Joe Tacopina Confirms He Is Wendy Williams’ ‘Lawyer Right Now’

Seasoned legal professional Joe Tacopina has confirmed that he’ll signify Wendy Williams amid her quest to finish her guardianship.

The previous discuss present host and her household haven’t relented of their battle to discontinue her guardianship, which started in 2022.

On Wednesday, Tacopina appeared on NewsNation‘s “Banfield” and shared particulars in regards to the current improvement in Williams’ combat to finish her guardianship.

When requested in regards to the case, he told the present’s host Ashleigh Banfield, “I’m, sure, I’m representing her, I am a private legal professional proper now.”

Though Tacopina confirmed he’ll signify Williams, he famous that some issues should be ironed out earlier than it turns into official.

He stated, “I will probably be getting into the guardianship case a technique or one other, however it’s a convoluted course of. The decide has to approve guardianship attorneys.”

Tacopina maintained his traditional confidence, saying, “The very last thing they need to do is see my face in that courtroom, so, sure, I will probably be representing her, I’m her lawyer proper now.”

Tacopina’s revelation will please Williams’ followers, provided that she wished him as her legal professional forward of her guardianship trial.

In March, Tacopina appeared on the “2 Indignant Males” podcast with Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos and revealed Williams reached out to him to signify her.

The legal professional expressed his rage after watching TMZ‘s Tubi documentary, “Saving Wendy,” and described her scenario as “true injustice.”

Tacopina, who was displeased with how Williams was handled on the New York facility, stated murderers had extra freedom than she did.

Tacopina is a famed lawyer and has represented notable individuals together with Alex Rodriguez, Michael Jackson, and President Donald Trump.

Therefore, his presence in Williams’ authorized staff will enhance her confidence forward of a yet-to-be-scheduled jury trial to determine her guardianship.

Final month, the previous tv persona’s healthcare advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, informed PEOPLE Magazine that she is “excited” for a jury to determine her destiny.

The well being advocate continued, “And on the finish of the day, she’s going to have a trial by jury, and it will likely be the jury who will probably be making the choice.”

The positives proceed to come back for Williams, who was the topic of a welfare examine from New York businesses.

The go to got here after Monterroso referred to as 911 and wrote a letter to Grownup Protecting Companies on March 10.

The 60-year-old revealed she handed the psychological capability analysis throughout a cellphone name look on “Good Day New York” on March 11.

Williams said, “I handed with flying colours!” Afterward, she requested Monterroso to “elaborate on all the things,” and the latter added, “She had these assessments, she’s been deemed she is just not incapacitated. I believe it is nice information, and it’s public, and everyone is aware of factually that Wendy’s not incapacitated.”

When Williams was requested if she was happy with the psychological analysis assessments, she responded, “Completely,” earlier than including, “That’s what I need, and that’s what I acquired.”

Sources revealed that Williams “has been informed she needs to be affected person, which is tough however she’s staying optimistic.”

One other insider revealed Williams continues to hold on and is absolutely dedicated to regaining whole management of her life.

A supply informed In Touch, “The outpouring of assist from followers and from her household who’re working tirelessly to get her out of that hell gap has given her an actual jolt within the arm.”