Nick Reiner's 'Immensely Talented' Defense Lawyer 'Ain't Cheap' But Worth the Price After Being Charged With Parents' Murders: Expert

Nick Reiner's powerhouse defense lawyer costs a pretty penny — but the fees are well worth the price, as the troubled addict was accused of killing his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele.

Speaking to a news outlet, attorney Matt Murphy shared that the alleged double murderer's representation, Alan Jackson, is "an immensely talented trial lawyer."

Describing Alan as "in his prime right now," Matt explained that as such, the lawyer's services "ain't cheap."

Fortunately for Nick, his late father — best known for directing beloved films like When Harry Met Sally and Stand by Me — was very wealthy.

Matt speculated that it's possible Nick has access to a trust to pay for the high-profile attorney.

He also theorized a relative may have hired Alan — who's famously represented Karen Read, Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein.

Describing Alan as a "superb attorney," Matt went on to say he would be on his "short list" if he needed representation in Los Angeles.

"He's famous, of course, for the Karen Read case, which, in my opinion, evidence against her was overwhelming," Matt elaborated. "And Alan put his talents on full display for the whole country to see."

Karen was accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him for dead during a snowstorm. Maintaining her innocence throughout two trials, she was eventually found not guilty of murder and manslaughter after the first ended in a hung jury.

Alan was seen visiting the Reiners' Los Angeles mansion just days after the grisly murders took place.

According to Matt, "the sooner you can get into the crime scene, the better," as it gives defense lawyers "a visceral sense of what happened."

He explained how it can be "critical" when it comes time to present the facts of the case to the jury.

Matt noted, "You want to go so you can see it and so you sort of take it all in, because that will make you far more effective in communicating to the jury."

"And this is definitely going to a jury trial. I don't anticipate any plea here, so that's why he's there," he continued. "He's there to see it, to feel it, to smell it, to perceive everything that happened so that he can most effectively represent his client."

Nick was arrested just hours after his mom and dad were found deceased at the family's Brentwood, Calif., home on December 14, 2025.

Rob and Michele were reportedly discovered with their throats slit. The late couple's official cause of death was listed as "multiple sharp force injuries," according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Nick made his first court appearance on December 17, donning shackles, a suicide prevention smock and a vacant expression.

Reports suggested he could plead insanity due to his schizophrenia diagnosis.

His next hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7.