L.A. Law (TV Series)

One Rat, One Ranger (1989)

Corbin Bernsen: Arnie Becker

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• Rosalind Shays : I want a tax matter.

  Ann Kelsey : As a matter a fact, it's not a tax matter.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : He, uh, he just jumped into the breach, so to speak. His forte is strictly tux.

  Rosalind Shays : I hope with the adequate.

  Ann Kelsey : Well, he hasn't been found wanting up until now.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : We're also fully prepared to make whatever adjustments are necessary.

  Ann Kelsey : Assuming any are necessary.

  Leland McKenzie : What else?

  Rosalind Shays : Your litigation department.

  Michael Kuzak : What about it?

  Rosalind Shays : Well, other than your tax attorney having to fill in. I want to be certainly you're not about to lose one of your aces.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Who's that?

  Rosalind Shays : Victor Sifuentes. He's been associate for 3 years. With his reputation, he's got to be looking for a partnership.

  Leland McKenzie : Rosalind, the truth is that a partnership offers not contemplated in the near future who Victor is. On the other hand, I expect that one ultimately will be made and I have no reason to believe that we're in danger of losing him.

  Rosalind Shays : Good. And while we're speaking about associates, I should let you know that I will be bringing one with me.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : I see no reason that we can accommodate you there.

  Arnie Becker : Maybe we should first get a better idea of what that accommodation entails.

  Ann Kelsey : Before we do that, maybe we should ask ourselves if this is really a place where Rosalind can be happy.

  Rosalind Shays : Let me say something. Right now we're very wary of each other. We should be wary. If there's venture is going to go forward, but then you have to adjust to each other. I'm willing to deal halfway. If you're looking for more than, we got the wrong team.

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Dorian vs. Togetherness Dating Service.

  Stuart Markowitz : Yeah, that's mine. What year is complete, we go to trial this afternoon.

  Leland McKenzie : This case really can't be settled, Stuart?

  Stuart Markowitz : No, the conscience, I wouldn't recommend it, Leland.

  Leland McKenzie : Why not?

  Stuart Markowitz : Because the gravamen of the plaintiff's case is such, that we're going beat her cold.

  Jonathan Rollins : Could not still end up costing us more than a settlement?

  Stuart Markowitz : Mm-mm. Not if I'm successful and my motions for cost this person's legal fees, plus, let's not forget. If resettle, there'll be more plaintiffs coming out of woodwork.

  Arnie Becker : Gravamen?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Giant Sequoia Taurus Council vs. Giant Sequoia beverages.

  Abby Perkins : That's mine, we're representing a small mineral water company that's being sued for using the name Giant Sequoia. They claim is the fraudulent misrepresentation where the water comes from.

  Victor Sifuentes : Where does it come from?

  Abby Perkins : El Segundo.

• Leland McKenzie : Rosalind, first off, let me welcome you. I'm only stating the obvious when I say that we all have the highest regard for your reputation isn't an attorney.

  Rosalind Shays : Let me say the equally obvious which is that the admiration is mutual.

  Leland McKenzie : That said. I'm sure there's a plethora of questions that need to be asked.

  Rosalind Shays : Ready on the left. Ready the right. Ready on the firing line.

  Ann Kelsey : I guess I'll start. You've been successful where you are, why do you want to make a move at all?

  Rosalind Shays : A large law firm can get very bureaucratic. I found myself fighting that too much of the time. And as my visibility grew, it became somewhat of a threat to other members of the firm.

  Arnie Becker : You don't have to worry about that happening here, well, very secure.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Let's talk portables for a minute. Well, you've got an all-star client roster now. How many of them will follow you here?

  Rosalind Shays : There's a simple rule at my firm, Douglas, you eat what you kill. So any clients are brought in over there, I will bring here with me if I came over.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : I love the sound of that.

  Rosalind Shays : Bringing is one thing and keeping them as something else.

  Arnie Becker : Do you anticipate a problem?

  Rosalind Shays : I have some consent.

  Leland McKenzie : Like what?

  Rosalind Shays : Well, let's start with your tax department. I understand that, uh, Stuart Markowitz, is that his name?

  [Rosalind got Stuart] 

  Rosalind Shays : He's it.

  Ann Kelsey : So what's your concern?

  Rosalind Shays : First off, where is he?

  Leland McKenzie : Stuart's in court today.