SM tipster Chaina alerts us to the fact that we may have an heir apparent to Raj Bhakta. NBC will soon debut its new reality show, cleverly titled The Law Firm:
Real lawyers. Real cases. Real consequences. Executive producer David E. Kelley (The Practice, Ally McBeal) brings a real legal drama to television. Trial attorney and legal analyst Roy Black will manage 12 actual lawyers competing against each other while trying real court cases with judges and juries, resulting in outcomes that will be final, legal and binding. Each week, one legal eagle is eliminated and the top attorney will receive a prize of $250,000. With plenty of drama inside and outside of the courtroom, the result is riveting entertainment.
The compelling cases range from First Amendment issues to neighbor disputes to wrongful death. Distinguished judges will decide some of the cases, while a jury determines the others. In the end, the top attorney will win a prize of $250,000.
Meet Deep Goswami. This UT graduate will look to fix his horns on the competition.
Why do you think you are a better lawyer than the other associates?
I would consider myself a better lawyer than the other associates because I have more passion, drive, and sincerity in the courtroom, which allows me to better connect with juries. Im willing to do whatever it takes, within the ethical boundaries, to win the case, and I genuinely care about my clients and their cases. More importantly, Im much more entertaining in the courtroom than the other associates - I dont put people to sleep when I argue a case, which some of the others are guilty of doing.
What’s your verdict on reality TV?
Reality shows are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of turning average Joes (no pun intended) into quasi-celebrities who will do anything to ride out their 15 minutes of fame. I hope to be able to count myself among such an esteemed group of individuals.
What, in your opinion, is the biggest misconception people have about lawyers and why is it a misconception?
The biggest misconception about lawyers is that they are lazy and dont care about their clients. Unfortunately, for the most part, its true, which is why Ive dedicated myself to challenging these stereotypes when Im in the courtroom, which you can see for yourself when you see me in action on the show.
More about Deep can be found at the website of his law offices.
But wait…there is more. The plot thickens. Deep has yet another website I discovered. He’s a rocker! Not bad either. This guy surely pulls. :)
Now what annoys us Mutineers more than ANYTHING is when a commenter asks us if we know how to contact some celebrity. NO, we don’t. Except this time.
The Law Firm premieres next Thursday.
