His father wanted him to be a priest but instead he pursued a legal career to get involved in politics & government. He became disenchanted with politics & continued to defend civil claims for personal injury and property damage, specializing in the defense of asbestos personal injury claims. He tried over 100 cases and took thousands of depositions where he encountered people from all walks of life. These encounters are humorous & heart warming & provide an insightful view of what modern day litigation is all about.