1 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:03,337 Gina: With us this morning are Brad Sanford 2 00:00:03,337 --> 00:00:06,840 Rosalie Baskin, and Jonathan Rollins, 3 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:09,176 recently cited in Southland Magazine 4 00:00:09,176 --> 00:00:12,596 as the hottest young lawyers in Los Angeles. 5 00:00:12,596 --> 00:00:14,348 Good morning and welcome. 6 00:00:14,348 --> 00:00:15,515 Brad: Good morning. Rosalie: Hi. 7 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:16,975 You're looking good, Jonathan. 8 00:00:16,975 --> 00:00:19,353 - Let's start - Great suit. 9 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:21,230 Gina: What's the consequence-- - He looks great. 10 00:00:21,230 --> 00:00:25,234 Being acknowledged like this, more clients, better cases. 11 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:26,818 Rosalie: The biggest consequence is that 12 00:00:26,818 --> 00:00:29,905 the partners are beginning to remember my name. 13 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:31,406 And my firm has over 300 lawyers. 14 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:32,908 And it's an accomplishment 15 00:00:32,908 --> 00:00:34,785 just to be recognized in your own office. 16 00:00:34,785 --> 00:00:38,372 And Brad, your firm has over 400 lawyers, right? 17 00:00:38,372 --> 00:00:39,831 Brad: Four twenty-five. 18 00:00:39,831 --> 00:00:41,959 The firms are definitely getting bigger in L.A., 19 00:00:41,959 --> 00:00:43,835 either by growth or merger. 20 00:00:43,835 --> 00:00:46,797 - Hot attorney. Gina: How about you, Jonathan? 21 00:00:46,797 --> 00:00:48,465 According to the article, you were pursued 22 00:00:48,465 --> 00:00:51,134 by every Wall Street firm in New York 23 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:52,761 and all the big boys in L.A. 24 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:56,807 and you chose to go with teeny tiny McKenzie, Brackman. 25 00:00:56,807 --> 00:00:58,308 - Teeny tiny? Jonathan: I like to think 26 00:00:58,308 --> 00:01:00,394 of this more as a boutique than as teeny tiny. 27 00:01:00,394 --> 00:01:02,479 - Boutique? Woman: Okay. That's fair. 28 00:01:02,479 --> 00:01:05,023 But still, why McKenzie, Brackman? 29 00:01:05,023 --> 00:01:07,276 I don't know good money. 30 00:01:07,276 --> 00:01:08,944 - Seriously? - Seriously. 31 00:01:08,944 --> 00:01:11,071 Jonathan: Truth is it's great with good people. 32 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,949 What makes it different from the bigger firms? 33 00:01:13,949 --> 00:01:17,077 I'm not sure, basically a law firm is a law firm. 34 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:20,664 You know, we've all got the paternalistic senior partner. 35 00:01:20,664 --> 00:01:21,665 We got the administrative partner 36 00:01:21,665 --> 00:01:23,166 who counts every paperclip. 37 00:01:23,166 --> 00:01:25,502 Rosalie: Ours to make you signup for soft drinks. 38 00:01:25,502 --> 00:01:27,045 Jonathan: A nebbishy tax guy. 39 00:01:27,045 --> 00:01:29,214 - Nebbishy? - Don't take it personally. 40 00:01:29,214 --> 00:01:30,841 Jonathan: Ä lecherous divorce lawyer. 41 00:01:30,841 --> 00:01:32,634 [laughs] 42 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:35,178 Jonathan: We've got your basic civil rights fanatic. 43 00:01:35,178 --> 00:01:36,513 Our research count 44 00:01:36,513 --> 00:01:38,515 and a couple crusading liberals, 45 00:01:38,515 --> 00:01:39,850 a woman's libber 46 00:01:39,850 --> 00:01:42,394 and a little bit of color, for show. 47 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:44,438 So am I the libber or the liberal? 48 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:46,523 - Nebbishy, you believe that? - Gina: What about your peers, 49 00:01:46,523 --> 00:01:48,191 aren't they a little bit jealous 50 00:01:48,191 --> 00:01:50,152 of all the attention you've been getting? 51 00:01:50,152 --> 00:01:52,571 I've sense some coolness, Gina , but 52 00:01:52,571 --> 00:01:55,073 I think they're mature enough to accept my status. 53 00:01:55,073 --> 00:01:57,326 I think they like my... 54 00:01:57,326 --> 00:01:58,452 my fearless style. 55 00:01:58,452 --> 00:01:59,661 And your modesty. 56 00:01:59,661 --> 00:02:00,912 Jonathan: Now truthfully, 57 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:01,913 the lawyers of McKenzie, Brackman 58 00:02:01,913 --> 00:02:04,291 have been very supportive. 59 00:02:04,291 --> 00:02:06,710 I bet they've watching this right now and cheering me on. 60 00:02:09,254 --> 00:02:12,215 [theme music] 61 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:44,081 [music continues] 62 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:16,113 [music continues] 63 00:03:46,143 --> 00:03:48,103 [music continues] 64 00:03:58,196 --> 00:04:00,198 People, if we can get started. 65 00:04:00,198 --> 00:04:03,452 Stuart, I see you have a meeting scheduled 66 00:04:03,452 --> 00:04:04,911 with the Lundstrum children . 67 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:06,204 Yeah, they're a little upset. 68 00:04:06,204 --> 00:04:07,789 Mom cut them out of the will 69 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:09,708 and left everything to a TV evangelist. 70 00:04:09,708 --> 00:04:12,377 Yes, well, since it's a multimillion dollar estate, 71 00:04:12,377 --> 00:04:14,212 I urge your diligence. 72 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:17,299 Michael, Statler versus Goodwin Procter, an Englander. 73 00:04:17,299 --> 00:04:19,426 Ah, the jury has picked, we're ready to go. 74 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:20,677 Opposing counsel is coming in this morning 75 00:04:20,677 --> 00:04:21,761 to make their final offer. 76 00:04:21,761 --> 00:04:23,430 Just between us, 77 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:25,766 I would've fired somebody that fat myself. 78 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,809 I'm surprised they hired her in the first place. 79 00:04:27,809 --> 00:04:29,186 She happens to be one of the most 80 00:04:29,186 --> 00:04:30,896 competent attorneys I've ever met. 81 00:04:30,896 --> 00:04:33,148 And the size of her body 82 00:04:33,148 --> 00:04:34,983 is her business and no one else's. 83 00:04:34,983 --> 00:04:36,067 Thank God. 84 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:37,903 Moving on, Miss Kelsey, 85 00:04:37,903 --> 00:04:40,614 what's this meeting with General Scanning, Inc.? 86 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:43,074 Uh, new client, laser technology. 87 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:45,243 They want to trademark some of their special effects, 88 00:04:45,243 --> 00:04:46,703 holograms or something. 89 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:49,164 Can you get a trademark on a special effect? 90 00:04:49,164 --> 00:04:51,500 You mean transparent 3D imagery? 91 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:55,212 [chuckles] I read. 92 00:04:55,212 --> 00:04:57,506 [laughs] 93 00:04:57,506 --> 00:04:59,257 Ann: Anyway, I will know more about it 94 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:02,677 as soon as I found out exactly what it is they do. 95 00:05:02,677 --> 00:05:04,930 Good morning. 96 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:07,057 Here's the superstar. 97 00:05:07,057 --> 00:05:08,934 Yeah, thanks, Jonathan. Lecherous? 98 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:10,352 Jonathan: Hey, I didn't mean you. 99 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:13,772 - Nebbishy. - I was talking in generalities. 100 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:15,941 - Yeah, right. - Hey, come on. 101 00:05:15,941 --> 00:05:17,567 Where's your sense of humor? 102 00:05:17,567 --> 00:05:20,070 It's buried beneath the Tow le interrogatories 103 00:05:20,070 --> 00:05:22,113 which I want finished on my desk 104 00:05:22,113 --> 00:05:23,949 tomorrow morning, Mr. Hot Shot. 105 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:25,492 Tomorrow, I'll be up all night. 106 00:05:25,492 --> 00:05:28,495 You can do it for the good of the boutique. 107 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:30,205 This is retaliatory. 108 00:05:30,205 --> 00:05:31,873 If it'll make you feel any better, 109 00:05:31,873 --> 00:05:34,084 we'll all be home in front of our televisions 110 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:36,044 cheering you on. 111 00:05:36,044 --> 00:05:38,713 We're adjourned. 112 00:05:38,713 --> 00:05:40,757 Stuart, are you to lunch next week 113 00:05:40,757 --> 00:05:42,509 - on the Fitsemen's matter? Stuart: Yeah. 114 00:05:42,509 --> 00:05:45,095 Abby tells me that police got to stickup man. 115 00:05:45,095 --> 00:05:48,515 The yuppie bandit is no longer at large . 116 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:51,101 They caught him trying to fence the Rolex. 117 00:05:51,101 --> 00:05:52,727 Stuart and I ID'd him last night. 118 00:05:52,727 --> 00:05:54,479 Well, what about the diamond ring? 119 00:05:54,479 --> 00:05:57,607 Gone forever, but at least we got our precious watch back. 120 00:05:57,607 --> 00:05:59,734 Mike, Lynn Stetler is here to see you. 121 00:05:59,734 --> 00:06:01,945 Be sure and tell me when Trischuta gets here. 122 00:06:01,945 --> 00:06:03,363 I'll do it. 123 00:06:03,363 --> 00:06:04,990 - So, are you all set? - I'm ready. 124 00:06:04,990 --> 00:06:06,533 Any word from the other side? 125 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:08,785 Not yet. Come on in. 126 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:11,538 Michael, I noticed that the dietitian 127 00:06:11,538 --> 00:06:13,206 is not on our witness list. 128 00:06:13,206 --> 00:06:17,294 Well, the fact that you tried to lose the weight 129 00:06:17,294 --> 00:06:19,129 isn't really relevant. 130 00:06:19,129 --> 00:06:21,172 Not legally maybe, but 131 00:06:21,172 --> 00:06:22,882 I'll be much more sympathetic to the jury 132 00:06:22,882 --> 00:06:24,134 if they know I made the effort. 133 00:06:24,134 --> 00:06:25,719 That's true. 134 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:28,972 And we should establish that my parents were heavy 135 00:06:28,972 --> 00:06:30,807 and that this is probably genetic, 136 00:06:30,807 --> 00:06:32,726 mitigating circumstances, my boy. 137 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:35,979 Lynn, I got it covered. 138 00:06:35,979 --> 00:06:39,232 Sorry. It's just that I know of you much less blameworthy 139 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,151 if we can prove that my condition 140 00:06:41,151 --> 00:06:43,737 is a product of metabolism and not appetite. 141 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:44,988 [phone beep] 142 00:06:44,988 --> 00:06:46,364 - Yeah? Woman 2: Michael, 143 00:06:46,364 --> 00:06:48,366 John Trischuta is here to see you. 144 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:52,162 Uh, I'll be ready in a minute. 145 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:54,414 Should I go or stay? 146 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:58,501 Lynn, [sighs] let me take a whack at this alone. 147 00:06:58,501 --> 00:07:01,755 Not a penny under 135, counselor. 148 00:07:01,755 --> 00:07:04,591 - Alright. - And nothing structured. 149 00:07:08,219 --> 00:07:10,930 - Ms. Stetler. - Mr. Trischuta. 150 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:18,563 Well, John, what's the good word. 151 00:07:19,856 --> 00:07:20,940 Fifty. 152 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:25,445 Nope, it's going to take a hundred and fifty. 153 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:27,989 Oh, come on, Michael, you can't be serious. 154 00:07:27,989 --> 00:07:30,492 - Well, this is discrimination. - Wait, wait. 155 00:07:30,492 --> 00:07:32,077 You wanna show me the constitutional amendment 156 00:07:32,077 --> 00:07:33,453 for fat people? 157 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:36,456 It was bad faith termination, John. 158 00:07:36,456 --> 00:07:37,874 They fired her for being overweight 159 00:07:37,874 --> 00:07:38,875 when she weighed exactly the same 160 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:40,377 as the day that they hired her. 161 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:42,587 Michael, you've got an impossible case here. 162 00:07:42,587 --> 00:07:44,005 You never gonna show bad faith. 163 00:07:44,005 --> 00:07:46,091 You can't point to one single incident 164 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:50,637 where her weight impacted on her performance. 165 00:07:50,637 --> 00:07:52,597 Look, I don't want to try this one. 166 00:07:52,597 --> 00:07:54,057 We both know I'll have to go after her 167 00:07:54,057 --> 00:07:56,184 and it's not gonna be pretty. 168 00:07:56,184 --> 00:07:59,270 Please, let's make it go away so nobody gets hurt. 169 00:07:59,270 --> 00:08:00,647 Fine. 170 00:08:00,647 --> 00:08:04,526 But, the going away price 171 00:08:04,526 --> 00:08:06,277 is one-fifty. 172 00:08:06,277 --> 00:08:09,447 but for you one fourty-five. 173 00:08:09,447 --> 00:08:11,074 Ah, you're gonna make me go in there 174 00:08:11,074 --> 00:08:14,244 and be the big bad wolf, aren't you? 175 00:08:14,244 --> 00:08:16,287 Sure you don't want one? 176 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:18,498 I mean, doesn't it seem strange to you? 177 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:20,458 Leaving everything to a TV evangelist 178 00:08:20,458 --> 00:08:21,876 named Billy Bob Thomas? 179 00:08:21,876 --> 00:08:24,045 You see Gail it's her money. 180 00:08:24,045 --> 00:08:26,381 - She's got that right. - What about our rights? 181 00:08:26,381 --> 00:08:27,465 It's family money. 182 00:08:27,465 --> 00:08:29,134 We're her family. 183 00:08:29,134 --> 00:08:32,470 Look, we were thinking 184 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:34,347 What about the possibility of maybe 185 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:36,307 getting her declared incompetent or something? 186 00:08:36,307 --> 00:08:37,308 Whoa! 187 00:08:37,308 --> 00:08:39,060 I maybe the family lawyer, 188 00:08:39,060 --> 00:08:41,062 but I'm your mother's lawyer first. 189 00:08:41,062 --> 00:08:43,148 If you guys want to become adversarial about this, 190 00:08:43,148 --> 00:08:45,108 I'm gonna advice you to seek independent counsel. 191 00:08:45,108 --> 00:08:49,112 Look, we don't want to hire some shark to attack her. 192 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:51,740 But, come on, we're talking about $30 million 193 00:08:51,740 --> 00:08:54,159 she's prepared to throw away on some two-bit preacher 194 00:08:54,159 --> 00:08:55,577 with three first names. 195 00:08:55,577 --> 00:08:57,746 Her health is failing as it is. 196 00:08:57,746 --> 00:08:59,664 We'd like to work this out without hurting her. 197 00:08:59,664 --> 00:09:01,875 Oh, that's very admirable. 198 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:04,753 But if you go into court challenging her sanity, 199 00:09:04,753 --> 00:09:06,546 I guarantee you, you're going to hurt her a lot. 200 00:09:06,546 --> 00:09:09,048 And what about the hurt she's always inflicted on us? 201 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:11,676 She's always used the money as a club. 202 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:14,929 What if you talk to her? She trusts you. 203 00:09:14,929 --> 00:09:16,264 You don't think you want to talk to her yourselves. 204 00:09:16,264 --> 00:09:17,974 We've tried. 205 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:23,730 It always ends up with her giving us the silent treatment. 206 00:09:23,730 --> 00:09:25,690 I'll see what I can do, okay? 207 00:09:25,690 --> 00:09:26,733 [knocking on door] 208 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:29,611 Come in. 209 00:09:29,611 --> 00:09:30,737 Arnie. 210 00:09:34,324 --> 00:09:36,618 There's a mistake in my paycheck. 211 00:09:36,618 --> 00:09:40,121 It's a $100 more than it supposed to be. 212 00:09:40,121 --> 00:09:41,706 I affirm that it's your raise. 213 00:09:41,706 --> 00:09:43,416 A raise? 214 00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:48,671 A week ago they were gonna fire me. 215 00:09:48,671 --> 00:09:50,340 It's out of your pocket, isn't it? 216 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:52,926 What's the difference where it comes from? 217 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:55,970 Thank you, Arnie... 218 00:09:55,970 --> 00:09:57,680 for this. 219 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:59,599 For sticking by me, 220 00:09:59,599 --> 00:10:01,518 for not clubbing me on the head 221 00:10:01,518 --> 00:10:04,938 with I told you so and so about Jimmy. 222 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:06,189 Rox, you're not the first person 223 00:10:06,189 --> 00:10:08,650 to fall in love and make a mistake. 224 00:10:08,650 --> 00:10:10,652 I guess I'd, I'd feel better about myself 225 00:10:10,652 --> 00:10:14,405 if it was just love. 226 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:17,033 But it wasn't. 227 00:10:17,033 --> 00:10:20,370 I was seduced by the money. 228 00:10:20,370 --> 00:10:22,664 All around me everyday 229 00:10:22,664 --> 00:10:25,750 I see people with great clothes, 230 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:30,713 great cars, great houses. 231 00:10:30,713 --> 00:10:33,132 It gets to me sometimes. 232 00:10:33,132 --> 00:10:35,009 There's nothing wrong with wanting the same things 233 00:10:35,009 --> 00:10:37,053 as everyone else, Rox. 234 00:10:37,053 --> 00:10:38,054 Oh, I know. 235 00:10:38,054 --> 00:10:40,723 I know I can want them. 236 00:10:40,723 --> 00:10:43,351 The difference is, 237 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:44,936 I was stealing them. 238 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:51,025 Anyway... I just want you to know, 239 00:10:51,025 --> 00:10:56,072 I'm pretty glad you're in my corner. 240 00:10:56,072 --> 00:10:57,991 Ouch. The hair. 241 00:11:01,619 --> 00:11:03,788 [telephone ringing] 242 00:11:12,213 --> 00:11:14,883 This is John Vincent of Vincent Construction . 243 00:11:14,883 --> 00:11:16,759 So? 244 00:11:16,759 --> 00:11:18,928 So what does he want from us? 245 00:11:18,928 --> 00:11:21,180 He wants us to represent his nephew in a criminal matter . 246 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:23,016 You mean he wants me to represent him 247 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:24,475 You 're the litigator, not me . 248 00:11:24,475 --> 00:11:27,020 Charlie, John Vincent is reputed to be 249 00:11:27,020 --> 00:11:28,396 one of the most powerful figures 250 00:11:28,396 --> 00:11:29,480 in organized crime 251 00:11:29,480 --> 00:11:30,940 in the Western United States. 252 00:11:30,940 --> 00:11:33,484 I think the key word there is reputed. 253 00:11:33,484 --> 00:11:34,736 We start turning away clients 254 00:11:34,736 --> 00:11:36,029 because of that sort of vicious gossip. 255 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:39,115 Hey, I was a D.A, remember? 256 00:11:39,115 --> 00:11:41,159 This guy has been linked to racketeering, 257 00:11:41,159 --> 00:11:44,704 prostitution, drugs, murder. 258 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:48,082 I don 't think we wanna start representing mobsters. 259 00:11:48,082 --> 00:11:51,044 Has he ever been convicted of a crime? 260 00:11:51,044 --> 00:11:52,420 Not to my knowledge. 261 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:53,796 Has he even been charged? 262 00:11:53,796 --> 00:11:54,923 No. 263 00:11:54,923 --> 00:11:57,216 Have you ever even met the man? 264 00:11:57,216 --> 00:11:58,259 No. 265 00:11:58,259 --> 00:11:59,761 Grace, we're a law firm. 266 00:11:59,761 --> 00:12:02,055 We're supposed to be looking for clients. 267 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:04,474 Don't you think a face to face meeting is called for here 268 00:12:04,474 --> 00:12:06,601 before you decide to turn down a client 269 00:12:06,601 --> 00:12:08,102 who could conceivably funnel 270 00:12:08,102 --> 00:12:10,730 an enormous volume of legal work our way? 271 00:12:12,982 --> 00:12:16,194 Alright. I'll meet with him. 272 00:12:16,194 --> 00:12:18,363 Atta girl. I'll set it up. 273 00:12:23,326 --> 00:12:26,246 [instrumental music] 274 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:43,680 Hello? 275 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:07,912 Hello? 276 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:13,710 [suspense music] 277 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:51,622 [laughs] 278 00:13:51,622 --> 00:13:54,834 Douglas: Just a laser show, Mr. Fearless. 279 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:57,003 Here's your ghost. Here's your ghost. 280 00:13:57,003 --> 00:13:58,546 How are those interrogatories coming? 281 00:13:58,546 --> 00:14:00,298 [all laughing] 282 00:14:03,968 --> 00:14:05,678 That's funny! 283 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:08,556 That's real funny. Thank you all very much. 284 00:14:08,556 --> 00:14:10,558 You're welcome. 285 00:14:13,978 --> 00:14:15,438 Stuart: I think he took it very well. 286 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:16,981 Let's get back to the ship! 287 00:14:22,653 --> 00:14:24,572 [telephone ringing] 288 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:35,124 I'm told you didn't appreciate what happened last night? 289 00:14:35,124 --> 00:14:36,834 Not true. 290 00:14:36,834 --> 00:14:40,004 I think I fully appreciated what happened last night. 291 00:14:40,004 --> 00:14:42,673 Everyone acting in concert to embarrass me. 292 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:45,635 Well, you know, Jonathan. 293 00:14:45,635 --> 00:14:48,304 The peacock that struts around with his feathers out 294 00:14:48,304 --> 00:14:49,931 makes for an easy target. 295 00:14:49,931 --> 00:14:51,224 I didn't do anything to cause that 296 00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:52,934 kind of resentment, Leland. 297 00:14:52,934 --> 00:14:55,019 If you ask me, the resentment was waiting for me 298 00:14:55,019 --> 00:14:56,771 the first day I walked through these doors. 299 00:14:56,771 --> 00:14:58,773 You didn't do anything? 300 00:14:58,773 --> 00:15:01,275 Well, you pranced around, telling everyone, 301 00:15:01,275 --> 00:15:03,111 you were making more money. 302 00:15:03,111 --> 00:15:06,864 You defied my direct instructions, several times. 303 00:15:06,864 --> 00:15:09,534 You connived to steal a client from Stuart 304 00:15:09,534 --> 00:15:11,994 you set off a smoke bomb in a deposition 305 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:13,913 and now you mock us on television. 306 00:15:13,913 --> 00:15:15,581 That's doing something, Jonathan. 307 00:15:15,581 --> 00:15:17,875 If I tend to be aggressive, 308 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:19,252 it's because as a black man 309 00:15:19,252 --> 00:15:22,046 I feel I have to prove myself. 310 00:15:22,046 --> 00:15:23,923 People here look at me and see affirmative action, 311 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:25,842 nobody is going to accept me, Leland. 312 00:15:25,842 --> 00:15:28,678 They think I'm just part of an equal opportunity program. 313 00:15:28,678 --> 00:15:31,347 We accepted you the day we hired you 314 00:15:31,347 --> 00:15:32,932 and I think you know that. 315 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,475 And I suppose last night's cruel joke 316 00:15:34,475 --> 00:15:36,853 was just a way of saying welcome to the club. 317 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:39,272 Actually, it was a lot more than that. 318 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:42,316 It was a way of knocking you down a peg. 319 00:15:42,316 --> 00:15:44,277 You need our help, Jonathan, 320 00:15:44,277 --> 00:15:45,695 and our friendship. 321 00:15:45,695 --> 00:15:47,738 But you've been too arrogant, 322 00:15:47,738 --> 00:15:51,033 and too self-important, to accept it. 323 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:54,036 And that has nothing to do with color, my friend. 324 00:15:56,330 --> 00:15:58,708 That joke last night served two purposes, 325 00:15:58,708 --> 00:16:01,169 to let you know how angry we were 326 00:16:01,169 --> 00:16:04,755 and to invite you to share a laugh with everybody 327 00:16:04,755 --> 00:16:06,674 at your own expense. 328 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:10,636 And I think you missed a point 329 00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:14,473 on both counts. 330 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:18,895 [telephone ringing] 331 00:16:24,442 --> 00:16:28,571 Edith: Who I leave my money to is not your concern, Stuart. 332 00:16:28,571 --> 00:16:31,532 Your job is to carry out my wishes, 333 00:16:31,532 --> 00:16:32,992 not to shape them. 334 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,119 And all I t m trying to do is locate exactly 335 00:16:35,119 --> 00:16:36,579 what it is your wishes are. 336 00:16:36,579 --> 00:16:38,414 Well, I told you. 337 00:16:38,414 --> 00:16:39,999 Every penny to the Reverend. 338 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:42,585 - Am I being ambiguous? - Yeah. Yeah. 339 00:16:42,585 --> 00:16:44,837 As a matter of fact, you're being ambiguous. 340 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:47,173 That hostile tone in your voice is more compatible 341 00:16:47,173 --> 00:16:49,967 with an active vengeance than it is with charity. 342 00:16:49,967 --> 00:16:51,385 It seems to me you're much more interested 343 00:16:51,385 --> 00:16:53,763 in taking away than you're giving too. 344 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:56,849 - Well, you're flat out wrong. - Am I? 345 00:16:56,849 --> 00:16:59,435 I've known you long time, Mrs. Lundstrum. 346 00:16:59,435 --> 00:17:01,145 You've been involved with the homeless, 347 00:17:01,145 --> 00:17:02,271 environmental groups, 348 00:17:02,271 --> 00:17:04,232 a whole long list of charities, 349 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:06,609 anyone of which you could've given your money to 350 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:07,985 and yet you chose to give it 351 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:09,862 to the Reverend Billy Bob Thomas 352 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:15,451 a diamond studded cable tv preacher. Why? 353 00:17:15,451 --> 00:17:17,620 I have my reasons. 354 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:19,455 I think I know what they are. 355 00:17:19,455 --> 00:17:21,707 If you had chosen any one of these worthy charities, 356 00:17:21,707 --> 00:17:24,585 you would run the risk of not hurting your children enough. 357 00:17:24,585 --> 00:17:27,213 But by choosing this pulpit thumper 358 00:17:27,213 --> 00:17:29,298 then they really get the message, don't they? 359 00:17:29,298 --> 00:17:32,802 What message would they get if I left them everything? 360 00:17:32,802 --> 00:17:35,221 That I 'm grateful they never come to see me? 361 00:17:35,221 --> 00:17:38,391 That I enjoy eating alone every Sunday, 362 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:40,351 or that I relish the hollow echo 363 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:44,230 of an empty hospital room when I'm sick? 364 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:46,023 They come a few times a year, 365 00:17:46,023 --> 00:17:47,984 Christmas and Thanksgiving, 366 00:17:47,984 --> 00:17:49,610 with the word obligation 367 00:17:49,610 --> 00:17:52,113 written all over their faces . 368 00:17:52,113 --> 00:17:54,407 Well, yeah. 369 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:56,075 They're grown up. 370 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:57,493 They have their own lives to lead. 371 00:17:57,493 --> 00:17:59,870 I'm still their mother. 372 00:17:59,870 --> 00:18:02,498 There's still a few things I can do to punish them. 373 00:18:02,498 --> 00:18:06,252 Look, obviously you can give your money to anybody you want. 374 00:18:08,045 --> 00:18:11,299 [sighs] I just think that this way, 375 00:18:11,299 --> 00:18:13,634 the very last testament of Edith Lundstrum, 376 00:18:13,634 --> 00:18:15,845 is an act of bitterness. 