L.A. Law (TV Series)

Spanky and the Art Gang (1993)

Lisa Zane: Melina Paros

Quotes 

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Times a wasting, colleagues.

  [Douglas open the time on his pocket watch] 

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : There's much to be discussed. Let's get started. First up, People vs. Emory Lewis and Gary Stubbs

  Ann Kelsey : I'm assisting Tommy Mullaney in prosecuting Stuart's attackers.

  [Stuart finds out what happened] 

  Stuart Markowitz : What? What's going on here?

  Gwen Taylor : [laughing]  Why is this table so sticky?

  Leland McKenzie : Something seems to have affected this finish.

  Jonathan Rollins : Real bargain on the cleaning crew, Douglas.

  Melina Paros : Holy cow.

  [Sticky] 

  Daniel Morales : What a mess.

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : City of Santa Monica joined by the NAACP as amicus vs. Alan Ajamian.

  Jonathan Rollins : Judge Wishburn-- Is hearing the city's emergency application to remove a statue of Martin Luther King from Mr. Ajamian's building.

  Stuart Markowitz : Yeah, I saw a picture of that statue. It was, uh, a little too reminiscent of a lawn jockey for my taste. Why are you defending him?

  Jonathan Rollins : The right to expression should be at the heart of any free society.

  Melina Paros : Wait, so you don't think he's perpetuating a racist stereotype?

  Jonathan Rollins : I find the statue offensive.

  Ann Kelsey : You won't feel like a token black defending...

  Leland McKenzie : I-- I have to interrupt. Alan Ajamian is a long time client. When this controversy arose, Jonathan approached me about this case feeling strongly that he was the only attorney at this for who could walk into court and bot to be called racist.

  Ann Kelsey : I wouldn't have any problem...

  Leland McKenzie : Now, now, now. I admire Jonathan's ability to put aside all personal conflicts in pursuit of the greater good.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : If no one has anything to add, this meeting's adjourned.

  [His pocket watch is stuck on the table] 

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : This table is finished.

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : [sighs]  Tempus fugit, pressing ahead. I'm afraid to ask. People vs. Claudia Van Rault, AKA Mistress Xenia.

  Daniel Morales : My client is facing a rap for involuntary manslaughter in the wrongful death of Eric Schuller.

  Melina Paros : I thought Ben Flicker was charged with that crime?

  Arnie Becker : Had been until the police investigation revealed that Schuller actually died during a BND session.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : McKenzie Brackman defending a bondage and discipline dominatrix? Not while I'm drawing breath.

  Arnie Becker : Douglas, no one is more aware than yours truly that image is everything, but this case and its ramifications could affect our firm. Ben Flicker, World Wide Studios.

  Daniel Morales : I've been with this every step of the way as lead counsel.

  Leland McKenzie : [Muttering]  Son of a... Move along, Douglas.