Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Roman J. Israel, Esq.: What do you have on number 32? Langston Bailey? Melina Nassour: [reads the Bailey's file] This says William Jackson's his lawyer. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Well, Mr. Jackson had a heart attack this morning. I'm Roman Israel, his partner. Melina Nassour: I didn't know Jackson had a partner. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Well, I don't have the, uh, patience for the butchery that occurs here. Mr. Jackson does. Melina Nassour: You want a continuance? Roman J. Israel, Esq.: hat bail you offering? Melina Nassour: No bail, and he pleas to count one. I'll tell the judge and request a minimum five years. He's facing 15 at trial. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: For a 17-year-old breaking and entering? Hell, why don't we just get it over with and shoot him? Melina Nassour: That's the offer. Do what you gotta do. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Offer doesn't really, I mean... He's not taking top plea. I can tell you that. You're already overcharging him. L-Let's talk about mitigating circumstances. Mel

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George Pierce: Roman, Roman! Jesus, I heard about what you did in the kitchen. Salinas is our number two. And not only that, while you were schooling Sanchez in a crowded elevator... Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Hey, the man doesn't understand character evidence. George Pierce: You'll find a quiet corner. I sent you an e-mail today to come to my office. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: I'm sorry, when people send e-mail, they seem to think it goes straight to your brain. George Pierce: You better take what I'm saying seriously, because I'm being very sincere with you. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: I think you knew what you were getting when you brought me in, George. George Pierce: I thought you were functional. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: I think you brought me in to put your feet to the fire 'cause you're tired of treating low-income clients like dollar signs, and maybe because you remember what it feels like to actually care. That's what I think, George. George Pierce: Hell no, I hired you to make a buck. Whic

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