Famous Lawyers

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1. F Lee Bailey's claim to fame (prior to O.J. Simpson) involved which defendant? Alice Crimmins Caryl Chessman Carl Coppolino Sam Sheppard

2. Oliver Wendell Holmes is best known as the author of what work? 'The Yankee From Olympus' 'The Common Law' 'Commentaries' 'My Life In Court'

3. Which Supreme Court Justice is known for his comment on pornography: 'I can't define it, but I know it when I see it'? John Marshall Roger B. Taney Potter Stewart Hugo Black

4. Which of the following was NOT a member of the U.S. Supreme Court? Learned Hand Louis Brandeis Nathan Cardozo Felix Frankfurter

5. William Jennings Bryan, presidential candidate, was famous for his participation in what trial? Sacco and Vanzetti Lizzie Borden Scopes Bruno Hauptmann

6. Who was known as 'The King of Torts'? Edwin Bennett Williams Percy Foreman Louis Nizer Melvin Belli

7. Which famous attorney was involved in the Leopold and Loeb case? Byron White Clarence Darrow Roscoe Pound Vincent Bugliosi

8. Which philosopher discussed law in terms of 'right reason'? Socrates Aristotle Cicero Plato

9. Which president was also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court? Cleveland Taft Harding McKinley

10. Which individual is credited with the 'Civil Code' that is used in France? Danton Robespierre Marat Napoleon