O.K., the practice of law can use a sense of humor from time to time. It makes the daily pressures easier to handle. And, it can help us to connect with jurors and to persuade insurance adjusters in negotiations.
The interesting thing about this funny film is that it gets so many aspects of trial practice right!. Interviewing and cross examining witnesses , dealing with opposing counsel, the little details in the Judges' chambers.
Of course, we would never walk into a courtroom in a leather jacket or in a waiter's maroon suit with a bowtie. There are only so many similarities between Joe Pesci and our Atlanta, Georgia law firm.
My Cousin Vinny
May 17, 2011
