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Are TV lawyers made from books or scripts?

Many of these movies have been made from books (a whole shelf belongs to John Grisham of his own) but most TV lawyers develop out of TV scripts.

What do attorneys represent on TV?

Attorneys on television have represented all aspects of lawyering – the good and the bad.

What happened in the Lincoln Lawyer season 1 Episode 9?

This recap of Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer season 1, episode 9, “The Uncanny Valley,” contains spoilers. Access the archive of news, recaps, and reviews for The Lincoln Lawyer. Maggie is still trying to nail Soto to the wall.

Who is the best criminal attorney in Breaking Bad?

Probably the best CRIMINAL criminal attorney, Goodman was born Jimmy McGill, but took on the name Saul Goodman because it sounds similar to “it’s all good, man.” From the time he was a child, Saul has had a knack for con artistry, making him the man to go to for the likes of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman to help with their shady dealings.

This lying witness

"My client was riding his motorcycle on a relatively calm street when this guy exited his garage, without looking, and ran him over. In deposition, the guy brought a witness that was with him on the passenger seat. The whole time, the witness maintained that my client was driving too fast and that there was no time to brake the car.

And this lying father

"Parent termination case I was prosecuting. Dad went on how he has changed his life around by doing the AA program. I asked him what step he was on, and he proudly proclaimed, 'Three!' Asked him what Step 3 is — he had no idea. Then asked him Step 2 was. Again, no idea.

This forged deed

"I compared the scanned copy of the deed provided by the other side's lawyers to the original my client eventually got around to providing.

This coaching scenario

"I was reviewing the transcript of an interview with a child. The child made incriminating statements against my client. At one point, when discussing the allegations, the child used an odd word, but I didn't think much of it.

This chronological proof

"I trapped a defendant pretty badly one time. He testified in a deposition that he had a green arrow for his left turn, and that my client ran the red. Unfortunately for him, the additional turn lane arrow was installed two months after the wreck." — u/Lawschoolsishell

This lying state trooper

"My friend was defending a guy who was asleep in the backseat of his car while intoxicated and a NYS Trooper arrested him. On the stand, the trooper testified that he visually saw 'the key in the ignition.' My friend gave him like three chances to walk it back. 'Are you sure, trooper, that you actually saw the key in the ignition?' He said yes.

This evidence-leaving thief

"A thief robbed someone's houses in the winter in Colorado, and all the police had to do was follow the footsteps back to his house where he was hanging out with the stolen items and a small amount of drugs and a shitty handgun. Idiot." — u/Schmliza

What did the plaintiff do in the Ice Bucket Challenge?

He then posted on his public FB profile him doing the Ice Bucket Challenge. If you're not familiar, he basically lifted a huge cooler filled with ice water over his head. His attorney had no idea he had posted it.

Is it easy to become a lawyer?

Practicing law certainly isn't easy. Many years of law school, often followed by further study, and more studying required for each individual case makes it an extremely time consuming career.

When did lawyers start appearing on TV?

The history of attorneys on TV dates back to the 1950s with the appearance of “Mr. Malone” on NBC in 1951. The genre is alive and well today with more than a dozen law-related shows on broadcast television at any one time, not to mention the shows available on cable and streaming networks.

Who is the only lawyer to have Attorney at Law?

20. Harvey Birdman, “Harvey Birdman, “Attorney at Law”. The first thing that should be noted is that Harvey Birdman is the only lawyer that has “Attorney at Law” in the title of his show.

Who was the main character in the 1980s?

The primary one, however, is Arnie Becker.

Who is Ben Matlock?

Ben Matlock, “Matlock”. A gentlemanly Southern lawyer , Matlock may have moved slow and was tight with a buck, but he always got his man or woman. The homespun philosophy that you received every episode was a bonus as was the ability to watch Andy Griffith continue to ply his trade. 6. Jackie Chiles, “Seinfeld”.

Who gave us the dancing baby?

Ally McBeal, “Ally McBeal”. If nothing else, “Ally McBeal” gave us the “Dancing Baby,” which was a reference to the biological clock ticking away for McBeal. Again, McBeal doesn’t really make the list because of her prowess in the courtroom, which wasn’t seen all that often — even though she did graduate from Harvard.

Dad was raising chickens for illegal cock fighting

I was representing Mom in a bitter custody fight. Dad wanted full custody and argued mom was an unfit parent.

Now the court has taken judicial notice

IANAL and have told this story before but it is a good one. I had a problem with my cell provider and my cell phone wasn't receiving a signal where my cottage is located even though it was clearly marked as an area that would receive a full signal on their map.

What happens when the lawyer does extra research and investigation?

I had client whose 60k car was ruined by a shop that put in the wrong oil. We couldn't prove it at first, the engine blew up, oil leaked out and evidence was lost.

The lawyer (who happens to be an actor) knows about acting jargon

My brother is a divorce attorney. His most memorable case, he was representing a guy in a divorce custody battle who was accused of horrific child abuse.

When pretentious act just got caught

Not a lawyer but a legal videographer. This gentleman was claiming injuries/seeking damages against his employer after a fall at work.

Saved by the math. Acquitted!

Had a client accused of leading the cops on a high speed chase. The cop on the stand estimated he was going 90 mph, but never actually clocked him.

He clearly stated the obvious

I was suing a landlord who failed to make serious repairs in order to force the tenant out. The hard part is proving bad intent instead of mere idiocy so you get higher damages.

Why did Florrick give up her law career?

Florrick has given up a promising law career to become the “good wife” to a husband with political aspirations. A scandal that sends her husband to jail has Florrick scrambling to protect her children and to regain a long-lost foothold in a cutthroat profession. Calm, deliberate and faultlessly honest, Florrick learns to play the game she despises in order to survive.

What does Bluth say to Jeeves?

“I’m not ‘super prepared.'” The senior Bluth’s incompetent lawyer often “asks Jeeves” for advice, while himself offering such sage legal advice as “take to the sea!” That is, when he’s not busy trying to get out himself out of his own legal troubles. And because he’s the “Fonz,” he’s always cool no matter what he’s doing.

Why is Saul Goodman called Saul Goodman?

Probably the best CRIMINAL criminal attorney, Goodman was born Jimmy McGill, but took on the name Saul Goodman because it sounds similar to “it’s all good, man.” From the time he was a child, Saul has had a knack for con artistry, making him the man to go to for the likes of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman to help with their shady dealings. What was originally a three-episode stint turned into a major recurring character in “Breaking Bad,” with Odenkirk’s memorable performance leading to his own spinoff series.

What is Bobby's job?

As a defense attorney, Bobby frequently finds himself conflicted with his sworn duty to do all he can to defend his client, while at the same time knowing many of his clients are guilty, but get off on technicalities. The inner turmoil he faces causes him to become disillusioned by the justice system he once admired, and causes upheaval in his personal life.

Why did Winger lose his license?

Once a highly successful defense attorney, Winger lost his license because it’s discovered that he got his “degree” from the country of Colombia, rather than Columbia University. He is now enrolled at Greendale Community College with the goal of getting his degree so that he can return to his previous life.

Why do lawyers work?

And for many lawyers, they enter the profession to help people, whether it’s to clear an innocent person wrongly convicted, to help take crime off the streets or to provide legal representation in a civil suit. Attorneys on television have represented all aspects of lawyering – the good and the bad.

Who is the legal eagle?

Legal eagles have been popular characters since the early days of the medium, from morally upstanding lawyers like Perry Mason who endeavor to prove the innocence of someone wrongly accused to more recent morally-ambiguous lawyers like Patty Hewes (“Damages”) who sometimes bend the rules to obtain justice.