Rob and Michele Reiner's death in December 2025 is still sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry, especially as their son Nick is going through the legal system as the prime suspect and defendant in their case. Reiner's attorney Alan Jackson ended up withdrawing from the case, and now we have more information about what went into that decision. And yes, money seems to be involved.
The public wondered how Reiner was paying for his attorney, given how expensive representation can be. TMZ acquired a declaration that Nick Reiner reportedly wants Alan Jackson back as his attorney, although he'll need to make sure the money is available. As the outlet reports, Jackson and his legal team started working on Reiner's case because they were under the impression that the money was coming. As the attorney put it:
