What is Roy Black's Net Worth?
Roy Black is a renowned American civil and criminal defense attorney with an estimated net worth of $85 million. He is most famously known for his role as the defense attorney in high-profile cases for clients such as William Kennedy Smith and Rush Limbaugh. Other notable celebrities Roy has represented include Kelsey Grammer, Justin Bieber, Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Max, Joe Francis, and Helio Castroneves.
Roy Black gained further recognization by appearing on the reality series "The Law Firm." He is partnered with Lea Black, a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Miami." Roy is a partner at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf, a prominent law firm in Miami, and has been an adjunct instructor since 1973 at the University of Miami School of Law.
Early Life
Roy Black was born on February 17, 1945, in New York City. Following his parents' separation, Roy's mother remarried in 1951, and the family moved to Connecticut and later to Jamaica. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Miami in 1967 and a Juris Doctor in 1970. Roy was part of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity while at UM. Notably, when he took the Florida Bar Exam, he achieved the highest score, which led him to a five-year stint as a public defender before starting his private practice.
Career
Roy Black has earned a reputation for excellence, being featured in "The Best Lawyers in America" every year since 1987. He has appeared on "The Today Show" as NBC's legal analyst and authored the book "Black's Law" in 1999. Known as "The Professor" for his dedication to education, Roy was instrumental in the acquittals of William Kennedy Smith and Helio Castroneves, among others. His accolades include the William R. Butler Community Service Award, the Dade County Bar Association Criminal Justice Award, and the Daily Business Review's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Personal Life
Roy Black married Lisa Lea Haller in 1994. Their unique story began when Lea served as a juror in the 1991 William Kennedy Smith trial. They reconnected nine months later and eventually started dating. Roy has a daughter, Nora, from his previous marriage to Naomi Morris Black. He and Lea have a son, RJ, who has appeared on "The Real Housewives of Miami.
Real Estate
In 2004, Roy and Lea purchased a 3,536 square foot Hollywood Hills home for $1.76 million, which they listed for sale in 2016 for $2.895 million. In 2011, they made headlines by purchasing a 10,636 square foot mansion on Miami's famous Star Island for $7.1 million. Initially, they listed the property for $34 million in June 2021 and later re-listed it for $37.5 million in December 2023. Here's a video tour:
Over the years, they have also owned additional properties in Coral Gables, Key Largo, and another Hollywood Hills estate.