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Law Practice

Dec. 18, 1999

The Practice

The Practice: Bobby Donnell tries to contain contempt for his client, a judge, jurors, the legal system and himself as he defends longtime client and notorious drug dealer Eddie Wicks on murder charges. Donnell would rather forget it was Wicks' legal fees - drug money - that built his law firm and helped make him a success. Wicks resents Donnell's judgmental attitude when he suggests Donnell buy a juror with his $90,000 retainer.

        By Cynthia Filla
        
        Bobby Donnell tries to contain contempt for his client, a judge, jurors, the legal system and himself as he defends longtime client and notorious drug dealer Eddie Wicks on murder charges. Donnell would rather forget it was Wicks' legal fees - drug money - that built his law firm and helped make him a succ...

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