Indian Trust - Cobell v. Salazar -
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Kilpatrick partner Elliot Levitas, a former congressman from Georgia, was brought into the case a decade ago by a friend from his days as a student at Oxford University.
The 76-year-old lawyer is clearly enjoying himself.
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Levitas took that as a compliment.
Also, the case is a bit more spiritually rewarding than many others because large firms often represent established interests.
"In this case, we're representing the good guys," Levitas said.
Asked if the firm was handling the case for free, Levitas replied laughing, "Oh, Lord, no.
If so, I'll be sorely disappointed."
He added that the firm, if successful, could get a "substantial" fee.
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"We bring anyone we can and put them on the front lines," Levitas said.
The case has helped the firm expand into another potentially lucrative area.
"We have established a considerable Native American law practice," Levitas said.