51.   In the fight against the tobacco industry, private lawyers have assumed a role of extraordinary influence, extending well beyond their representation of the states in court.

52.   Increased pro bono work by private lawyers, though welcome, is not a realistic way to fill the gap.

53.   It is impossible to know how many work-related language discrimination cases are in litigation, because most complaints are handled by private lawyers.

54.   Morales also hired five private lawyers to bear the costs of the litigation up front and represent the state against the tobacco industry.

55.   More than most big cities, New York relies on private lawyers to defend the poor in homicide cases.

56.   More than most big cities, New York relies on private lawyers to represent defendants who cannot afford to hire their own.

57.   Mrs. Clinton was representing Madison as a private lawyer.

58.   Nearly four decades later, private lawyers handle about one-third of all criminal cases.

59.   New York should consider providing counsel or urging private lawyers to serve pro bono.

60.   Nixon did not have a private lawyer or need a legal defense fund.