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I studied law in Montgomery and was later elected to the Alabama State Legislature. I am a widower, and I reside in Maycomb with my two children, Jem and Scout, and our maid, Calpurnia.

Comments

Posted by AtticusFinch in "Do Lawyers Need an Image Makeover?" Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:51 PM

Thanks for the shout-out, Rita!

Posted by AtticusFinch in "Breaking: Attorney General Mukasey Collapses at Federalist Society Dinner" Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:07 PM

For those who wailed about Cravath, this provides some needed perspective.

Posted by AtticusFinch in "Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Taken Into Custody By ~~BOA~~ Feds" Tuesday, December 9, 2008 5:43 PM

The love of money is the root of at least most evil.

Posted by AtticusFinch in "The UVA Libel Show: UVA Law Sends Us Hot Bodies " Thursday, April 2, 2009 10:41 AM

I'm a partner at a V5 firm. Even though we are planning massive layoffs, I will do my best to ensure that no UVA graduates are let go because I liked this video that much.

Posted by AtticusFinch in "The UVA Libel Show: UVA Law Sends Us Hot Bodies " Thursday, April 2, 2009 5:38 PM

Naturally, my earlier comment was meant as satire, the purpose of which was to expose the irrationality of making broad judgment about a school or its graduates based on a skit produced by only a few.

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