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Thanks to his client, Monica S. Lewinsky, Ginsburg's image was transformed in a matter of days from low-key Los Angeles-based medical malpractice lawyer to darling of the Sunday talk shows. While Washington insiders say the California civil attorney mishandled negotiations with Starr, others say Lewinsky is being well represented by Ginsburg, 54, and his low-key colleague, Washington-based Nathaniel Speights.

Ginsburg, a longtime friend of the Lewinsky family, at first described Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr and his team as professional and described their relationship as cordial. But more recently, he has been highly critical Starr's tactics.

Ginsburg's Role Shrinks as Starr Nears Decision (May 24, 1998)
Ginsburg Colleagues Air Doubts (Feb. 2, 1998)
Taking the Fatherly Approach (Jan. 25, 1998)

(Updated May 25, 1998)