1.   Among industry lawyers, Neukom is known as a smart and aggressive advocate who has played a pivotal role in the phenomenal success of the company.

2.   And industry lawyers quickly vowed on Thursday to attack the credibility of Liggett officials if they ever testified.

3.   And one industry lawyer said new documents suggesting deceptive activity by tobacco companies would not produce revelations but would only reinforce existing public opinion.

4.   And while industry lawyers said they were confident that a higher Florida court would dissolve the class-action cases on procedural grounds, other experts are not sure.

5.   At times, the research underwritten by industry lawyers bordered on the absurd.

6.   Auto industry lawyers believe that it sends a message.

7.   Auto industry lawyers say the air bags were not defective and that many factors are considered before settling, including the cost of litigation.

8.   A broadcast industry lawyer who has followed the congressional debates said the broadcasters were pushing on an open door in the House.

9.   A deal with United or American would also be expected to raise antitrust concerns, industry lawyers said Monday.

10.   But Benner, the industry lawyer, said tanker owners want to be environmentally responsible but are entitled to a uniform set of rules.