Bert Fields, the lawyer for Mr. Cussler, appeared outraged, too.

One of the most powerful lawyers in Hollywood, Bert Fields, acknowledged late last year that he was a subject of the investigation.

Bert Fields represented the producers.

And Bert Fields, one of the most powerful entertainment lawyers in Los Angeles, has acknowledged that he is a subject of the investigation.

A lawyer for Ms. Regan, Bert Fields, denied that she had made the remark.

Bert Fields, Mrs. Ross's lawyer and spokesman, said she had been promised a contract for that position.

"She just gave the grave site to a friend," said Bert Fields, a lawyer for Mrs. Ross.

Finally, with the new release date looming, Bert Fields was called in to mediate between the director and stars.

Bert Fields has a granddaughter, Annabelle Fields, born 2005.

Bert Fields, who has represented stars for five decades, is the man to call when taking on a studio.