Inspirational Lawyering Advice From Mike Tyson

What does Mike Tyson think is more important than money when it comes to lawyers?

The fact that [my lawyer] wants to win is more important than his finances. Just like a fighter, it’s about the win, not about the pain. You know, when he won, he helped somebody, and that’s more important than the money.

— Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson, describing the qualities he looks for in a lawyer in an interview with David Parnell. Is lawyering really like fighting? Probably not, since we rarely hear of opposing counsel getting an ear bitten off.

(It’s an engrossing interview, but to jump directly to the lawyer discussion, click here.)

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