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Jun. 1, 2009

Reel Law

"Sustained. Counselor's entire opening statement, with the exception of 'thank you,' will be stricken from the record."

- Judge Chamberlain Haller (Fred Gwynne) ruling in My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Our thanks to Jonathan Ellison of Carmichael and Richard G. Logan Jr. of Oakland. Send your favorite lawyer moment from film to reellaw@dailyjournal.com.