If you are not emotionally involved, your client is not getting your best effort.

Do you know what the root of mediation is? Mediocrity!

That's a good feeling, to save your clients two billion dollars.

Your attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition, your reputation and your enjoyment in being a lawyer.

Any good trial lawyer knows that if you've got one credible expert or scientific study, then you can let the jury decide.

I don't think the trial practice is dead. But it is very ill. There are some days you could throw a hand grenade down the hall of the Harris County Courthouse and not hit anybody.