377 00:18:15,845 --> 00:18:17,430 I don't think that's right. 378 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,265 What you have written here is an ending. 379 00:18:19,265 --> 00:18:22,810 an ending to a relationship that's not over yet. 380 00:18:22,810 --> 00:18:25,187 I would like your permission to tear this thing up. 381 00:18:35,823 --> 00:18:37,283 [knock on door] 382 00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:40,369 Grace, John Vincent, Grace Van Owen . 383 00:18:40,369 --> 00:18:42,371 A genuine pleasure, Ms. Van Owen. 384 00:18:42,371 --> 00:18:44,749 Thank you. Please have a seat. 385 00:18:44,749 --> 00:18:47,043 I 've been an admirer of yours for some time. 386 00:18:47,043 --> 00:18:49,920 - You're a fine attorney. - Thank you. 387 00:18:49,920 --> 00:18:53,549 Tough-minded, aggressive, but principled. Qualities I admire. 388 00:18:53,549 --> 00:18:55,885 You're embarrassing me, Mr. Vincent. 389 00:18:55,885 --> 00:18:58,054 My father was Mr. Vincent, I'm John. 390 00:18:58,054 --> 00:19:00,348 Alright, John. 391 00:19:00,348 --> 00:19:02,224 Charlie tells me that you're seeking representation 392 00:19:02,224 --> 00:19:03,476 for your nephew? 393 00:19:03,476 --> 00:19:05,478 Yes. Ah, Tommy the Terrible. 394 00:19:05,478 --> 00:19:08,397 I , uh, I brought you copies of the police report, 395 00:19:08,397 --> 00:19:11,317 the filing, attorney's motions. 396 00:19:11,317 --> 00:19:12,735 What 's wrong with your nephew's 397 00:19:12,735 --> 00:19:14,278 current representation? 398 00:19:14,278 --> 00:19:16,739 Nothing. He's a fine young man. 399 00:19:16,739 --> 00:19:18,115 But I felt we needed someone 400 00:19:18,115 --> 00:19:20,201 who really knows her way around the system. 401 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:23,412 To be perfectly honest about it, Tommy's a hothead. 402 00:19:23,412 --> 00:19:24,789 He's been in and out of trouble 403 00:19:24,789 --> 00:19:26,749 with the law since he was a teenager. 404 00:19:26,749 --> 00:19:28,459 I took him into the construction business 405 00:19:28,459 --> 00:19:29,919 as a favor to my sister, 406 00:19:29,919 --> 00:19:31,670 and he's been a real project. 407 00:19:31,670 --> 00:19:33,964 But his murder charge 408 00:19:33,964 --> 00:19:35,925 it's totally without foundation. 409 00:19:35,925 --> 00:19:37,760 He's got quite a record, 410 00:19:37,760 --> 00:19:40,346 assault, assault with intent, concealed weapon. 411 00:19:40,346 --> 00:19:44,392 Look, Ms. Van Owen. If I can be blunt. 412 00:19:44,392 --> 00:19:46,143 I know what you're thinking. 413 00:19:46,143 --> 00:19:48,813 "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." 414 00:19:48,813 --> 00:19:51,565 But the fact is, construction is a tough business. 415 00:19:51,565 --> 00:19:54,819 If you achieve the kind of success I have, 416 00:19:54,819 --> 00:19:58,656 you inevitably become the object of a lot of nasty rumors. 417 00:19:58,656 --> 00:20:00,783 I can't do anything about that. 418 00:20:00,783 --> 00:20:03,536 But, I am not a crook... 419 00:20:05,621 --> 00:20:08,666 I'm a legitimate businessman with a serious family problem. 420 00:20:08,666 --> 00:20:11,335 I'm trying to help out with. I need help. 421 00:20:11,335 --> 00:20:13,712 And since Charlie and I are long-time friends, 422 00:20:13,712 --> 00:20:17,091 I naturally came to him. May I count on you? 423 00:20:17,675 --> 00:20:18,926 [sighs] 424 00:20:18,926 --> 00:20:21,303 Let me review the case, make some calls. 425 00:20:21,303 --> 00:20:25,307 And, uh... I'll let you know. 426 00:20:25,307 --> 00:20:27,393 Bless you. 427 00:20:27,393 --> 00:20:29,145 We're gonna have some lunch, Grace. You want to join us? 428 00:20:29,145 --> 00:20:31,605 No, I think I'll get on this right away. 429 00:20:31,605 --> 00:20:33,899 Thanks, though. 430 00:20:33,899 --> 00:20:36,277 Grace: John. - Thank you again. 431 00:20:36,277 --> 00:20:38,571 I look forward to hearing from you soon. 432 00:20:38,571 --> 00:20:39,447 Okay. 433 00:20:45,327 --> 00:20:47,288 Lynn: He called me into his office and told me 434 00:20:47,288 --> 00:20:49,832 I had three months to find other employment. 435 00:20:49,832 --> 00:20:52,585 Did he tell you why you were being fired? 436 00:20:52,585 --> 00:20:54,086 Obesity. 437 00:20:54,086 --> 00:20:56,005 He said that my appearance was not commensurate 438 00:20:56,005 --> 00:20:57,840 with the firm's profile. 439 00:20:57,840 --> 00:21:01,093 And had you had any indication during the four previous years 440 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:03,429 that your performance was unacceptable. 441 00:21:03,429 --> 00:21:05,473 I rank second in billable hours 442 00:21:05,473 --> 00:21:08,058 and first in productivity. 443 00:21:08,058 --> 00:21:11,645 I was led to believe I was one of the firm's best associates. 444 00:21:11,645 --> 00:21:13,439 Then Mr. Langella comes in 445 00:21:13,439 --> 00:21:15,483 takes over his managing partner 446 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:18,903 and suddenly tells me my potential is limited. 447 00:21:18,903 --> 00:21:23,449 Did he specify the nature of these limitations? 448 00:21:23,449 --> 00:21:25,117 He told me, I could not try cases 449 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:27,495 since juries would not accept me. 450 00:21:27,495 --> 00:21:30,289 I used to interview candidates for jobs. 451 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:31,874 He told me I would have to stop that 452 00:21:31,874 --> 00:21:33,959 because the applicants found me... 453 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:40,883 The word he used was repulsive. 454 00:21:40,883 --> 00:21:42,885 Basically, he said that the world 455 00:21:42,885 --> 00:21:45,888 had a negative attitude towards fat people 456 00:21:45,888 --> 00:21:49,850 and he did not want that feeling running to the firm. 457 00:21:49,850 --> 00:21:51,852 Thank you, Ms. Stetler. 458 00:21:51,852 --> 00:21:52,853 Your witness. 459 00:21:58,067 --> 00:22:00,736 Even before Mr. Langella took over as managing partner, 460 00:22:00,736 --> 00:22:02,071 you were never allowed to try cases, were you? 461 00:22:02,071 --> 00:22:03,697 I never wanted to try cases-- 462 00:22:03,697 --> 00:22:05,241 Because you knew, as they did that the way you looked 463 00:22:05,241 --> 00:22:07,117 might alienate a jury, correct? 464 00:22:07,117 --> 00:22:09,411 That is not correct, I was hired as a corporate attorney, 465 00:22:09,411 --> 00:22:12,581 not a litigator, and it was not my function to appear in court. 466 00:22:12,581 --> 00:22:14,416 I see. But you said one of your functions 467 00:22:14,416 --> 00:22:17,336 was to interview applicants for jobs, right? 468 00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:20,089 Tell me, what did you look for in a candidate? 469 00:22:20,089 --> 00:22:22,758 Intelligence. Communicative skills... 470 00:22:22,758 --> 00:22:25,094 - Appearance? - Not solely. 471 00:22:25,094 --> 00:22:26,679 Not solely, but no matter how intelligent, 472 00:22:26,679 --> 00:22:27,888 you wouldn't hire someone if their appearance 473 00:22:27,888 --> 00:22:29,723 was offensive, would you? 474 00:22:29,723 --> 00:22:31,934 - I'm not offensive, Sir! - I didn't ask you that. 475 00:22:31,934 --> 00:22:33,686 I asked whether you would hire someone 476 00:22:33,686 --> 00:22:36,355 whose appearance offended you. 477 00:22:36,355 --> 00:22:37,523 Probably not. 478 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:38,524 So there's nothing in proper 479 00:22:38,524 --> 00:22:39,900 about discharging someone 480 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:41,527 for the way he or she looks, is there? 481 00:22:41,527 --> 00:22:43,529 Your client was guilty of bad faith counselor. 482 00:22:43,529 --> 00:22:45,239 Thank you for your legal conclusion, Ms. Stetler, 483 00:22:45,239 --> 00:22:47,074 but for now just answer my questions. 484 00:22:49,952 --> 00:22:51,537 How many other firms have you yourself 485 00:22:51,537 --> 00:22:54,373 interviewed with since your discharge ? 486 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:56,750 I'm not sure, several. 487 00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:58,961 - Any offers of employment? - No. 488 00:22:58,961 --> 00:22:59,962 What's the problem, lack of intelligence 489 00:22:59,962 --> 00:23:00,963 or communicative skills? 490 00:23:00,963 --> 00:23:02,590 Objection. 491 00:23:02,590 --> 00:23:04,508 Do you make room for the possibility, Ms. Stetler, 492 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:06,302 that these other firms failed to consider you 493 00:23:06,302 --> 00:23:07,303 because of your obesity? 494 00:23:07,303 --> 00:23:09,096 It's possible. 495 00:23:09,096 --> 00:23:11,682 And would these firms, then, also be guilty of bad faith? 496 00:23:11,682 --> 00:23:13,976 - Objection! John: Withdrawn. 497 00:23:13,976 --> 00:23:16,312 Ms. Stetler, could you describe for the court your social life? 498 00:23:16,312 --> 00:23:18,355 I object, this line of questioning. 499 00:23:18,355 --> 00:23:20,608 Your Honor, she's claiming that the conduct of my client 500 00:23:20,608 --> 00:23:23,027 deviated from standards of human decency 501 00:23:23,027 --> 00:23:24,737 and I intend to show the assumptions 502 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:26,405 made by my client with respect 503 00:23:26,405 --> 00:23:27,990 to the witness and her obesity 504 00:23:27,990 --> 00:23:29,366 are no different than judgments 505 00:23:29,366 --> 00:23:30,659 made every single day about her 506 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:32,494 in all walks of life. 507 00:23:32,494 --> 00:23:37,374 I'm gonna give you very little latitude here, counselor . 