Peter Lattman reports that my old friend, former Houstonian and current Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer extraordinaire David Chesnoff had an interesting morning this past Sunday after the De La Hoya-Mayweather fight Saturday night in Las Vegas:

Las Vegas police arrested HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht early Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting a female companion. He was taken into custody at about 3 a.m. Sunday after police reportedly saw him engaged in a physical altercation with his girlfriend outside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where they had attended the Mayweather-De La Hoya fight, carried by HBO. Hereís the story from the WSJ.
Itís surely not the first time a powerful business executive or celebrity has found himself in Las Vegas and in need of a good lawyer. And it appears that Albrecht found one in David Chesnoff, a Sin City criminal defense attorney.
ìLike anything else, there shouldnít be a rush to judgment,î Chesnoff told the WSJ, adding that he was still ìgathering facts.î
And weíve gathered some facts on you, Mr. Chesnoff. The 51-year-old Suffolk Law grad has a roster of celebrity clients, according to a 2005 story in the Review-Journal (link unavailable). Chesnoff has reportedly developed a something of a sub-specialty in shotgun Las Vegas weddings, helping Britney Spears annul her 55-hour marriage back in 2004 and representing Nicky Hilton in her attempt to maintain control of her wedding photos. He was also part of a team of lawyers that unsuccessfully argued Martha Stewartís appeal, and described the domestic doyenne as an old friend. Finally, befitting a Las Vegas lawyer, Chesnoff plays professional poker.

As you might expect, just listening to David’s stories during our periodic golf games is quite entertaining. ;^)