I’m saddened to hear of the death of legendary defense attorney Roy Black of Coral Gables, Florida. Black built a national reputation successfully representing high-profile clients facing serious criminal charges. He rose to fame in 1991 when he successfully defended William Kennedy Smith against rape charges. Not only did the jury acquit Kennedy Smith, but one of the jurors, a striking blonde, later fell in love with Roy and became his wife.   I had the privilege of working with Roy when actor Kelsey Grammer was accused of having sex with a minor in both Yavapai County, Arizona in 1995, and in Somerset County, New Jersey in 1996. I personally uncovered evidence that pointed to a calculated extortion scheme. As a result, a New Jersey grand jury refused to indict Grammer, and Arizona prosecutor Chick Hastings ultimately dropped the case there as well. Roy Black’s passing is a genuine loss to the legal community. He was not just a brilliant tactician, but also a fearless advocate w...