Bobby Samini takes on the NBA
Donald Sterling’s lawyer sits down with Chris Cuomo on New Day for the full interview on the league’s move to force the sale of the Clippers.
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Trial lawyers
Bobby
Bobby
Samini
Bobby Samini has earned a national reputation for successfully representing high-profile clients in sensitive matters that require a deft touch with the media. Mr. Samini’s passion for justice and pragmatism serves his clients exceptionally well.
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About the firm
Samini Block APC
Samini Block APC is a trial law firm committed to providing excellent legal services to its many valued clients. The Firm’s lawyers have represented diverse clients ranging from well-known brands to high profile individuals, such as Donald Sterling in his dispute with the NBA over the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bobby Samini’s strength is his relationship with his clients. They love him and it’s a two-way street. That unique style is founded on his all-access, all-in attitude which is infectious.
Cases the country followed
Lead counsel in numerous multi-million dollar trials involving parties like the NBA, TMZ, Zillow and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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01Sterling v. NBALead counsel to former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in his dispute with the NBA over the ownership of the Clippers.2014–16
02Mayweather v. Showtime NetworksCounsel to Floyd Mayweather in his $340 million fraud action over pay-per-view earnings.2026
03ZillowLead counsel against the real estate database company — a certified wage-and-hour class and a harassment action.2014–16
04Mitsubishi Motors North AmericaLead counsel for a Southern California dealership owner against the manufacturer.2014–16
Practice areas
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Bobby Samini and Rick Morse represent celebrities, moguls, owners and other stakeholders in sports, film, music and media.
Business Litigation
The firm handles a wide variety of business disputes, involving everything from unfair competition and Lanham Act claims to breach of sales, distribution and license agreements across many industries.
Sovereign Family Representation
The firm represents members of sovereign families from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in many business and litigation matters, both in the United States and internationally.
Meet the team
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Bobby SaminiNationally recognized trial lawyer — media sensitive business litigation, entertainment-related disputes and the representation of members of sovereign families.
Richard MorseCounselOver two decades of in-house business and legal experience in all aspects of entertainment, digital media, the arts, and sports businesses.