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Justin Baldoni Hires Lawyer Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

9/19/2025

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Justin Baldoni has engaged defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro, recognized for her work on high-profile cases, for his legal dispute with Blake Lively.
Lively's team asserts Baldoni must cover her legal fees as the "prevailing defendant."
They contend Baldoni's claims are baseless and aimed at discrediting her and Ryan Reynolds.
Baldoni's defamation countersuit against Lively and Reynolds was dismissed in June, but tensions persist.
A court hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025, with a jury trial set for March 2026.

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Story summary

Justin Baldoni has engaged defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro, recognized for her work on high-profile cases, for his legal dispute with Blake Lively.
Lively's team asserts Baldoni must cover her legal fees as the "prevailing defendant."
They contend Baldoni's claims are baseless and aimed at discrediting her and Ryan Reynolds.
Baldoni's defamation countersuit against Lively and Reynolds was dismissed in June, but tensions persist.
A court hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025, with a jury trial set for March 2026.