Michael Freedman Represents Record-Breaking $2 Billion Powerball Winner

When Edwin Castro won the largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, his $2.04 billion windfall came with an unexpected legal challenge: A man claimed the winning lottery ticket was stolen and filed a lawsuit seeking to recover the prize.

Castro turned to The Freedman Firm Founder Michael G. Freedman to represent him in the high-profile civil litigation. The case attracted national media attention, including coverage by The U.S. Sun, which highlighted Michael’s experience representing prominent clients in complex legal matters.

In September 2024, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit against Castro, leaving his historic lottery winnings intact.

A former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, Michael regularly represents individuals facing high-stakes legal disputes, complex criminal allegations, and intense public scrutiny. His involvement in the Powerball litigation reflects the breadth of his practice and the trust placed in him by clients navigating extraordinary legal circumstances.