508 00:23:37,374 --> 00:23:39,084 Ever been married, Ms. Stetler? 509 00:23:40,544 --> 00:23:42,004 No. 510 00:23:42,004 --> 00:23:44,214 Ever been personally involved with a man? 511 00:23:44,214 --> 00:23:46,592 Isn't it true you 've never even been asked out on a date? 512 00:23:46,592 --> 00:23:48,928 - This is ridiculous! - I agree! Mr. Trischuta. 513 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:50,179 I apologize, Your Honor, 514 00:23:50,179 --> 00:23:51,972 and Ms. Stetler I apologize to you. 515 00:23:51,972 --> 00:23:54,141 But isn't it true, for your personal life, 516 00:23:54,141 --> 00:23:56,560 your professional life, your entire life, 517 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:57,936 people have readily dismissed you 518 00:23:57,936 --> 00:24:00,439 simply because you are fat. 519 00:24:00,439 --> 00:24:05,611 That fact that everyone does it does not excuse it. 520 00:24:05,611 --> 00:24:08,030 No it doesn't. 521 00:24:08,030 --> 00:24:10,658 But if it's a reality, 522 00:24:10,658 --> 00:24:13,786 how can you blame my client for recognizing it. 523 00:24:16,705 --> 00:24:18,457 Nothing further. 524 00:24:26,173 --> 00:24:27,841 [indistinct chatter] 525 00:24:30,594 --> 00:24:34,181 - You okay? - Fine. 526 00:24:34,181 --> 00:24:35,516 In here a second. 527 00:24:47,027 --> 00:24:49,613 I'm sorry, Lynn. I should've cut those questions off. 528 00:24:52,116 --> 00:24:54,326 You couldn't. 529 00:24:54,326 --> 00:24:56,078 People get disgusted when they look at me, 530 00:24:56,078 --> 00:24:57,162 it's completely relevant. 531 00:24:57,162 --> 00:24:58,831 Nobody gets disgusted. 532 00:24:58,831 --> 00:25:00,499 I see them, Michael. 533 00:25:02,084 --> 00:25:03,794 With all this fat, you'd think the Almighty 534 00:25:03,794 --> 00:25:07,214 could've at least given me thicker skin. 535 00:25:07,214 --> 00:25:10,092 No matter how often you hear it, it still hurts. 536 00:25:10,092 --> 00:25:12,511 C'mon Lynn. That was just a lawyer in there 537 00:25:12,511 --> 00:25:13,721 doing what he had to do 538 00:25:13,721 --> 00:25:15,305 to win a case and you know it. 539 00:25:15,305 --> 00:25:17,766 Yup. You know what else? 540 00:25:17,766 --> 00:25:19,727 He didn't even have to do his homework on this one. 541 00:25:19,727 --> 00:25:22,688 All he had to do just see me right up there on that stand. 542 00:25:22,688 --> 00:25:27,985 He knew instantly I was never invited to my high school prom. 543 00:25:27,985 --> 00:25:29,945 You think he needed an investigator to find out 544 00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:33,073 I never got any marriage proposals? 545 00:25:33,073 --> 00:25:34,908 Well, as far as I know, marriage proposals 546 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:35,993 are not very good yardsticks 547 00:25:35,993 --> 00:25:37,494 for measuring self-worth. 548 00:25:37,494 --> 00:25:38,954 Nice theory. 549 00:25:40,748 --> 00:25:43,584 You want to know the reality? 550 00:25:43,584 --> 00:25:45,711 When my friends used to go to dances 551 00:25:45,711 --> 00:25:49,757 and cheerleader practice, I went to the library. 552 00:25:49,757 --> 00:25:53,177 And I studied and I studied and I studied, 553 00:25:53,177 --> 00:25:54,720 because I was damn determined 554 00:25:54,720 --> 00:25:56,472 I was going to be the best lawyer 555 00:25:56,472 --> 00:25:58,974 that anybody could be. 556 00:25:58,974 --> 00:26:01,769 And what the hell did it get me? 557 00:26:01,769 --> 00:26:05,773 Fired, for not looking like a cheerleader. 558 00:26:05,773 --> 00:26:08,150 I don't want to be fat, damnit. 559 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:12,112 It shouldn't matter! 560 00:26:13,739 --> 00:26:16,784 Why does it always have to matter? 561 00:26:20,913 --> 00:26:22,956 Stuart Markowitz. 562 00:26:22,956 --> 00:26:25,292 Barry Braunstein with Jacob and Epstein? 563 00:26:25,292 --> 00:26:27,127 Hi. 564 00:26:27,127 --> 00:26:28,754 "Reasonable doubt for a reasonable fee" 565 00:26:28,754 --> 00:26:30,130 - Sings, don't it? - Very nice. 566 00:26:30,130 --> 00:26:31,882 New slogan for our criminal practice. 567 00:26:31,882 --> 00:26:34,301 Here, check out our personal injury logo. 568 00:26:34,301 --> 00:26:35,928 "Torture Us." 569 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:37,429 I like that. 570 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:40,265 Mr. Markowitz, do you know an Edith Lundstrum? 571 00:26:40,265 --> 00:26:41,308 Yeah, why? 572 00:26:41,308 --> 00:26:42,559 Well, she called us to her house 573 00:26:42,559 --> 00:26:44,186 this morning to execute her new will 574 00:26:44,186 --> 00:26:45,813 and I mean a monster. 575 00:26:45,813 --> 00:26:47,606 She went to Jacob and Epstein? 576 00:26:47,606 --> 00:26:50,192 We 've executed over 400,000 wills nationwide, pal, 577 00:26:50,192 --> 00:26:51,568 how many have you done? 578 00:26:51,568 --> 00:26:55,197 Well, I'm sure your work is excellent. 579 00:26:55,197 --> 00:26:57,407 You better hope so. 580 00:26:57,407 --> 00:26:59,868 The woman left every cent to you. 581 00:26:59,868 --> 00:27:02,579 - What? - Thirty million fat ones. 582 00:27:02,579 --> 00:27:04,832 Along with the house to stub that basis. 583 00:27:04,832 --> 00:27:06,834 - Is this a gag? - No, gag. 584 00:27:06,834 --> 00:27:08,377 It 's all bequeathed to you, with the knowledge that you'll 585 00:27:08,377 --> 00:27:12,089 that you'll do the right thing with it, see? 586 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:14,174 I'm gonna get her on the phone and clear this up right away. 587 00:27:14,174 --> 00:27:15,801 Ah, that's going to be difficult, Mr. Markowitz. 588 00:27:15,801 --> 00:27:18,345 You see, uh, Mrs. Lundstrum 589 00:27:18,345 --> 00:27:20,556 stroked out late this afternoon. 590 00:27:23,767 --> 00:27:25,894 [instrumental music] 591 00:27:39,616 --> 00:27:41,535 This is an unbelievable mess. 592 00:27:41,535 --> 00:27:43,704 The children already got themselves a new attorney 593 00:27:43,704 --> 00:27:45,539 and the Reverend's gonna be nut cakes. 594 00:27:45,539 --> 00:27:47,249 - Stuart, can we talk? - I'd love to talk, Ann 595 00:27:47,249 --> 00:27:48,876 but I got a room full of lawyers out there, 596 00:27:48,876 --> 00:27:50,794 waiting to chop me up in little pieces, so I got to go. 597 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:53,046 Ann, please we've been over this already. 598 00:27:53,046 --> 00:27:55,674 But Stuart, thirty million dollars. 599 00:27:55,674 --> 00:27:57,009 We'd be rich. 600 00:27:57,009 --> 00:27:58,010 We're already rich. 601 00:27:58,010 --> 00:27:59,469 But do you have any idea 602 00:27:59,469 --> 00:28:01,388 what we can do with that kind of money, Stuart? 603 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:02,890 I know exactly what to do with it. 604 00:28:02,890 --> 00:28:04,600 I'm gonna give it to her children. 605 00:28:04,600 --> 00:28:06,018 Are you crazy? 606 00:28:06,018 --> 00:28:07,978 They wouldn't know how to handle it. 607 00:28:07,978 --> 00:28:10,480 Ann, for the last time, it's not my money. 608 00:28:10,480 --> 00:28:13,066 - The will says it is. - Fine. 609 00:28:13,066 --> 00:28:14,943 Then if I want to turn around and give it to her children. 610 00:28:14,943 --> 00:28:16,570 - That's my business. - Uh-uh. 611 00:28:16,570 --> 00:28:17,863 Community property, Bub. It's my business too. 612 00:28:17,863 --> 00:28:19,865 Oh, come on. 613 00:28:19,865 --> 00:28:22,034 Stuart, I'm not talking about keeping the money for us, 614 00:28:22,034 --> 00:28:23,035 we'll start a charitable trust. 615 00:28:23,035 --> 00:28:24,745 And we go again. 616 00:28:24,745 --> 00:28:27,164 Don't you see what an opportunity this is, Stuart ? 617 00:28:27,164 --> 00:28:30,083 I can quit massing billable hours in McKenzie Brackman 618 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:31,627 and actually concentrate on making the world 619 00:28:31,627 --> 00:28:33,086 a better place. 620 00:28:33,086 --> 00:28:34,671 With a little prudent investing. 621 00:28:34,671 --> 00:28:36,673 Stuart, how many people get the chance 622 00:28:36,673 --> 00:28:39,051 to do something good, something meaningful? 623 00:28:39,051 --> 00:28:40,886 Think about it, Stuart. 624 00:28:44,681 --> 00:28:45,849 I don't want to think about it. 625 00:28:45,849 --> 00:28:47,893 Then don't. 626 00:28:47,893 --> 00:28:50,020 For once in your life, stop contemplating your navel 627 00:28:50,020 --> 00:28:51,480 and just take the money, okay? 628 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:54,149 For once in your life stop pushing me, okay? 629 00:28:56,109 --> 00:28:58,737 And here's Stuart Markowitz, our heir apparent. 630 00:28:58,737 --> 00:29:00,364 Stuart, this is Bob Silvia, 631 00:29:00,364 --> 00:29:01,657 the new attorney for the Lundstrum children. 632 00:29:01,657 --> 00:29:03,116 And Richard Boggs, 633 00:29:03,116 --> 00:29:05,285 the attorney for the Reverend Billy Bob Thomas. 634 00:29:05,285 --> 00:29:06,912 I've brought with me Douglas Brackman, 635 00:29:06,912 --> 00:29:08,330 who'll be serving as my attorney. 636 00:29:08,330 --> 00:29:10,499 And this is Ann Kelsey, my wife. 637 00:29:10,499 --> 00:29:12,000 Splendid. Great. 638 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,710 Now folks, you've all got copies of the will 639 00:29:13,710 --> 00:29:16,129 and since I anticipate a couple of problems in probating-- 640 00:29:16,129 --> 00:29:17,881 This is no will, it's garbage. 