I used to watch him practice. It was a sort of Jimmy Stewart style. Denis was a very soft-spoken, self-effacing, read more

I used to watch him practice. It was a sort of Jimmy Stewart style. Denis was a very soft-spoken, self-effacing, overly modest person who left many flashier lawyers in his wake as he persuaded judges and juries alike that what he said could be trusted and should carry the day.

I knew that if I ever got here and got an opportunity, that I would be able to stick around read more

I knew that if I ever got here and got an opportunity, that I would be able to stick around and make an impression. It's nice for that to happen here.

In talking to the guys elected, several of them were emotional about it. Many of them said this would probably read more

In talking to the guys elected, several of them were emotional about it. Many of them said this would probably be the highest honor they would achieve in their careers.

We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves.

We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves.

It was an important meeting. It was very important to have it, but we still have a lot more work read more

It was an important meeting. It was very important to have it, but we still have a lot more work to do,

Everything else has gone OK, but the salaries are the sticking point.

Everything else has gone OK, but the salaries are the sticking point.

I am extremely proud of the way our staff handled the incident but I am upset it happened. Victim support read more

I am extremely proud of the way our staff handled the incident but I am upset it happened. Victim support were involved and the police were wonderful.

I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our read more

I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our list of horses we thought were possible or probable seemed to be shrinking a bit. But when we got the last round of major preps, the list started growing again -- even though two horses (Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron) you'd regard as the favorites scored emphatic victories.

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few read more

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few weeks. But there is an ongoing tug-of-war between 'we've come too far too fast,' and 'the economic recovery is strong' and you're seeing that played out on a day-to-day basis.