Joe Jamail

It has been pointed out to me, more than once, that for someone who chose a profession steeped in procedure and protocol, I had little use for either.

It's not a bad thing fighting for equality and helping the poor. It's not a bad thing to have on your professional tombstone: 'He believed in equality and he helped the poor.'

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

I spent a year at Southwestern Louisiana Institute, then transferred back to the University of Texas, where I majored in English and history.

We've got some real greedy hogs who own no interest in the company they're running, whose sole interest is in whatever it takes to be able to get to the point to fly out on their golden parachute and milk the shareholder and take risks that they shouldn't take.

Ever since I was a kid, I've known I could talk to people.

Medical research is needed, and I just saw there was a need for help that the government - state or federal - was not spending the taxpayers' money on helping people get through college.

I think I'm doing some good. Obviously, I don't need any more money.

The feeling of being accepted and acknowledgement and recognition and fame - I'm vain like everybody else. The feeling of achievement that I've helped the poor or somebody in need far outweighs the money.

For me, being a lawyer means to help those in need.

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

When I walk into a courtroom, I feel like I'm home.