The lawyers of Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, are addressing his ongoing legal drama with Danny Nozell after the late singer’s manager filed a restraining order against the security official.
“Mr. Seaver has always been a private person, but he was chosen by his aunt, with his family’s
approval, to make the announcement about Dolly’s passing,” attorneys Dominic J. Leonardo and James L. Collier exclusively told Page Six in a statement on behalf of Seaver.
“He would have preferred to remain a private person as this ordeal has taken a toll on his family,” the statement continued.
The legal eagles explained that the legal dispute arose between Seaver, described as a family member “also in charge of Dolly’s private security,” and her business manager, Danny Nozell. (The statement did not identify Nozell by name.)
“While the family was grieving, the business manager went to Court and the media with a surprising and incomplete story,” the lawyers continued, adding, “Seeing text messages that are misleading and taken out of context has been very hurtful to our client and his family.”
They also claimed that the manager’s restraining order against Seaver was “granted ‘Ex Parte’” — a legal term meaning that the court hadn’t yet heard Seaver’s “side of the story, which is coming.”
“While Mr. Seaver and family work through this they trust the bright light of Dolly’s legacy remains untouched and they are eager to amicably and expeditiously resolve this matter,” the statement concluded.
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