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. Joe Jamail companyflygolden share on social
I didn't know who she was, but I knew she was hungry, so I started handing out $100 bills and called the office and told them to bring me a bunch more. Then I had my cousin's store deliver a bunch of smoked ham and turkeys. I mean, these people are hungry and living under a bridge. Joe Jamail billbridgebring share on social
I don't think the trial practice is dead. But it is very ill. There are some days you could throw a hand grenade down the hall of the Harris County Courthouse and not hit anybody. Joe Jamail countycourthouseday Change image and share on social
I love the system. Let me tell you why. People love it... The people, by and large, have great respect for our law and our system... Why do you think they go to that courthouse instead of killing each other in the streets, taking the law into their own hands? Joe Jamail courthousegreathand share on social
The Depression did more to me than being a little Lebanese kid did. Joe Jamail depressionkidlebanese Change image and share on social
By not trying the small cases, the lawyers don't get the courtroom experience. So when the huge, bet-the-company cases come along, there are only a handful of trial lawyers who can handle it. That's why these big corporations still call us old-timers every day. Joe Jamail betbigcall share on social
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. Joe Jamail acceptachievementacknowledgement share on social
We've got some well-run corporations by some well-intended people who do it right. Joe Jamail corporationhaveintend Change image and share on social
I didn't do too well until my second year, when I realized that there were no right or wrong answers and that my professors were interested only in how well I could develop an argument. Joe Jamail answerargumentdevelop Change image and share on social
