Corrupt Practices

A Los Angeles church, considered by some to be a powerful cult, charges Rich Baxter with embezzling millions. Rich reaches out to former colleague and star trial attorney Parker Stern to come to his defense. Parker despises the cult, but he hasn’t entered a courtroom since developing severe stage fright after his mentor, Harmon Cherry, committed suicide. Rich claims that Cherry did not kill himself—he was murdered by someone connected to the church. At first, Parker doesn’t believe it . . . until disturbing events force him to question what’s really happening. As the case takes an unexpected turn, Parker surprises himself and agrees to take on the church. But to represent his client and uncover the truth he must overcome his own long-buried secrets.

Robert Rotstein (Los Angeles, CA) is an entertainment attorney with over thirty years experience as an attorney and law professor. He's represented all of the major motion picture studios and many celebrities including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, and writer-director John Sayles, among others.