Entertainment & Sports
Dec. 28, 2007
Lawyers on Their Screen Counterparts: Movies That Resonate With the Bar
It's no secret that Hollywood's take on the courtroom has been accused of giving the legal profession a bad rap. Attorneys say lawyer-centered flicks often give the public an unrealistic perception of what really happens when lawsuits get filed, defendants are charged, juries deliberate and judges rule. Far-reaching as the movies may be, lawyers tend to favor titles they watch over and over, marveling at the seemingly effortless legal feats on the big screen.




and Devan McClaine
Daily Journal Staff Writers
It's no secret that Hollywood's take on the courtroom has been accused of giving the legal profession a bad rap. Attorneys say lawyer-centered flicks often give the public an unrealistic perception of what really happens when lawsuits get filed, defendants are charged, juries deliberate and judges rule.
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