Taylor Swift’s ex-lawyer joins Justin Baldoni amid legal war, fueling Blake Lively rift and fan frenzy

Things just took a dramatic turn in the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Once again, Taylor Swift’s name is back in the mix. Officially joining Baldoni's team, a former attorney connected to the pop star has fueled even more speculations. This situation has added pressure to an already strained celebrity fallout.

Justin Baldoni has brought on Ellyn Garofalo, former legal counsel for Taylor Swift, to his legal team.

Who is Ellyn S. Garofalo?

Ellyn S. Garofalo is currently a member of Baldoni's Wayfarer counsel after serving from 2018 to 2021 at Venable LLP, Swift's previous legal firm.

Why did Justin Baldoni bring in Swift’s ex-lawyer?

He has brought Swift's ex-lawyer as her involvement in the case might be pivotal.With over 30 years of experience in the courtroom, Garofalo is a seasoned trial lawyer who has handled high-profile cases involving celebrities like Alyssa Milano and Anna Nicole Smith, as quoted in a report by The Blast.

She is a Pepperdine Law School graduate with a focus on civil, criminal, and regulatory law, including SEC enforcement actions.

Garofalo felt strongly that an injustice was occurring and that her involvement could make a meaningful difference, so she was forced to join the case after reviewing its circumstances, a source told the Daily Mail.

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How does Justin Bladoni’s team feel about Swift’s ex-lawyer?

Baldoni's team is thrilled because of her track record in the courtroom. She not only provides outstanding legal knowledge, but she also satisfies their wish to have a well-known female litigator, stated an insider, as per a report by the Daily Mail.

Did Taylor Swift really cut off Blake Lively?

The latest event coincides with rumoured tensions between Swift and Lively, whose friendship is still suffering as a result of the latter's legal dispute with Baldoni. Although Swift remains publicly silent, insiders suggest that her friendship with Lively may not recover.

What’s the latest on the subpoena drama?

Swift was subpoenaed by Baldoni's team in early May on the grounds that Lively attempted to "coerce" her into deleting their text messages and making a public statement in support of her.

In response, Lively's lawyers argued that the allegations were "baseless, unnecessary, improper, and abusive." Her request to have the subpoena letter dismissed was granted by this court. Swift's team later referred to the subpoena as "tabloid clickbait."

The subpoena was withdrawn by Baldoni's team in late May after Venable referred to it as a "unwarranted fishing expedition."

According to reports, the 35-year-old pop sensation is "extremely relieved" that Baldoni's legal team's subpoena was withdrawn on May 22. The emotional harm, however, seems to have taken a toll on her.

FAQs

Did Taylor Swift take a side in the Baldoni vs. Lively legal drama?
She hasn't said anything publicly, but her actions behind the scenes suggest that her loyalties have quietly shifted.

Why is Taylor Swift's former lawyer involved?
Ellyn Garofalo, who previously represented Swift, joined Baldoni's legal team after reviewing the case and concluding there was an injustice.