Fictional Lawyer Madness: The Sweet Sixteen, Part One

We know that you like March Madness, but what about Fictional Lawyers Madness? Voting closes on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at 11:59 p.m., so read on to vote for your favorite character unless you want your bracket to be ruined.

By Elie Mystal on June 21, 2011 5:55 pm

2) Alan Shore (James Spader; Boston Legal)

3) Arnie Becker (Corbin Bernsen; L.A. Law)

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That’s right, more Boston Legal! At least this time with the pumping heart of the show.

But let me let you in a little secret about this match-up: folks, it’s the same person. Einhorn is Finkle, Finkle is Einhorn. These are the same guys separated by a decade of television history. Smart, ethically questionable attorneys who don’t ever fully commit to the dark side.

And remember, both of these characters were created by David E. Kelley, who must have thought lawyers were cooler than firemen when he was growing up or something.

So who do you like better — the original, or the modern update? It almost doesn’t matter; either way, David E. Kelley wins.