You had to have a unanimous jury verdict, and one percent of contributory negligence barred all recovery. It was so satisfying to realize I could do it. And I'll tell you what motivated me: competitiveness. I was betting on me. That's what a contingent-fee lawyer does. Joe Jamail barbetcompetitiveness 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
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
The Depression did more to me than being a little Lebanese kid did. Joe Jamail depressionkidlebanese Change image and share on social
I think I'm doing some good. Obviously, I don't need any more money. Joe Jamail goodmoney Change image and share on social
I was taught that a lawyer was supposed to be a custodian of the community's legal and ethical sense. Joe Jamail communitycustodianethical Change image and 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
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. Joe Jamail collegefederalgovernment Change image and share on social
I sent people to the penitentiary as fast as I could, never thinking about whether they deserved it. Joe Jamail deservefastpenitentiary Change image and share on social
