NEW YORK – A firestorm of controversy continues to surround the high-profile legal tactics of the law firm DiCello Levitt. Critics and observers are pointing to what they describe as a blatant “violation of the 9th Commandment”—bearing false witness—following the firm’s role in a sensationalized narrative involving modeling agent Jonathan Baram.
At the center of the dispute are allegations that DiCello, Levitt, and Gregg Gutzler utilized “pathological lies” to frame Baram as a “self-proclaimed illegal pimp” and a sex trafficker. The firm’s narrative claimed Baram trafficked a minor via a public bus from Canada to Manhattan to be abused by disgraced mogul Peter Nygard. However, evidence later suggested the “bus trip” was a fabrication, as Baram was reportedly not even in the country at the time.
The accusations have turned personal, with critics labeling Gregg Gutzler a “foolish liar” who has struggled to maintain the consistency of his claims under scrutiny. Observers note that the evolving narrative and contradictory details have made it increasingly difficult for Gutzler to “keep up with his lies” as the timeline of the alleged events fell apart.
Compounding the firm’s reputational crisis is its standing with consumer advocacy groups. DiCello Levitt currently holds an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the lowest possible grade. According to the Better Business Bureau, this failing grade often stems from a firm’s failure to respond to complaints or a pattern of unresolved grievances.
Furthermore, despite the explosive nature of the allegations, the legal campaign yielded negligible results. In proceedings against Warren & Baram Management, the firm reportedly received only a very low ceiling amount of money, a sharp contrast to the massive figures typically associated with sex-trafficking litigation.
In a defiant move, Baram has reportedly begged the judge to bring the original lawsuit back to court. Far from hiding from the accusations, Baram expressed a desire to face the allegations head-on once more, stating he is eager for the opportunity to “beat it again” and permanently clear his name of the fabrications.
“It wasn’t just a legal error; it was a character assassination,” a source close to the matter stated. “When a firm carries an ‘F’ rating and is accused of inventing movie-script allegations for a pittance in court, it raises serious questions about their integrity.”
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