641 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:20,384 And you, sir, are a blatant thief. 642 00:29:20,384 --> 00:29:21,969 - Hey! - This is undue influence! 643 00:29:21,969 --> 00:29:23,595 I take exception of that, sir. 644 00:29:23,595 --> 00:29:25,514 State bar is taking exception too, I reported you. 645 00:29:25,514 --> 00:29:27,099 On what grounds? 646 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:29,726 You go to the home of an ailing elderly woman. 647 00:29:29,726 --> 00:29:31,937 You personally tear up the existing will, 648 00:29:31,937 --> 00:29:33,647 a will that left you nothing. 649 00:29:33,647 --> 00:29:36,191 Then suddenly there's a new one leaving you everything. 650 00:29:36,191 --> 00:29:38,360 And how does that concern you? 651 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:40,445 The will he tore up left nothing to the children. 652 00:29:40,445 --> 00:29:42,155 It all went to client, Reverend Billy Bob. 653 00:29:42,155 --> 00:29:43,865 Bringing me to scam number two! 654 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:46,159 Boggs: Now that's out of line! - Mr. Silvia! 655 00:29:46,159 --> 00:29:47,369 I agree what he did was despicable. 656 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:48,996 He did nothing despicable. 657 00:29:48,996 --> 00:29:51,623 Whoa, whoa! How about this? I don't want the money! 658 00:29:51,623 --> 00:29:53,125 Just declare the will void 659 00:29:53,125 --> 00:29:54,376 and split it up anyway you want. 660 00:29:54,376 --> 00:29:55,836 - Stuart! - Absolutely not. 661 00:29:55,836 --> 00:29:57,796 That will is valid and I have a fiduciary duty 662 00:29:57,796 --> 00:29:59,381 to give it full force and effect! 663 00:29:59,381 --> 00:30:01,925 - Oh for God's sake! - Just a second here! 664 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:03,927 This document leaves everything to Stuart, 665 00:30:03,927 --> 00:30:05,429 for I quote 666 00:30:05,429 --> 00:30:08,890 "his sound counsel, advice, and friendship!" 667 00:30:08,890 --> 00:30:10,142 - That 's right! Boggs: Meaning? 668 00:30:10,142 --> 00:30:13,395 People people, people! 669 00:30:13,395 --> 00:30:15,689 If this money was left to Mr. Markowitz 670 00:30:15,689 --> 00:30:18,608 as compensation for counsel he rendered 671 00:30:18,608 --> 00:30:22,654 in his capacity as a partner of McKenzie Brackman, 672 00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:24,740 this money belongs to the firm. 673 00:30:24,740 --> 00:30:27,659 [indistinct chatter] 674 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:29,494 - It's a theory. - Don't worry about the firm. 675 00:30:29,494 --> 00:30:30,871 If this money goes to Stuart, 676 00:30:30,871 --> 00:30:32,497 McKenzie Brackman will be the executor 677 00:30:32,497 --> 00:30:34,958 of $30 million trust. This place will see plenty. 678 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:36,585 But it's not going to Stuart. 679 00:30:36,585 --> 00:30:38,962 She died intestate and it's going to the children! 680 00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:40,756 She didn't die intestate! 681 00:30:40,756 --> 00:30:44,593 The old will is revoked no matter what! 682 00:30:44,593 --> 00:30:47,387 Mr. Braunstein is right! The will is binding! 683 00:30:47,387 --> 00:30:49,931 You 're his partner, an extension of his crook hood! 684 00:30:49,931 --> 00:30:52,184 I happen to be a judge, sir! 685 00:30:52,184 --> 00:30:53,810 My honesty is a given! 686 00:30:53,810 --> 00:30:56,396 I don't care if you're on the Supreme Court! 687 00:30:56,396 --> 00:30:58,440 You're not stealing our 30 million! 688 00:30:58,440 --> 00:30:59,483 Get out of my conference room. 689 00:30:59,483 --> 00:31:00,525 I don't want the money. 690 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:02,069 Don't you dare walk away. 691 00:31:02,069 --> 00:31:03,904 I'll walk out any place I want to walk. 692 00:31:03,904 --> 00:31:06,656 - I'll see you all in court! - Don't you dare walk out! 693 00:31:06,656 --> 00:31:08,408 I'll ram an injunction right through your kidneys! 694 00:31:08,408 --> 00:31:10,494 - Oh really? - Yeah, really! 695 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:12,662 Come on. Come on. Get up. 696 00:31:12,662 --> 00:31:15,624 Order! Order! Order! Order! 697 00:31:15,624 --> 00:31:17,375 Order ! Order! 698 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:20,587 Hello, Charlie. 699 00:31:20,587 --> 00:31:23,673 So? Vincent kept calling me last night. 700 00:31:23,673 --> 00:31:25,967 What's the verdict? 701 00:31:25,967 --> 00:31:27,803 I'm not gonna take this case. 702 00:31:27,803 --> 00:31:29,805 I can't. 703 00:31:29,805 --> 00:31:32,224 - Grace, damn it. Come on. Grace: Wait a minute. 704 00:31:32,224 --> 00:31:34,434 I did some checking on this guy and he, 705 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:37,062 he's definitely not legitimate. 706 00:31:37,062 --> 00:31:38,647 Don't do this to me, Grace. 707 00:31:38,647 --> 00:31:41,066 Why do you think I brought you in as a partner? 708 00:31:41,066 --> 00:31:43,693 As I recall, because among other things, 709 00:31:43,693 --> 00:31:45,946 you thought I had integrity. 710 00:31:45,946 --> 00:31:47,781 And no matter how charming this man is 711 00:31:47,781 --> 00:31:48,907 I don't think this is the kind of case 712 00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:50,700 that's in our best interest. 713 00:31:50,700 --> 00:31:53,662 He can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees, 714 00:31:53,662 --> 00:31:55,497 that's is definitely in our best interests. 715 00:31:55,497 --> 00:31:57,999 - The man's a gangster! - You don't know that! 716 00:32:01,044 --> 00:32:02,420 I won't do it! 717 00:32:04,923 --> 00:32:07,050 Fine. 718 00:32:07,050 --> 00:32:09,052 You call him and tell him. 719 00:32:09,052 --> 00:32:11,012 I'm sure as hell, not gonna do it! 720 00:32:14,850 --> 00:32:16,685 Fine. 721 00:32:16,685 --> 00:32:18,270 You did absolutely the right thing. 722 00:32:18,270 --> 00:32:19,896 You don't think I'm being naive? 723 00:32:19,896 --> 00:32:21,940 I mean, if I'm gonna be in private practice, 724 00:32:21,940 --> 00:32:24,067 I've to be ready to take cases I don't like. 725 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:25,819 This is not a case, Grace. 726 00:32:25,819 --> 00:32:27,571 We're talking about a direction here. 727 00:32:27,571 --> 00:32:31,533 If you become a mob lawyer then you're a mob lawyer. 728 00:32:31,533 --> 00:32:32,909 Well, I'm seeing him tomorrow night 729 00:32:32,909 --> 00:32:34,536 and I will tell him no. 730 00:32:34,536 --> 00:32:36,913 And I suspect I will be without a job. 731 00:32:36,913 --> 00:32:39,332 Hey, there are gonna be plenty other jobs. 732 00:32:39,332 --> 00:32:40,667 You wanna come work for us? 733 00:32:40,667 --> 00:32:42,127 As a full partner? 734 00:32:42,127 --> 00:32:43,753 No way. You'll be under me. 735 00:32:43,753 --> 00:32:47,465 Oh, it sounds even better. 736 00:32:47,465 --> 00:32:50,260 - I got to get in there. - Go get him, counselor. 737 00:32:50,260 --> 00:32:52,053 Woof? 738 00:32:52,053 --> 00:32:54,306 See you later. 739 00:32:54,306 --> 00:32:56,474 - Woof? - Woof. 740 00:32:56,474 --> 00:32:58,101 What I'm saying is for an attorney at law 741 00:32:58,101 --> 00:32:59,144 performance and appearance 742 00:32:59,144 --> 00:33:00,145 are not mutually exclusive. 743 00:33:00,145 --> 00:33:01,563 How's that? 744 00:33:01,563 --> 00:33:03,148 Well, a lawyer has to be more than someone 745 00:33:03,148 --> 00:33:04,608 who just interprets statutes. 746 00:33:04,608 --> 00:33:07,527 You've gotta be able to cultivate clients, 747 00:33:07,527 --> 00:33:10,655 impress at meetings, wine and dine colleagues. 748 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:12,073 When somebody comes into the office, 749 00:33:12,073 --> 00:33:13,867 they want to see a consummate individual, 750 00:33:13,867 --> 00:33:17,078 somebody who gives them a sense of confidence. 751 00:33:17,078 --> 00:33:18,580 Michael: And Ms. Stetler didn't do this? 752 00:33:18,580 --> 00:33:20,582 She's a very capable practitioner 753 00:33:20,582 --> 00:33:22,417 and I don't mean to suggest otherwise. 754 00:33:22,417 --> 00:33:25,045 But the reality is people look at her and say, 755 00:33:25,045 --> 00:33:26,588 see, if she can't take care of herself, 756 00:33:26,588 --> 00:33:29,049 how is she gonna take care of me? 757 00:33:29,049 --> 00:33:30,759 They think her personal appearance is a reflection 758 00:33:30,759 --> 00:33:32,385 of her professional competence. 759 00:33:32,385 --> 00:33:34,179 Michael: Do you think that's a fair assumption? 760 00:33:34,179 --> 00:33:35,805 It's totally unfound. It's totally unfound. 761 00:33:35,805 --> 00:33:38,058 If I could dissolve that mindset with a wave of my hand 762 00:33:38,058 --> 00:33:40,352 and keep her on, I'd do so. But I can't. 763 00:33:40,352 --> 00:33:42,354 And if it's hurting the firm, I've got to deal with it . 764 00:33:42,354 --> 00:33:43,980 Thank you, Mr. Langella . 765 00:33:43,980 --> 00:33:45,398 Nothing further. 766 00:33:48,693 --> 00:33:50,820 So, you fired her because people 767 00:33:50,820 --> 00:33:52,656 couldn't accept a fat lawyer? 768 00:33:52,656 --> 00:33:54,241 I'm the managing partner, counselor 769 00:33:54,241 --> 00:33:56,243 I've got to be cognizant of public perception. 