Marvin Mitchelson Rank
About Marvin Mitchelson
American lawyer Marvin Mitchelson was called to the bar in 1957 and started practicing in the city of Los Angeles. He began making a name for himself in 1963 when he won the “Douglas v. California” legal case at the United States Supreme Court.
He was perhaps known for being the lawyer for actress and singer Michelle Triola during the “Marvin v. Marvin” case in 1976 which was heard at the Supreme Court. In the suit, the singer pleaded for financial compensation from Lee Marvin whom she had lived with as partners between 1964 and 1970. It was during this hearing that he came up with the term “Palimony”.
Legal challenges
After he was found guilty of tax fraud, Mitchelson was given a 30-month jail sentence which began in April 1993. Later that year, he was suspended from the bar. He was again charged with tax fraud and sentenced to two years imprisonment in 1996.
Personal Life
He was the husband of Marcella Ferri, an actress.
Education
He completed his education at the University of California, Los Angeles before joining the Southwestern University School of Law.
Death
Mitchelson died from cancer.
Trivia
Some top celebrities that he represented were Joan Collins, Sylvester Stallone, and Carl Sagan.
He briefly appeared on the sitcom titled “The Golden Girls”.
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F.A.Q. about Marvin Mitchelson
When is his birthday?
Marvin Mitchelson's birthday is on May 7, 1928.
In how many days is his birthday?
Marvin's birthday is in 219 days
How old was Marvin when he died?
He was 76 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 18, 2004.
How old would he be today?
Marvin Mitchelson would be 95 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Marvin from?
He was born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S..