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Litigation

Jul. 4, 2001

Fair Fight

Rian Jones, noted for his calm personality, loves to fight the good fight. In court, that is. "My role as a defense attorney is not to win every case at any cost," Jones, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, says. "My obligation is to provide the best defense possible, and [that] doesn't mean I have to lie, cheat or otherwise be dishonest."

        By Leonard Novarro
        
        Rian Jones, noted for his calm personality, loves to fight the good fight. In court, that is.
        "My role as a defense attorney is not to win every case at any cost," Jones, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, says. "My...

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