Wendy Williams Hires Attorney Joe Tacopina
Wendy Williams Retains Joe Tacopina as Personal Attorney Amid Guardianship Battle
Wendy Williams has enlisted high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina as her personal legal representative as she fights for more control over her affairs.
Tacopina—known for representing major figures like Donald Trump, Alex Rodriguez, and A$AP Rocky—confirmed on TMZ Live that he is now acting as Wendy’s personal lawyer.
While he will be present at her guardianship proceedings, official guardianship attorneys require court approval, a process he is currently navigating.
Tacopina emphasized that he is making motions as Wendy’s “counsel of choice” and is exploring various legal strategies to challenge the restrictions placed on her.
He also pointed out how one of Wendy’s most famous catchphrases was ironically used against her in her frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, a topic covered in TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy.
His involvement comes as public support for Wendy grows, with fans recently staging protests outside her assisted living facility, demanding her release.
Tacopina had previously expressed interest in representing Wendy during an appearance on the 2 Angry Men podcast and later announced his role on NewsNation’s Banfield.
After watching Saving Wendy, Tacopina said he was deeply moved and believes she should not be confined to an assisted living facility.
This comes just weeks after Wendy reportedly passed a competency test at a local hospital with “flying colors.”
Williams has been vocal about feeling trapped in a “prison-like” environment and has signed legal documents to end her guardianship. Now, with Tacopina by her side, she may have a stronger chance to fight for her independence.
Wendy Williams Hires Attorney Joe Tacopina
