Melvin Belli

Biography

Melvin Belli was a renowned American lawyer known for his prowess in tort law, earning him the nickname "The King of Torts." He won over $600 million in damages for his high-profile clients, including Zsa Zsa Gabor and Muhammad Ali. Additionally, he represented Jack Ruby, who assassinated Lee Harvey Oswald just days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. His career spanned several decades, leaving a lasting impact on the legal world.