When Larry Brown tacked on an extra $12.5 million in damages he's seeking from the Knicks in this coming Friday's hearing, he listed "attorney fees" as part of the reason.
And you can see why. Clearly out for blood, Brown hired one of the country's most powerful law firms, Washington-D.C.-based Williams and Connolly, which represented former President Clinton in his impeachment proceedings.
The firm's top contract litigator, Nick Boyle, has been in Manhattan the past few days preparing for the hearing, to be presided by NBA Commissioner David Stern.
It also could be a sign the sides are trying to reach a contract settlement before Friday.
Brown had $41 million left on his contract that owner James Dolan withheld, feeling Brown broke terms in his pact in guiding the Knicks to a 23-59 record. (...)
From the New York Post