770 00:33:56,243 --> 00:33:57,619 Right, so I guess, then that if 771 00:33:57,619 --> 00:33:59,246 the public didn't want a black attorney 772 00:33:59,246 --> 00:34:01,081 you would hire and fire on the basis of race, right ? 773 00:34:01,081 --> 00:34:03,708 Wrong! I'd never endorse that kind of prejudice! 774 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:05,794 Oh, so do you endorse 775 00:34:05,794 --> 00:34:07,712 the prejudice against fat people? 776 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:09,089 This is different. 777 00:34:09,089 --> 00:34:10,799 Michael: Webster's dictionary defines 778 00:34:10,799 --> 00:34:12,842 prejudice as a preconceived opinion 779 00:34:12,842 --> 00:34:14,552 lacking a just foundation, 780 00:34:14,552 --> 00:34:16,805 Now, isn't that exactly how you just described 781 00:34:16,805 --> 00:34:19,015 the public's attitude toward the overweight? 782 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:21,643 - Yes, but in this case-- - So by firing her... 783 00:34:21,643 --> 00:34:23,019 You in your own words, 784 00:34:23,019 --> 00:34:24,688 endorse that bigotry, didn't you? 785 00:34:24,688 --> 00:34:27,399 I never said I agreed with the prejudice, Mr. Kuzak, 786 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:28,858 but I've got a law firm to run and I've got 787 00:34:28,858 --> 00:34:30,443 to recognize that it's out there. 788 00:34:30,443 --> 00:34:31,903 Very good, Mr. Langella. 789 00:34:31,903 --> 00:34:34,406 You recognized it, you acted upon it. 790 00:34:34,406 --> 00:34:36,241 And by so doing you perpetuate it! 791 00:34:36,241 --> 00:34:37,659 - Objection! - Gentlemen. 792 00:34:37,659 --> 00:34:38,785 Don't blame me for public opinion! 793 00:34:38,785 --> 00:34:40,870 I blame you more. 794 00:34:40,870 --> 00:34:43,081 The public's opinion is based on ignorance. You know her. 795 00:34:43,081 --> 00:34:44,499 You know she's a good attorney and yet 796 00:34:44,499 --> 00:34:45,500 you fired her anyway, didn't you? 797 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:46,584 He's beating up the witness! 798 00:34:46,584 --> 00:34:47,627 He deserves to get beat up! 799 00:34:47,627 --> 00:34:48,628 Mueller: Mr. Kuzak! 800 00:34:48,628 --> 00:34:50,005 Tell us, Mr. Langella 801 00:34:50,005 --> 00:34:51,881 how firing my client failed to promote 802 00:34:51,881 --> 00:34:54,134 that bigotry that you recognize? 803 00:34:58,596 --> 00:35:00,348 Nothing further. 804 00:35:18,575 --> 00:35:22,579 Lynn, I just don't think it's a great idea. 805 00:35:22,579 --> 00:35:26,166 It's nothing against you, Michael, you've been fantastic. 806 00:35:26,166 --> 00:35:27,917 I just thought if I represent myself 807 00:35:27,917 --> 00:35:29,377 during the closing argument, 808 00:35:29,377 --> 00:35:31,755 I have a better chance of convincing the jury 809 00:35:31,755 --> 00:35:35,091 that I belong in a courtroom. 810 00:35:35,091 --> 00:35:38,303 And I also thought what better way to convince myself. 811 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:40,472 But this whole trial is gonna turn on the summations. 812 00:35:40,472 --> 00:35:42,057 You've never done this before and I hesitate-- 813 00:35:42,057 --> 00:35:44,476 And what better place for me to start? 814 00:35:44,476 --> 00:35:47,270 I figure I would be great 815 00:35:47,270 --> 00:35:49,189 or fall flat on my face, 816 00:35:49,189 --> 00:35:52,734 either way I win. 817 00:35:52,734 --> 00:35:56,363 File my appearance and notify the opposing counsel. 818 00:35:56,363 --> 00:35:58,198 I'm an attorney 819 00:35:58,198 --> 00:36:00,909 and I'm gonna represent myself. 820 00:36:00,909 --> 00:36:02,911 Alright. 821 00:36:02,911 --> 00:36:04,287 It's your trial. 822 00:36:06,331 --> 00:36:08,958 Let's get started. Where is everyone? 823 00:36:08,958 --> 00:36:11,920 Michael's in court and Victor's got a deposition. 824 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:13,129 - Where's Jonathan? - I don't know. 825 00:36:13,129 --> 00:36:14,339 But I'm not waiting. 826 00:36:14,339 --> 00:36:15,965 Stuart, regarding the disposition 827 00:36:15,965 --> 00:36:17,550 of the Lundstrum estate, 828 00:36:17,550 --> 00:36:19,135 a second meeting of the attorneys 829 00:36:19,135 --> 00:36:20,512 has been scheduled for this afternoon. 830 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:22,305 Oh God. Not again. 831 00:36:22,305 --> 00:36:24,933 Each lawyer will present a proposal and we'll review each-- 832 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:26,518 What are you gonna do, Stuart ? 833 00:36:26,518 --> 00:36:28,728 I don't know, Ann. 834 00:36:28,728 --> 00:36:30,605 Jonathan's on TV again! 835 00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:32,524 - What? - Oh, no! 836 00:36:35,985 --> 00:36:38,571 No, no, Gina. I'm not kidding. That's the way they are. 837 00:36:38,571 --> 00:36:40,407 It sounds as if they're incompetent. 838 00:36:40,407 --> 00:36:42,784 Jonathan: No, not incompetent, just amusing. 839 00:36:42,784 --> 00:36:46,579 We've got one partner, I won't mention names. 840 00:36:46,579 --> 00:36:49,249 It's Brackman, who keeps having affairs. 841 00:36:49,249 --> 00:36:50,792 He even slept with his female bailiff 842 00:36:50,792 --> 00:36:52,335 when he was a small claims judge. 843 00:36:52,335 --> 00:36:54,170 Oh God! Oh God! 844 00:36:54,170 --> 00:36:56,756 Arnold Becker beds down with 90% of his clients. 845 00:36:56,756 --> 00:36:58,550 - Son of--. Douglas: He's fired! 846 00:36:58,550 --> 00:36:59,801 ...sleeping with each other ! 847 00:36:59,801 --> 00:37:02,178 - Come on! - They are married. 848 00:37:02,178 --> 00:37:03,972 - I heard it was shotgun. - That bastard! 849 00:37:03,972 --> 00:37:05,390 Jonathan: The thing that really gets me 850 00:37:05,390 --> 00:37:07,726 is that none of them, none of them, 851 00:37:07,726 --> 00:37:11,354 can tell the difference between a live broadcast 852 00:37:11,354 --> 00:37:13,565 and a videotaped gag. 853 00:37:13,565 --> 00:37:15,191 Gotcha. 854 00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:18,194 - What? - I know, I gotcha. 855 00:37:20,196 --> 00:37:21,573 Arnie: I don't believe this. 856 00:37:33,168 --> 00:37:34,752 I did get you, didn't I? 857 00:37:37,213 --> 00:37:38,840 Thanks for the help, Roxie. 858 00:37:43,928 --> 00:37:46,181 Go on Douglas. 859 00:37:46,181 --> 00:37:48,600 Let's get started. 860 00:37:48,600 --> 00:37:51,770 Lynn: If the defendant 's theory is true, 861 00:37:51,770 --> 00:37:54,647 it doesn't matter what I say here. 862 00:37:54,647 --> 00:37:56,608 Because you will have instantly concluded 863 00:37:56,608 --> 00:37:58,443 the first moment that you saw me 864 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:01,905 that I was less equal 865 00:38:01,905 --> 00:38:04,824 by mere virtue of my weight. 866 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,743 If you subscribe to that notion, 867 00:38:06,743 --> 00:38:09,287 ladies and gentlemen, 868 00:38:09,287 --> 00:38:10,955 you're wrong. 869 00:38:10,955 --> 00:38:14,501 And if the whole world agrees with you, then damnit, 870 00:38:14,501 --> 00:38:16,794 the whole world is wrong. 871 00:38:16,794 --> 00:38:19,798 Because prejudice cannot be validated 872 00:38:19,798 --> 00:38:21,257 by unanimous consent, 873 00:38:21,257 --> 00:38:24,260 it can only be made more dangerous. 874 00:38:24,260 --> 00:38:27,430 I do not accept the defendant's premise 875 00:38:27,430 --> 00:38:29,140 that a person's physique 876 00:38:29,140 --> 00:38:32,060 is a criteria for respect or friendship. 877 00:38:32,060 --> 00:38:34,479 And I do not accept their assertion 878 00:38:34,479 --> 00:38:37,065 that people regard physical appearance 879 00:38:37,065 --> 00:38:39,567 as an indication of intellectual ability 880 00:38:39,567 --> 00:38:42,779 and I most certainly do not accept their assumption 881 00:38:42,779 --> 00:38:45,532 that this jury will forgive those that do. 882 00:38:47,116 --> 00:38:51,538 The evidence before you is uncontroverted. 883 00:38:51,538 --> 00:38:55,083 I am an able, competent attorney 884 00:38:55,083 --> 00:38:58,086 who was fired from her job because of their belief 885 00:38:58,086 --> 00:39:02,423 that the world hates fat people. 886 00:39:02,423 --> 00:39:04,676 [clears throat] 887 00:39:04,676 --> 00:39:07,387 That's discrimination. 888 00:39:07,387 --> 00:39:10,932 And like it or not, you cannot possibly find for the defendant 889 00:39:10,932 --> 00:39:14,102 unless you're prepared right now to condone it. 890 00:39:14,102 --> 00:39:16,271 And even if you are, 891 00:39:16,271 --> 00:39:18,690 don't think for one second 892 00:39:18,690 --> 00:39:20,733 this bigotry has prevailed. 893 00:39:22,777 --> 00:39:27,323 Because the next time I am confronted by this prejudice, 894 00:39:27,323 --> 00:39:30,785 and there will be a next time. 895 00:39:30,785 --> 00:39:32,954 I'll be back 896 00:39:32,954 --> 00:39:35,290 and I'll come back again, 897 00:39:35,290 --> 00:39:37,166 and again and again. 898 00:39:37,166 --> 00:39:39,878 And sooner or later, I'll come across a jury 899 00:39:39,878 --> 00:39:42,463 who will not tolerate this blindness . 900 00:39:46,009 --> 00:39:48,136 I hope that time is now. 901 00:39:49,178 --> 00:39:50,555 But if it's not, 902 00:39:50,555 --> 00:39:53,725 the fight's not over, I promise. 903 00:39:53,725 --> 00:39:56,561 This fat lady ain't singing yet. 904 00:40:14,245 --> 00:40:16,873 Let 's take a minute to review the different proposals-- 905 00:40:16,873 --> 00:40:19,792 I don't need a minute, they all stink! 