A sad, constant bid for attention

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
In truth, I am confronting a related problem. I very rarely wear suits -- only for going to court, or for a mediation before a retired judge. Even in the latter circumstance, I am starting not to wear a suit. I haven't worn a suit to meet with a client in roughly three years (and I was somewhat oddly overdressed in that instance).

So. Next year (I hope), I expect to have a very long trial. Giving me a good excuse to go buy some nice suits. But, I am wondering if I should avoid the high-end racks that I went to, say, last time I bought sport coats (which is what I wear most days).

It may be a jury trial, but more likely it will be before a judge. But a judge in a butthole urban area. Wearing Canali or Zegna could make me look smarmy. But goooooood.

Argh. What to do? Suits are a tool of the trade -- so shouldn't I get the tool that works best?

David Boies dresses in navy blue suits purchased at Sears. At least he did when he was at Cravath. There was a reason for that and it's not because he was cheap.

[Snidely Condescending]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
You don't really mean this. Think about what would happen to this board if anybody took your advice. Condescending tool is our very stock and trade.

Exactly.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Stock what trade?

Is it stock in trade?

This is another one of those things I never get right.

Like spit and image. And zero something game.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by taxwonk
David Boies dresses in navy blue suits purchased at Sears. At least he did when he was at Cravath. There was a reason for that and it's not because he was cheap.

Because his juries were composed of J.C. Penney-clad middle school guidance counselors?

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by taxwonk
I believe the cliche is "preaching to the choir." And I have rarely met a cliche I didn't like.

Some Brits say "preaching to the converted."

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
No, I really meant it. Quite literally. Every word of my every post is quite serious.

Oh.

Well....

I got nothin'.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
I can't sing.

I won't dance. Don't ask me.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Paisley
True as a general point, but you missed the point where he talked about the venue. The jurors need to be able to relate to you. To trust you. If you are all Big City Slick, you may alienate members of the jury. It's a risk.

not to be a "timmy," but Sidd's trial will be in a "butthole urban area," not the country.

[dtb]

Originally posted by taxwonk
David Boies dresses in navy blue suits purchased at Sears. At least he did when he was at Cravath. There was a reason for that and it's not because he was cheap.

Actually, his favorite was a brown one. Positively disgusting.

You should have seen his secretary - what a horror show.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Because his juries were composed of J.C. Penney-clad middle school guidance counselors?

Largely because his juries were filled with New Yorkers who either weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty or were there because they needed the money and the free lunch.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
When was the last time that the other mommies got to determine the outcome of something you'd devoted 5000 hours of your professional life to?

If you wish to be a hard ass and break my balls then go to fucking Brooks Brothers or Paul Stuart and bite the bullet.

Dick.

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
not to be a "timmy," but Sidd's trial will be in a "butthole urban area," not the country.

True. If we have a jury, I might dress like Huggy Bear.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
Some Brits say "preaching to the converted."

Some Brits also refer to their SHED-yewl, and drive Jag-you-ares. You aren't helping her case.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by taxwonk
I won't dance. Don't ask me.

Actual conversation witnessed once in Wildwood, New Jersey:

Greasy-looking male Shore-Dweller to big-haired, gum-chewing female Shore-Dweller

He: You dancin'?

She: You askin'?

He: If you're dancin'. I'm askin'.

She: If you're askin', I'm dancin'.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
Quoting Trading Places is a dying art.

It's best left to the experts.

I recently argued with someone because I said it was the best movie ever. Every line in the movie is so good. Plus Jamie Lee Curtis had a ridiculous rack.



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