While earning his undergraduate and law degrees at Ohio State University, he performed as a stand-up comic at local nightclubs.
Specializing in personal injury and malpractice cases, he had a reputation as a dramatic courtroom lawyer who made emotional presentations to juries.
He also did legal work in show business, acted in small theatre productions and wrote songs.
His performance as attorney Jordan Hollis in the film earned him a positive review in The New Yorker magazine.
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