906 00:40:19,792 --> 00:40:21,127 And this Reverend is a crooked as 907 00:40:21,127 --> 00:40:22,378 He should be getting it all! 908 00:40:22,378 --> 00:40:23,338 That was her testamentary intent! 909 00:40:23,338 --> 00:40:24,756 Oh, no you don't. 910 00:40:24,756 --> 00:40:25,965 I don 't give a damn what you think 911 00:40:25,965 --> 00:40:27,634 her testamentary intent was. 912 00:40:27,634 --> 00:40:30,178 - This will is not valid. - Don't start that again. 913 00:40:30,178 --> 00:40:32,597 We drafted that document and I can categorically say. 914 00:40:32,597 --> 00:40:35,183 You're a national chain of roadside sleaze pits! 915 00:40:35,183 --> 00:40:37,018 What kind of a law firm has a jingle? 916 00:40:37,018 --> 00:40:39,771 - Alright! Everybody be quiet. - And you, you are the reason. 917 00:40:39,771 --> 00:40:42,273 I'd appreciate it, sir, if I might be allowed to speak. 918 00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:46,986 Thank you. 919 00:40:46,986 --> 00:40:48,404 First of all, you can file those proposals. 920 00:40:48,404 --> 00:40:49,989 They're meaningless. 921 00:40:49,989 --> 00:40:52,033 The will is valid, the money is rightfully mine 922 00:40:52,033 --> 00:40:53,660 and here's what I'm gonna do with it. 923 00:40:56,245 --> 00:40:58,998 The three lawyers present will each receive $8,000 924 00:40:58,998 --> 00:41:00,625 for legal services rendered, 925 00:41:00,625 --> 00:41:04,253 more than they deserve for their embarrassing conduct. 926 00:41:04,253 --> 00:41:07,590 The children, Peter and Gail, will each receive $3million. 927 00:41:07,590 --> 00:41:08,841 Totally unacceptable. 928 00:41:08,841 --> 00:41:10,635 Extremely acceptable, Mr. Sylvia, 929 00:41:10,635 --> 00:41:12,095 I'm gonna tell you why. 930 00:41:12,095 --> 00:41:13,846 If you prove undue influence, 931 00:41:13,846 --> 00:41:16,432 you not only negate her free intent to make a new will, 932 00:41:16,432 --> 00:41:19,185 you eliminate her capacity to revoke the old one. 933 00:41:19,185 --> 00:41:21,479 And since California courts low than testacy, 934 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:22,855 your clients get nothing and all 935 00:41:22,855 --> 00:41:24,023 the money goes to Billy Bob. 936 00:41:24,023 --> 00:41:25,066 Here, here! 937 00:41:25,066 --> 00:41:26,859 As for the good reverend, 938 00:41:26,859 --> 00:41:28,861 I'm giving three million dollars in his name 939 00:41:28,861 --> 00:41:31,280 to the Cystic Fibrosis Association. 940 00:41:31,280 --> 00:41:33,825 Is that it? And nothing to him? 941 00:41:33,825 --> 00:41:36,327 Yeah, he get's the credit, 942 00:41:36,327 --> 00:41:38,538 and if he's lucky, a building named after him. 943 00:41:38,538 --> 00:41:40,289 That's not enough. I'll fight it. 944 00:41:40,289 --> 00:41:42,125 No, you won't. 945 00:41:42,125 --> 00:41:44,627 Because an examination of Mrs. Lundstrum's true intent 946 00:41:44,627 --> 00:41:46,087 will reveal that her desire was not so much 947 00:41:46,087 --> 00:41:47,630 to benefit the Reverend, 948 00:41:47,630 --> 00:41:49,215 but rather the charitable endeavors 949 00:41:49,215 --> 00:41:51,467 he boasted about on TV. 950 00:41:51,467 --> 00:41:53,469 And since closer scrutiny of these endeavors 951 00:41:53,469 --> 00:41:55,138 reveal enterprises that fail to meet 952 00:41:55,138 --> 00:41:57,515 the IRS definition of charity, 953 00:41:57,515 --> 00:42:00,268 we'll vitiate a big part of that will on grounds of fraud! 954 00:42:00,268 --> 00:42:03,312 - That's baseless. - It's not baseless. 955 00:42:03,312 --> 00:42:05,523 And since exposure that investigation might end up 956 00:42:05,523 --> 00:42:07,692 with Billy Bob being interviewed on Nightline, 957 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:09,235 I suspect you'll be quiet. 958 00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:14,782 Finally, Ms. Kelsey. 959 00:42:14,782 --> 00:42:16,909 Of the remaining 21 million, 960 00:42:16,909 --> 00:42:18,119 half goes to the Greater 961 00:42:18,119 --> 00:42:20,121 Los Angeles Aid for the Homeless, 962 00:42:20,121 --> 00:42:21,497 the other half to the California 963 00:42:21,497 --> 00:42:23,124 Environmental Protection Foundation. 964 00:42:23,124 --> 00:42:24,500 And while you may miss out 965 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:27,086 on being the great white administrator. 966 00:42:27,086 --> 00:42:28,963 You can take some consolation in knowing that 967 00:42:28,963 --> 00:42:33,342 worthy causes are being served. 968 00:42:33,342 --> 00:42:35,595 One last thing, 969 00:42:35,595 --> 00:42:37,722 if any of you do choose to litigate, 970 00:42:37,722 --> 00:42:40,183 remember it all comes down to the issue of undue influence, 971 00:42:40,183 --> 00:42:42,101 which means it's my word against yours . 972 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:44,312 And they're gonna believe me, I promise. 973 00:42:44,312 --> 00:42:47,023 Because I'm the only one here not acting out of greed, 974 00:42:47,023 --> 00:42:48,900 avarice or some sort of self-promotion. 975 00:42:48,900 --> 00:42:50,443 I'm the one giving it all away, 976 00:42:50,443 --> 00:42:52,779 and that makes me a thousand times more credible 977 00:42:52,779 --> 00:42:55,114 than all of you stacked up on top of each other. 978 00:42:57,366 --> 00:43:01,412 And finally, if any of you do challenge me on this, 979 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:03,164 all the money goes to the two charities. 980 00:43:03,164 --> 00:43:06,959 The children, the Reverend, the lawyers get nothing . 981 00:43:06,959 --> 00:43:08,753 Meeting's over. 982 00:43:16,344 --> 00:43:18,763 [telephone ringing] 983 00:43:24,727 --> 00:43:26,395 Markowitz? 984 00:43:34,862 --> 00:43:38,157 Although I stand here in complete ignorance 985 00:43:38,157 --> 00:43:42,453 as to what this world or life has in store for me. 986 00:43:42,453 --> 00:43:44,997 I think, I can still safely predict 987 00:43:44,997 --> 00:43:49,168 that no matter what I do or how long I live, 988 00:43:49,168 --> 00:43:53,464 I will never be more proud of any single thing 989 00:43:53,464 --> 00:43:57,009 than I am of my husband at this moment. 990 00:43:57,009 --> 00:44:00,721 And I just want you to know that I admire you 991 00:44:00,721 --> 00:44:03,683 more than I can ever express. 992 00:44:03,683 --> 00:44:05,935 And I love you even more than that. 993 00:44:28,457 --> 00:44:31,252 Mr. Foreman, has the jury reached it's verdict? 994 00:44:31,252 --> 00:44:33,254 - Yes, Your Honor . Mueller: What say you? 995 00:44:33,254 --> 00:44:35,423 We, the jury, find in favor of the plaintiff, 996 00:44:35,423 --> 00:44:37,800 and order the defendant to pay damages 997 00:44:37,800 --> 00:44:41,470 in the amount of $210,000. 998 00:44:41,470 --> 00:44:43,014 You did it. 999 00:44:43,014 --> 00:44:44,599 Oh, my God. 1000 00:44:48,394 --> 00:44:50,605 I don't believe it. 1001 00:44:50,605 --> 00:44:52,106 Thank you, Michael. 1002 00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:00,948 You look lovely. 1003 00:45:00,948 --> 00:45:03,200 Thank you. None for me. 1004 00:45:03,200 --> 00:45:04,452 Please. 1005 00:45:11,083 --> 00:45:13,586 To us. 1006 00:45:13,586 --> 00:45:16,672 There is no us, Mr. Vincent. 1007 00:45:16,672 --> 00:45:18,341 Charles told me you are little reluctant. 1008 00:45:18,341 --> 00:45:20,259 My mind is made up. 1009 00:45:20,259 --> 00:45:23,346 I've always found it best to postpone final judgment 1010 00:45:23,346 --> 00:45:25,514 until I have all the facts. 1011 00:45:25,514 --> 00:45:27,850 I have all the facts I need and-- 1012 00:45:27,850 --> 00:45:30,228 I don't think you do. 1013 00:45:30,228 --> 00:45:32,688 For instance, I don't think you know 1014 00:45:32,688 --> 00:45:35,316 who paid for that fancy office you're sitting. 1015 00:45:35,316 --> 00:45:37,985 I don't think you know who owns the building, Ms. Van Owen, 1016 00:45:37,985 --> 00:45:42,490 or who owns the firm for to a lesser extent who owns you. 1017 00:45:47,787 --> 00:45:49,413 You may own the firm Mr. Vincent, 1018 00:45:49,413 --> 00:45:51,874 but I guarantee you, you don't own me. 1019 00:45:55,503 --> 00:45:58,464 You listen, 1020 00:45:58,464 --> 00:46:00,132 you're gonna go into court 1021 00:46:00,132 --> 00:46:03,803 and you're going to substitute in as counsel for Tommy 1022 00:46:03,803 --> 00:46:06,180 then you're gonna get a nice continuance, 1023 00:46:06,180 --> 00:46:08,140 a courtesy the judge will be only too happy 1024 00:46:08,140 --> 00:46:10,893 to extend to a popular ex-DA. 1025 00:46:10,893 --> 00:46:12,520 Then, if you want 1026 00:46:12,520 --> 00:46:16,148 I'll get someone else to substitute in for you. 1027 00:46:16,148 --> 00:46:17,817 Do you understand? 1028 00:46:17,817 --> 00:46:20,945 No. 1029 00:46:20,945 --> 00:46:23,781 I need time, Ms. Van Owen. 1030 00:46:23,781 --> 00:46:25,241 It's just come to my attention 1031 00:46:25,241 --> 00:46:26,993 that the state's key witness may suffer 1032 00:46:26,993 --> 00:46:30,788 serious decline in health in the next few weeks . 1033 00:46:30,788 --> 00:46:34,208 It sometimes happens to people who disappoint me. 1034 00:46:37,753 --> 00:46:39,880 My answer is not changing. 1035 00:46:41,799 --> 00:46:46,053 Some mistakes are very hard to live with, Ms. Van Owen. 1036 00:46:46,053 --> 00:46:49,974 I seriously suggest you rethink your position. 1037 00:46:51,350 --> 00:46:53,477 She's still drinking the champ... 1038 00:46:53,477 --> 00:46:56,355 [gunshot firing] 1039 00:46:56,355 --> 00:46:58,024 [screaming] 1040 00:47:01,193 --> 00:47:03,154 [instrumental music] 1041 00:47:07,992 --> 00:47:09,952 [theme music]