Jerry Giesler
1886–1962 (age 76)
Attorney
Biography
Jerry Giesler gained renown as an attorney whose courtroom skill and quiet confidence made him a sought-after defender of celebrities and high-profile figures, securing notable acquittals that echoed in national headlines.
His peers lauded both his legal acumen and his unwavering sense of fairness, a combination that helped define a generation of Hollywood jurisprudence, and Forest Lawn now holds his memory with respect.