Who is the best trial lawyer of all time?

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Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow was born in the small town of Farmdale, Ohio, on April 18, 1857, the fifth son of Amirus and Emily Darrow (née Eddy), but grew up in nearby Kinsman, Ohio. Both the Darrow and Eddy families had deep roots in colonial New England, and several of Darrow's ancestors served in the American Revolution.
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is considered one of the greatest trial lawyers in American history. While he was one of the first to raise the national alarm over consumer safety issues, Darrow actually got his start in law representing large corporations.

Who is considered the greatest lawyer of all time?

Abraham Lincoln (aka Honest Abe)

Amongst one of the greatest lawyers of all time, Abraham Lincoln can easily be counted as one of the most famous.

What lawyer has won the most cases?

Gerald Leonard Spence (born January 8, 1929) is a semi-retired American trial lawyer. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Spence has never lost a criminal case either as a prosecutor or a defense attorney, and has not lost a civil case since 1969.

What lawyer has lost the most cases?

BANGKOK — During his decades as a lawyer in Myanmar, U Khin Maung Zaw has lost nearly all of his cases. It is a record that fills him with pride.

Who is considered the father of law?

Thanks to his work On the law of war and peace Grotius is considered to be the founding father of modern international law.

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  4. Listen to Your Advisers. ...
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