Cricketing Counsel Gifts

Ex-cricketing lawyer

"Our new associate asks how much of a fee is too much. Do you want to handle this or shall I laugh in his face?"

"Your Honor, we're going to go with the prosecution's spin."

'Of course I'm on the pull - I'm a cricketer.'

"Judgement Day: Division Four"

Alternative fielding positions

The obstetrician doesn't need a close catcher...

Cricket Accidents.

The University Cricket Match - a sketch at Lord's.

"Since you have already been convicted by the media, I imagine we can wrap this up pretty quickly."

'The 'Leviathan Bat,' or many centuried marvel of the modern (cricket) world. (Dr. William Gilbert Grace.)'

"Do you have a good attorney or a bad attorney?"

Boy with bat using toaster to launch bread for him to practise hitting

Remarkable run-ups 1890-1940

"Have you, or any of your acquaintances, ever been described as 'frolicsome'?"

Cricket - The Pride of the Village.

"We're slapping you with a stress suit, pal!"

'Remember last Saturday. . . you were bold that day. No dear, caught.'

'And with this one I scored 138 not out...every one off the edge.'

"Tell us the one about swift justice, Grandpa."

'...I don't like your chances!'

"Gimme a 'D'! Gimme an 'N'! Gimme an 'A'!"

"In closing, I would like to remind the jury that he says he didn't do it."

"The doctor is in court on Tuesdays and Wednesdays."

"This is my client's videotaped deposition—please be considerate and rewind after viewing."

"Well, heck! If all you smart cookies agree, who am I to dissent?"

The Harper Plays Cricket.

'He hasn't played a game yet, but there are people who have started whinging about him already.'

'...and watch out for his 'flipper'!'

"The ignorance of the lawyer is no excuse."

'To talk to men at their own level you have to talk a load of balls.'

"Better that a hundred guilty men go free than one innocent man be convicted, right?"

Cricket widow's revenge 2

'You can't beat the excitement of a new county season.'

Portrait of a Serial Attorney.