I was a trial lawyer when I was elected to Congress.

I'm an old trial lawyer.

Clarence Darrow, America's best-known trial lawyer, was also one of American history's most skilled orators.

With trial lawyers, rapport with the jury is very important. An out-of-state lawyer may find it more difficult to connect with a jury, but it's all about preparation.

I view myself primarily as a trial lawyer who happens to be writing, as opposed to a writer who happens to be a trial lawyer, so the audience is like a jury to me.

Being a trial lawyer sounds like glamorous work, but most of your time is spent pushing paper and arguing.