennison Profile | Boston, MA Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.