Attorney Harold "Mel" Melvoin is a supporting character portrayed by Richard Portnow. He is the attorney to DiMeo crime family boss Junior Soprano.
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Why did Junior Soprano dismiss Harold Melvoin as his lawyer?
Junior Soprano dismissed Harold Melvoin as his lawyer following a stroke that affected Melvoin's speech. Junior saw Melvoin's condition as a reminder of his own mortality.
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How did Harold Melvoin assist Junior Soprano in court cases?
Harold Melvoin, known as Mel, served as Junior Soprano's lawyer from 1999 to 2004. He managed Junior's defense in his RICO trial and allowed Junior to use his office for meetings during house arrest. Melvoin also devised strategies like faking a head injury to delay court proceedings. His tenure ended after a stroke impaired his speech, prompting Junior to fire him.
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Why did Junior Soprano use Harold Melvoin's office for meetings?
Junior Soprano used Harold Melvoin's office for meetings because Melvoin, his lawyer, allowed it. After Junior's arrest on Federal Racketeering charges, the office was one of the few places he could visit while under house arrest.
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What role did Harold Melvoin play in the DiMeo crime family?
Harold Melvoin was the attorney for Junior Soprano, the boss of the DiMeo crime family. He handled Junior's court cases and let him use his office for mob meetings, including those with Tony Soprano, the street boss.
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Biography[]
Harold Melvoin is Junior Soprano's attorney. He is with Junior for all his court cases and also lets the DiMeo boss use his personal office to conduct mob meetings with his soldiers and nephew, DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano. He was dismissed by Junior after he had a stroke which left his right hand paralyzed.