October 19, 1925 december 23, 2015 was an american attorney. Free legal advice clinic for veterans goes to the dogs. Taking a deposition can be exhilarating when youre able to get past the witnesss defenses and layers of preparation or extremely frustrating if the witness is a skillful evader or if opposing counsel obstructs. He was honored by the texas bar association as a recipient of the outstanding fifty year lawyer award for the year 2003. Joseph jamail, iii, who practices law in houston, texas, was selected to super lawyers for 2004 20. Jun 27, 2007 roger stone video deposition in corsi klayman defamation suits, day 1 part 2 of 3 full video 2020 duration. In the eighties, joe represented a 16yearold girl who flipped over in a honda threewheeler, leaving her paralyzed. This video, which features the vocal stylings of joseph d. Hansen grabbed a random deposition, which turned out to be his crossexamination of an. Paramount was represented in the matter by attorney peter thomas. The king of torts, as hes sometimes called, is still taking cases. Thomas representing the paramount defendants, continually interrupted the questioning, engaged in colloquies and objections which sometimes suggested answers to questions, and constantly pressed the questioner for time throughout the.
Joe jamail, legendary texas attorney, dead at age 90. He was admitted to the bar to practice law in 1952 and received his degree in 1953. A deposition for the ages it will be tough for a new series of legal transcript dramatizations to top a classic deposition moment featuring joe jamail and edward carstarphen. Joe jamail, flamboyant texas lawyer who won billions for. Guidestar connects donors and grantmakers to nonprofit organizations. Quotations by joe jamail, american businessman, born october 19, 1925. Joe jamail settled into his chair at home to map out his closing argument for the next morning. Christine hurt over at conglomerate points to this william childs providedvideo of an expert witness deposition that provides a glimpse into the wellknown at least in houston legal circles combative style of famed houston plaintiffs lawyer, joe jamail this clip is a good example of why i require two video cameras during important depositions, one to videotape the deponent and the other. One of the best known comes from a texas deposition involving attorneys joe jamail, representing the plaintiffs, and edward carstarphen. Delaware state court decision quoting the renowned joe jamail telling opposing counsel during a deposition. The lawyer who won the biggest lawsuit in history, pennzoil vs. Hugh liedtke, whom he represented at the deposition in paramount communications, inc.
Controlling attorneyclient consultations during depositions. Jamail, iii is an attorney providing legal services covering antitrust litigation and business litigation. The following exchange demonstrates both the coaching of the witness and the rambo. Dec 23, 2015 attorney and longhorn philanthropist joe jamail, ba 50, jd 53, life member, distinguished alumnus, died wednesday at age 90. Jamail was one of five children born to joseph and marie jamail. The first time i ever laid eyes on joe jamail was during a deposition of an eighteenwheeler driver in houston, says ferguson. Apr 07, 2006 joe jamail is a famous texas lawyer, who has won some big cases and collected some giant fees. Dec 23, 2015 joe jamail, second from left, cracked up the audience at a roast for former lt. Legendary billionaire lawyers treasures hit an estate. Attorney jamail s fond use of expletives during depositions has been noted in other cases. The wealthiest practicing attorney in america, he was frequently referred to as the king of torts. Joe jamail gained much of his notoriety when he won the largest court judgment in. Deposition of thomas edwin woodhouse, 1984, april 5.
How joe jamail conducts a deposition dignity of the profession dept this youtube video of the famed texas lawyer and ut benefactor in action is making the rounds warning. Storied lawyer and philanthropist joe jamail addresses. Joe jamail is a famous texas lawyer, who has won some big cases and collected some giant fees. In this post, well cover a few of our favorite techniques for taking depositions. Its discussed by brainwidth, froomkin, childs, hurt, kirkendall, caron, metafilter, etc. Joe jamail delivers 2011 commencement address not even past. Johnston began to ask liedtke some questions about a document, and the following occurred. This week, the slowmotion trainwreck that is mack browns eventual firing implicated joe jamail. Dec, 20 because your life is awful and joe jamails life is phenomenal. When you finish reading from a deposition the other side may then read whatever they wish from the deposition as well. Robert lee jamail, randall hage jamail and joseph d. On may 20, 2011, the ut department of history was pleased to welcome one of our most illustrious graduates to deliver this years commencement address. Someone posted to youtube a short video of a particularly horrific deposition excerpt, captioned joe jamail and takes a deposition defended by edward carstarphen. Jamail is a litigator in houston, texas, who won national recognition for.
Jamail, has been going around listservs and blogs today. His father was a grocer and established the famous jamail grocery stores. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. He eventualy died on december 23, 2015, in houston, texas. Now students can learn more so they dont have to sue over being. In a deposition taken from paul di portanova, an italian baron involved in a trust fight against his exwifes family in houston, jamail started by establishing that the baron was the father of. During the deposition of its japanese designer, joe quickly grew tired of the tedious translations and, skeptical that he needed a translator, snapped. Texaco, major success in the courtroom over a nearly 60year career as a. Certified goon judge joe brown gets cussed the hell out. In recognition of ut law school alumnus and benefactor joe jamail, the university named the football playing field joe jamail field. Dont let your adversary establish your level of professionalism we must always be mindful that the practice of law is a profession. Barcalounger with a bound deposition in one hand and. Actually, watch the whole thing, it nearly leads to a fight.
