Justice (2006)

Tom Nicholson: People think that jurors can be manipulated by the lawyers... TV. You know what? They can be.

Tom Nicholson: The jury will not like it. Ron Trott: Here's what the jury doesn't like: Kevin. And it's because of the DA's reenactment. That thing was a blood bath. It made me want to convict him myself.

(after practicing in front of a mock jury) Alden Tuller: We tried our case using the accident theory six times. Ron Trott: Yeah, and so? Alden Tuller: O-for-six. We lost every time. Tom Nicholson: That's okay. I only gotta win once with a real jury... Right?

Ron Trott: Does he look like an Hispanic woman? Kevin O'Neil: What? Tom Nicholson: (explaining) Picking a jury is kinda politically incorrect.

Suzanne Fulcrum: Today our guest is Ron Trott, founder of the defense firm TNT&G, an all-star line-up of top trial lawyers and pretty good-sized egos. Right, Ron? Ron Trott: Trial lawyers, TV hosts, we all got big egos. Right, Suzanne? Suzanne Fulcrum: (smiling) Not as big as yours, Ron.

Ron Trott: How could you not know [Caitlin] was banging another guy, Tom? Tom Nicholson: Kevin didn't tell me. Maybe he didn't know. Ron Trott: Didn't know? Your wife's banging another guy, you know. Trust me.

Ron Trott: You gave, "no comment" to The New York Times? Tom Nicholson: I'd rather spend my time trying cases than hanging out with reporters.

Luther Graves: Be careful. Don't miss anything, because if you miss anything, it could cost our client everything.

Tom Nicholson: Hey, I'm not afraid to go with accident if it's the truth. Luther Graves: 'Accident' is what my daughter says when she gets caught hitting my son, "Sorry, daddy, that was an accident."

Ron Trott: As for the press... your neighbors, talk to no one, trust no one. Assume they all want to sell your story to the tabloids, or the D.A., because they do.

Kevin O'Neil: I can't go back to jail. Okay. I can't. They're animals in there. I never appreciated being free before. Ron Trott: You're not free. Your jail has just gotten bigger.

Ron Trott: (to Kevin) Look. You're the defendant in a high-profile murder case. We don't get to trial for months, which means you're going to be under a microscope and analyzed 24 hours a day until then. You know why? Entertainment. Right now your guilt or innocence is determined by a 60-second video bite on CNN.

Ron Trott: Kevin O'Neil is 100% innocent. Listen to me. Not 'not' guilty. Innocent!

Ron Trott: (to the press) I'm outraged and disgusted that the DA continues to persecute my client. Trials are supposed to be conducted in courtrooms before juries. This is trial by TV.

Kevin O'Neil: What if the police see us? Tom Nicholson: They better not. The minute you go over that wall, they're going to say you're a fugitive. Look, don't worry about it. You're only a fugitive if we don't turn you in.

Luther Graves: (discussing Kevin with Tom and Ron) I'm not saying run him to Mexico. I'm saying surrender him to face the charges. Tom Nicholson: Yeah, they see us and this becomes a high-speed chase prime time. We will not get a fair jury. Ron Trott: So don't drive fast.

Tom Nicholson: (to Kevin) It's Friday. They arrest you now, they can hold you all weekend without bail. Ron Trott: Monday. After you spend two nights in jail and you look like crap, they perp-walk you into court. Nothing says 'guilty' to potential jurors like a mugshot and an orange jumpsuit.

Kevin O'Neil: (about Suzanne) She keeps saying I did it like it's true. Why is she doing that? Ron Trott: Because it's her act. It's what gets her ratings and you're a great news hook, Kevin.

(Suzanne Fulcrum is talking about Kevin O'Neil on TV) Ron Trott: That's right, sweetheart. Keep it up. The meter's running. We're suing you for defamation now.