Meet Johnny Manziel's lawyer

Published Aug. 8, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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This is Johnny Manziel's attorney, Jim Darnell.

Manziel's family has retained Darnell, who's expected to defend their son against accusations he broke NCAA amateurism rules by signing autographs in exchange for money. And here's a little scouting report:

Located: El Paso, Texas

Age: 58

Marital status: Married

Partner: Jeep Darnell

Second language: Spanish

Education: Dartmouth ('77), SMU ('80)

Relevant experience: Defended Baylor against NCAA sanctions in the early 2000s, defended USC basketball coach Tim Floyd against same.

Miscellaneous: Boy Scouts of America board of directors (1990-2000)

Hat size: Unknown

God bless Texas, and God bless America.