Jamail did not make a formal appearance in the delaware proceeding but 5. Jamail, a colorful person who used colorful language, left us with gems like the following. On may 29, 2008, the lee and joe jamail skatepark opened near downtown houston. Joe jamail s commencement speech pdf, 119k banner caption. The federal rules of civil procedure the federal rules do little to. Joe jamail used to say, speak in your courtroom voice. Or look up the texas federal case where, during a deposition, defense counsel called plaintiffs counsel an idiot, an ass. Prolific university of texas donor joe jamail, who died wednesday at 90, was known outside the forty acres as a fiery attorney with a flamboyant manner. Deposition guidelines are both helpful, and yet somewhat inconsistent, in defining what is meant by reasonable written notice to be given for a deposition under federal rule 30b. In april 2006, a particularly sharp exchange, titled joe jamail takes a deposition defended by edward. The best result we found for your search is joseph dahe jamail iii age 60s in houston, tx in the inner loop neighborhood. It had previously and somewhat famously addressed joe jamails conduct at a depositionin that case too, even though it wasnt relevant to the issues appealed in the case. Rambo depositions scholarly commons at hofstra law.
Rules of deposition conduct are not to be overlooked detroit legal. Remembering texas lawyer and benefactor joe jamail burnt. Lawyer joe jamail took the deposition of an expert witness, texas style. In april 2006, a particularly sharp exchange, titled joe jamail takes a deposition defended by edward carstarphen. October 19, 1925 december 23, 2015 was an american attorney and billionaire. Texas deposition jamail, tucker, and carstarphen youtube. Dont joe me, asshole, and, you could gag a maggot off a meat wagon. The houston chronicle has more on joe jamail s defeat of john oquinn in the expenseethics battle earlier detailed in this space jul. Liedtke was personally represented in the deposition by attorney joseph jamail. But he won that case and so many others by humanizing concepts as nominally intimidating as tortious interference with contractual relations and reminding businessfolks that.
Jan 16, 2007 lee hage jamail, a prominent houston philanthropist and major supporter of education, health care and art, died at home monday from complications that resulted after a battle with lung cancer. Joe jamail blows kiss to the audience after receiving a standing ovation for his speech story and photos of crenshaws, honors program students, professor miller with carmichael by m. Stadium capacity reduced by 2,297 seats, bringing capacity to 75,512. Contents from lee and joe jamail s river oaks mansion will be offered to the public by judy robinson estate sales. Dec 24, 2015 joe jamail, a celebrated texas lawyer who had flunked civil negligence in law school and barely passed the bar exam but went on to dazzle his profession by winning gargantuan judgments. Moore banner photo of joe jamail and chair tully, graduate students, jamail with profs. Lee hage jamail, a prominent houston philanthropist and major supporter of education, health care and art, died at home monday from complications that resulted after a battle with lung cancer. The largerthanlife trial attorney and university of texas graduate was known for his outsized personality, profanitylaced outbursts, brilliant oneliners. Lee hage jamail, 76, philanthropist houston chronicle. Jacques,14 a legal malpractice case, the defendant attorney refused to answer questions and verbally abused plaintiffs counsel, calling him an idiot,15 an ass,16 and a slimy sonofa bitch,17 suggesting finally that he ought to be punched in the goddamn nose. Several of the experts quoted seem at pains to minimize the seriousness of oquinns ethical lapse, but theres a good quote at the end from dallas legalmalpractice lawyer randy johnston. The federal rules of civil procedure the federal rules do little to clarify this issue.
Joe jamail, a houston trial lawyer known for outsized courtroom success, outsized use of profanity and outsized devotion to his alma mater, the university of texas, died wednesday at. Select this result to view joseph dahe jamail iiis phone number, address, and more. His wife, lee hage jamail, died at the age of 76 in 2007. Joe walked in twenty minutes late, sat down between the. At the hearing before the magistrate, will you continue to unleash a torrent of nasty. Note that the man in the video is the witness, not joe jamail. The case was a highly complicated business dispute between two of. Other examples of egregious deposition conduct are not hard to find. I for one am quite willing to overlook any personal flaws or quirks among such great colleagues, in favor of learning the wisdom of their experience and trememdous success. Roger stone video deposition in corsi klayman defamation suits, day 1 part 2 of 3 full video 2020 duration. Joe jamail is one fine example of a great trial lawyer whose enormous success almost speaks for itself. The court included its admonition of jamail in an addendum to its opinion as a lesson for the futurea lesson of conduct not to be tolerated or repeated. Working to reform marijuana laws the national organization for the reform of marijuana laws. And at 89, joe jamail can still command a courtroom, mother%.
Introduction when people think of texas and civility, the first thing that may come to mind might be the infamous youtube clip titled texas style deposition. Jamail in an addendum to its opinion as a lesson for the futurea lesson of conduct not to be tolerated or repeated. The record of the deposition as a whole ja 59166054 demonstrates that, not only mr. Potentially, the court reporter, the deponent, the party paying for the deposition, the attorney taking the deposition, and the court have ownership interests in the deposition. Joseph jamail phone, address, background info whitepages.
Highlights include the quote about incipient verbal diarrhea, joe calling one of the attorneys fat boy, and the deponent asking are you threatening to fight. Im going to shut it down if you dont go to your next question. Joe jamil was born on october 19, 1925, in houston, texas. Five godawful youtube video depositions bitter empire. Renowned trial lawyer and generous ut supporter, joe jamail jd 1953, ba history, 1950, treated graduates and their families to his thoughts on the ways that studying history at ut made him the lawyer he became. Or look up the texas federal case where, during a deposition, defense counsel called plaintiffs counsel an. Joe jamail, a celebrated texas lawyer who had flunked civil negligence in law school and barely passed the bar exam but went on to dazzle his profession by winning gargantuan judgments. It had previously and somewhat famously addressed joe jamail s conduct at a deposition in that case too, even though it wasnt relevant to the issues appealed in the case. Jan 19, 2017 the houston chronicle has more on joe jamails defeat of john oquinn in the expenseethics battle earlier detailed in this space jul.
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