The ongoing legal saga surrounding media personality Wendy Williams, high-profile criminal defense attorney Joe Tacopina confirmed in an exclusive interview that he is now representing Williams in her nearly three-year-long guardianship battle.
During a candid appearance on NewsNation’s Banfield, hosted by Ashleigh Banfield, Tacopina addressed swirling rumors about his involvement in Williams’ case and made it official.
“I am, yes, I am representing her. I’m a personal attorney right now,” Tacopina stated. “I will be entering the guardianship case one way or another, but it’s a convoluted process. The judge has to approve guardianship attorneys. The last thing they want to do is see my face in that courtroom, so, yes, I will be representing her, I am her lawyer right now.”
Tacopina, whose legal resume includes representing boldface names like Alex Rodriguez, Michael Jackson, and President Donald Trump, brings star power and significant courtroom experience to Williams’ side as she fights for control over her personal and financial affairs.
Williams, the former daytime talk show host whose health and legal challenges have made headlines in recent years, has been under guardianship since 2022. Her team has been vocal about concerns over how her finances and well-being have been managed, and this move to bring in Tacopina signals a new phase in what has become a deeply complex and high-stakes legal battle.
Though Tacopina acknowledged that entering the guardianship proceedings will not be straightforward due to judicial oversight and procedural hurdles, his involvement could mark a turning point in Williams’ efforts to reclaim her autonomy.
This latest update adds yet another twist to a legal journey that has drawn national attention and sparked debate over the use and potential misuse of guardianship arrangements—especially in cases involving celebrities.
Williams has not yet made a public statement about Tacopina’s involvement, but supporters are hopeful that the attorney’s expertise can bring clarity, justice, and ultimately, more control back into her hands.