[Iron Eagle]

Okay -- just be picky this morning -- but this is not a small issue.

The use of the phrase "trial lawyer" is NOT synonymous with "Plaintiff's trial lawyer" or "Plaintiff's Lawyer."

Every civil trial has at least two sets of lawyers, the Plaintiff's counsel and the defendant's counsel. Both sets are trial lawyers. Every case mass tort, ambulance chasing bs case about which many folks here complain, have trial lawyers on the other side DEFENDING the case.

As a trial lawyer, who represents fortune 500 companies, I will be delighted to see the President reelected. In fact, many of my trial lawyer colleagues working in the Defense bar will be very happy to see President Bush reelected. Tort reform helps us, and it helps our clients.

[EggsAckley]

Thank you for clarifying that point. I knew it needed to be said, but couldn't express as expertly as you.

[joesbucks]

Tort reform helps us, and it helps our clients.

I will agree with tort reform the moment both sides agree to represent facts rather than attempt juror emotion and manipulation.