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When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic-small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
Earlier this year, the ABA Journal asked 12 prominent lawyers who teach film or are connected to the business to choose what they regard as the best movies ever made about lawyers and the law. We’ve collated their various nominees to produce our jury’s top picks.
- My Cousin Vinny. Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio. 114 votes. My Cousin Vinny is a comedic courtroom drama, centering around two New Yorkers wrongfully accused of murder in Alabama.
- A Time to Kill. Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey. 73 votes. In the heart of Mississippi, A Time to Kill unfolds, a legal drama with a backdrop of racial tension.
- A Few Good Men. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 119 votes. Is this one of the best lawyer movies ever made? In A Few Good Men, Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise), a military lawyer, defends two U.S. Marines accused of killing a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay.
- 12 Angry Men. Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley. 86 votes. Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen.
May 31, 2024 · Ranked by movie fans everywhere, this list of movies about attorneys features compelling legal battles, inspiring courtroom drama, and unforgettable characters. The movies on this list showcase exceptional storytelling and acting, making them the cream of the crop in the legal genre.
Apr 19, 2022 · Though ethically compromised lawyers have mostly retreated to the small screen, where shows like Billions and The Good Fight carry on the legal thriller tradition, there's no shortage of great ...
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Mar 12, 2023 · Movies of All Time. From comedies to dramas, this list of fantastic legal movies is sure to keep you entertained for less than $10. Last updated on March 12, 2023. Today’s post is totally for fun – and I hope you have as much fun with it as I had creating it.
Mar 5, 2024 · These films, based on true stories, will fill you with rage at the injustice of it all, cheer the protagonists’ fearlessness, and perhaps inspire you to consider how you make a difference—even apply to law school or, for lawyers, consider a new practice).
