I'd prepared a case and old man White said to me, "How did you do?". And, I said, "Did my best". And he said, "You're not paid to do your best. You're paid to win".
James Mason - Ed Concannon

“My job is to represent the interest of the people, make an effort to be objective.”
Campbell Scott - Ethan Thomas

“Guilt or innocence, that's not my job. It's my duty to pick up scum-sucking punks like yourself who are accused of a crime. A jury of twelve really stupid people who are easily swayed by rich, fat-cat, slimy lawyers, who'll do anything but tell the truth, will sit in judgment of you. It's as American as a burrito.”
Richard Crenna - Lieutenant Fergus Falls

“- Diane Lightson: Does he treat all traffic violators this graciously?
- Dennis: Only ones he takes a special interest in, like bankers.”

Demi Moore - Diane Lightson
John Candy - Dennis

“- Mattie Ross: Do you need a good lawyer?
- Ned Pepper: I need a good judge!”
Kim Darby - Mattie Ross
Robert Duvall - Ned Pepper