Winston & Damman MAY 2018

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Fictional Lawyers You DON’T Want in the Courtroom

We know we can’t believe everything we see in the movies or on TV. There are countless examples of Hollywood writers getting simple details totally wrong. Some of the worst offenders are fictional lawyers. In many cases, the TV lawyer who wins every case would be a total mess in a real courtroom. Here are just a few of the best-worst fictional lawyers you could hire. Saul Goodman (“Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”) Fans of the hit TV series “Breaking Bad” and its spinoff show “Better Call Saul” are very familiar with sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman. Described as a real “criminal lawyer,” Goodman will do anything to help his clients — and in this case, that’s not a good thing. He’s laundered money, hired hitmen, and committed countless acts of fraud, which means, if you hired him, you could end up with a lawyer who’s arrested on the day of your trial. You wouldn’t want Goodman on your legal team any more than you’d want Walter White teaching your kids. Fletcher Reede (“Liar Liar”) In the movie “Liar Liar,” attorney Fletcher Reede wins a big divorce case when he reveals his client, Samantha Cole, was only 17 when she got married and signed her prenup. Since minors can’t enter legal contracts, Fletcher argues Cole’s prenup was void. In a real courtroom,

the opposing lawyer would have pointed out that the prenup wasn’t void, but “voidable.” There’s a big difference. A voidable contract can be valid if the minor becomes an adult and lets a “reasonable amount of time” pass. After 15 years of marriage, Cole ratified the once voidable prenup. This is a rookie mistake for Reede to make. Matthew Murdock (“Daredevil”) On the surface, Matthew Murdock seems like the perfect lawyer. He’s smart, compassionate, and willing to work for pies to help those in need. Unfortunately, he’s also the vigilante Daredevil, and his after-hours superhero work often hinders his abilities in the courtroom. On the Netflix series “Daredevil,” Murdock is tasked with defending Frank Castle, the gun-toting Punisher. After a night fighting crime as Daredevil, Murdock shows up to court late and unprepared. His biased questioning causes Castle to sabotage his own case, and due to his reckless behavior, Murdock fails in his duty to his legal partner, Foggy Nelson. While real-life lawyers aren’t superheroes or TV stars, most of them are far more skilled in their craft, and you can count on them to be thorough and give your case the respect it deserves.

Grilled Skirt Steak With Asparagus

Asparagus and steak is a classic pairing. Skirt steak packs a ton of flavor without the high price point of other cuts, and this is the best time of year to buy asparagus. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get grilling!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1 pound asparagus DIRECTIONS 1. Heat grill to high. Season

• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper • Salt and pepper to taste • Grated pecorino Romano cheese

side, depending on desired doneness. Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on asparagus. Serve alongside steak.

room-temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions and grill for 3–5 minutes per

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