Joe Jamail
Joe Jamail
Joseph Dahr Jamail, Jr.was an American attorney and billionaire. The wealthiest practicing attorney in America, he was frequently referred to as the "King of Torts"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth19 October 1925
CountryUnited States of America
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The trick is to learn to contain one's ego, not conceal it.
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The Depression did more to me than being a little Lebanese kid did.
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I think the average American has forgotten the great feel for liberty and accountability that the framers of the Constitution believed.
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If you are not emotionally involved, your client is not getting your best effort.
For me, being a lawyer means to help those in need.
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For every dollar we have given to athletics, we have given about 27 to higher education or medical research.
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It's not a bad thing fighting for equality and helping the poor. It's not a bad thing to have on your professional tombstone: 'He believed in equality and he helped the poor.'
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The feeling of being accepted and acknowledgement and recognition and fame - I'm vain like everybody else. The feeling of achievement that I've helped the poor or somebody in need far outweighs the money.
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I don't want corporate America to think they can continue their duplicitous double-dealing.
What did I know about lawyering? I just thought it was another way to stay in Austin for another three years.
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I think I'm doing some good. Obviously, I don't need any more money.
Do you know what the root of mediation is? Mediocrity!