L.A. Law1986

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
Leland, we have to face reality. When Victor and Michael left, litigation fell off. When Jack Sollers went, it nose-dived. Now Abby's leaving and taking more business with her.

Leland McKenzie:
All right. The situation is serious, but it's not critical.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
I disagree. In 3 months, we've lost 4 major corporate clients including Tammon Group. The bank is so nervous they reviewing our line of credit.

Leland McKenzie:
Oh, that's ridiculous. They overreacting.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
It gets worse. I got a letter this morning from Perry Littlefield. Because of the Shays' claim, Ballantine is doubling our liability premium. Because of Ann Kelsey's suspension, malpractice is going up to 1/2 a million.

Leland McKenzie:
Over my dead body. We'll take our business elsewhere. I'll make a loan if I have to.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
You can't keep propping up the firm with Rosalind's money. We have to consider alternatives.

Leland McKenzie:
I will not consider renting space to Susan Bloom.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
[Douglas speaking quietly] Her practice is phenomenal. She represents half of Hollywood and she's willing to pay top dollar.

Leland McKenzie:
They call her "Jaws", Douglas.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
[Douglas almost whispering] A rumor. Printed in the same rag that called me a bald bore.

Leland McKenzie:
Susan Bloom is everything I hate about entertainment law - cheap, phony utterly devoid of ethics.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
Shh.

[Douglas really whispering]

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
You don't even know her. She's dynamic, she's... she's cutting edge, she's a litigator anyone would be proud to share space with.

Leland McKenzie:
Why are you whispering, Douglas?

[Douglas turns back over there, there's someone there at Douglas' office. Douglas whispering]

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
She's in my office. She's taken the trouble to stop by on her way to a very important screening.

Leland McKenzie:
Bloom is here? Now?

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
Just meet her. That's all I ask.