Justin Bardoni strengthened his legal team along with a strong lawyer.
“It’ll end with us” director brought in famous defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro to join his stacked legal team in a continuing battle with his former co-star Blake Lively.
Court documents filed Monday and obtained on Page 6 will inform the Federal Court of New York:
Shapiro is no stranger to the famous case as he represents Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is still found guilty of prostitution but is acquitted for sex trafficking.
The experienced trial lawyer was in court earlier this year, representing 55, founder of Bad Boy Records.
Page 6 contacted Bardoni’s representatives to comment on the latest additions. However, Shapiro does not appear to replace Brian Friedman, the lead lawyer for Jane the Virgin.
The increase in expression comes just before the deadline for the discovery of the case approaches, and shortly after 41-year-old Bardoni is hit by a new allegation of harassment.
Earlier this month, the edited person submitted a document claiming that “repeated negative interactions between Bardoni and his peers, including verbal abuse by Bardoni.”
The founder of Wayfarer Studios is already facing allegations of sexual harassment from the 37-year-old vibrant as he alleges that the “Gossip Girl” alumni made her and other women feel uncomfortable on set.
She also accused Bardoni of launching a smear campaign in retaliation for her remarks.
The “five feet away” actor vehemently denied Lively’s allegations and even tried to sue his previous co-star for defamation, but the judge abandoned his case earlier this year.
Baldoni and Lively are scheduled to face off in court in March 2026.
