Jacob Weinroth
Jacob Weinroth | |
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Born | August 2, 1947 Ansbach, Germany |
Died | (aged 71) |
Nationality | Israeli |
Education | Mir Yeshiva Tel Aviv University |
Occupation | Partner at Dr. J. Weinroth & Co. Law Office |
Relatives | Dr. Avraham Weinroth |
Website | weinrothlaw.com |
Jacob Weinroth (August 2, 1947 – October 16, 2018)[1] was an Israeli attorney who specialized in litigation and was the founding partner of Dr. J. Weinroth & Co. Law Office.
Biography
Jacob Weinroth was born in a
Weinroth studied law at
Weinroth lived in Ramat Gan and was married to Belgium-born Giselle. He was the father of six children. His brother, Dr. Avraham Weinroth, is a senior partner in the firm. Two of his sons also work in the firm.
Weinroth died of cancer on October 16, 2018, at age 71. He had developed cancer the previous year but continued working almost to his last day.[4]
Legal career
In 1972, Weinroth established the firm Dr. J. Weinroth & Co. Law Office and remained an active partner until his death. He served as a
In 1991, Weinroth was approached about possibly serving as a judge on the Supreme Court but turned down the offer.
On 31 December 2009, he was indicted for bribery and money laundering. He was tried in the Tel Aviv District Court. On 31 October 2011, the court cleared him of all charges.[6]
Weinroth was a member of the defense team of Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who was tried for corruption and acquitted in November 2013.[7]
Published works
- Company Liquidation in Israel with Judge S. Luvenberg o.b.m., 1978.
See also
- Israeli judicial system
- Israeli law
References
- ^ a b Ofer Aderet and Aaron Rabinowitz (2018-10-16). "Prominent Israeli Lawyer Who Represented Netanyahu Dies Age 71". Haaretz. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
- ^ עו"ד יעקב וינרוט הלך לעולמו בגיל 71
- Jerusalem Post
- ^ "Top lawyer Yaakov Weinroth, defender of Israel's leaders, dies at 71". The Times of Israel.
- ^ Benjamin Netanyahu Hires Top Defense Attorney For Possible Corruption Case
- ^ Top attorney Jacob Weinroth acquitted of bribery
- ^ Israel legal saga ends as Avigdor Lieberman acquitted