81.   But while other states have succeeded in enacting changes in recent years, the trial lawyers and business leaders in Alabama remain deadlocked.

82.   But trial lawyers and consumer advocates fear the Legislature may go too far and unfairly restrict access to the courts.

83.   But trial lawyers and consumer groups respond that it will hurt the small neighborhood store or home computer user who will have no recourse when their system fails.

84.   But trial lawyers generally view the Simpson case as one of missed opportunities.

85.   But trial lawyers often say such an attack on the main opposition witness can be an advantage even if it is not thoroughly persuasive.

86.   By contrast, Gephardt cannot compromise and still hold onto core Democratic constituencies like labor, seniors, and trial lawyers.

87.   Charging company owners with murder is rare but not unprecedented, according to veteran trial lawyers.

88.   Chin was unflappable as a trial lawyer, said Matt Graham, a partner at the firm who worked with Chin for four years.

89.   Clinton has also attended several fund-raisers in recent months at the homes of trial lawyers.