The year was 1976, I was 40 years old, and I had just lost the biggest case of my career. It was a crushing defeat exacerbated by the fact that my firm had spent the unheard of amount of $100,000 in preparing the case. I left the courtroom stunned, unable to communicate with anyone, seeking the refuge of isolation and alcohol. I purchased a couple of six packs of beer and headed for a remote street to drink and reflect on my pain.
I began to ask myself some serious questions:
- What was wrong with me?
- Who was I?
- Why was I drinking in my car?
That led me to self exploration and the beginning of a reawakening. Please come with me on my journey.
Find out how I was able to heal, recognize my need to change, and overcome my addiction to alcohol in Getting a Winning Verdict in My Personal Life: A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul

