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Norm Pattis is a Connecticut based trial lawyer focused on high stakes criminal cases and civil right violations. He is a veteran of more than 100 jury trials, many resulting in acquittals for people charged with serious crimes, multi-million dollar civil rights and discrimination verdicts, and scores of cases favorably settled.
RIP
Farewell to a Legend: F. Lee Bailey
There’s nothing surprising about this. Death comes for us at all. But he once promised me he’d live to be one hundred years old and invited me to his party.
STRAIGHT TALK!
Can We Impeach the Impeachers?
The Senate trial in the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump is unlike any other trial in American history.
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Federal Prosecutors Take Aim At Free Speech
Just how stupid does a person have to be to think that a federal ballot is to be cast by text message?
Bill Cosby
Correcting the Injustice in the Bill Cosby Trial
Suppose you were suddenly accused of sexual assault. A dozen or more years ago, you crossed a line. In an instant, it's all over.
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Will The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Screw Bill Cosby?
It took two trials for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to win a conviction against Cosby for sexually assaulting Andrea Constand.
STRAIGHT TALK!
Jeffrey Toobin, Grace Abounding or Unbounded Rage?
We’re rapidly become a nation of graceless ruffians. We’ll be quick to deride those who have what we want.
STRAIGHT TALK!
Happy Independence Day, I Hope
We're on the cusp of what I will call our “Concord Moment.” That’s when a shot fired in anger will be heard coast to coast, if not around the world.
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A Speedy and Public Trial Necessary in Minnesota
There’s a pretty good chance that three of the four officers charged will be acquitted. The fourth officer, Derek Chauvin, just might get one too.
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Are You A Racist If You Don’t Own White Male Privilege?
Saying views need readjustment on account of my race makes as much sense as kneeling to ask forgiveness of a person of color for the history of racism.
CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19: Beware Woeful Wednesdays
I’m noticing something like a new rhythm as the weeks roll into the first month of COVID-19 pandemic. It seems that about once a week.
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