Mark NeJame

Who is Mark NeJame?

Mark NeJame is a high-profile attorney, businessman, CNN analyst and philanthropist based in Orlando, Florida. He is the founder and senior partner of NeJame Law. Well known as a criminal defense attorney, NeJame has been called the "Johnnie Cochran of Orlando" and has represented many high-profile clients, including Tiger Woods, Texas EquuSearch in the Casey Anthony Case and boy band "guru" Lou Pearlman. NeJame is the first attorney known to have won a settlement against NBA star Charles Barkley and has represented notable athletes, judges, law enforcement officers and business figures.

The Wall Street Journal reported that NeJame twice declined to represent George Zimmerman, the Sanford, Florida neighborhood watch volunteer accused of murder in connection with the death of Trayvon Martin. NeJame has provided national and international commentary and analysis of the Zimmerman trial. He has also provided broadcast commentary on many other legal issues and trials. During the Casey Anthony trial, he famously sparred with Nancy Grace on her CNN show, and became known as the guy who won an on-air shouting match with the combative host.