21.   But local lawyers say the brisk pace of his courtroom was most likely a factor as well.

22.   Charles Gibson, a local lawyer representing Rallo, said the charges were without merit.

23.   Dudley C. Phillips, a local lawyer who was among the most vociferous objectors to the former proposal, had rallied substantial support for the referendum.

24.   Ellis has heard the complaints from local criminal lawyers but said he is not interested in micromanaging the steps taken to meet the terms of the law.

25.   George E. Lewis II, a prominent local lawyer and scion of one of the oldest families in town, says that sense of inward isolation is nothing new.

26.   He assisted local lawyers in gathering evidence to challenge arbitrary and racially discriminatory actions by election officials.

27.   He is indigent and was appointed a local lawyer by the court.

28.   He was a local lawyer, state representative and judge.

29.   His father is a well-known local lawyer.

30.   In addition, Singapore prohibits foreign firms from merging with local entities or hiring local lawyers to practice Singapore law.