Word: lawyer
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...legal profession in America, said Mr. Brandeis, has always afforded abundant opportunities for usefulness. Formerly the lawyer of ability was invaria- bly a great political and administrative power in the state; in our own day he is an equally important factor in industrial and financial affairs...
...lawyer is well fitted for his important role by the training he is forced to undergo. For, after receiving an academic education from books, he develops his practical ability in the exercise of his profession. By the training of speedy and accurate judgment he adapts himself to the position of adviser...
...often necessary for him to think and act quickly in the court room, alertness is the primary requisite of the advocate. Concentration, judgement and tact are also essential characteristics. But an office lawyer's work requires a rather different make up--clear headedness, patience, solidity of judgement, together with the courage to advise clients rightly and to assume the responsibility for so doing. The business lawyers "are really a cog in the wheel of the business machine." With tact, judgement and the other requisites of a successful business man or lawyer, one of this class should combine insight...
After a careful consideration of the requisites of a capable lawyer, a young man who has decided to enter the profession should consider his own equipment. The court lawyer ought to possess a thorough working knowledge of the law as a foundation, and this should be supplemented by a mastery of the art of speaking. He should not attempt to be an orator, but should make clear statements in accurate English. The office lawyer must be able to write clearly and succinctly, otherwise he will be a failure. Above all, every lawyer should be a cultured gentleman with a strong...
...Milburn has been a member of the law firm of Rogers, Locke & Milburn since 1883 and is well known as an able lawyer. In 1901 he was president of the Pan-American Exposition...