Client Letter # 4

Mr. B,

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." - Albert Schweitzer

The simple phrase quite masterfully sums up my recent experiences with your law firm. I cannot thank your staff enough for believing in me when just about everyone else did not, including myself.

On October 10th, 2005, I was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. The incident itself was not too remarkable. I was cutoff resulting in a minor fender bender. I chose to pull off of the main street and then stupidly made the decision to ingest liquor. Subsequently, I was handcuffed and taken away only to sit in shackles while an overworked Public Defender with his mind on his lunch order filled out the guilty acceptance paperwork for me. Not once was I asked to recant the story. In fact, it was not until I demanded he read the report that I was even seen as having a chance to defend my actions.

....The insurmountable challenge seemed to be the criminal part of this melee. I felt great comfort knowing Jason Trumpler was choreographing the defense with R.C. representing me in court. Although the prosecution refused to concede, Mr. C. never waned and never conceded his defense that I was owed at least a reduced charge.

..[My worry and concern was exacerbated] by the unannounced departure of R right before trial. However, all was relieved when Jason Trumpler took over. Jason, thank you. He not only went above and beyond the call of duty in my case, he patiently and under no obligation spoke to Gloria [my significant other] and assuaged her doubts and fears, thus quite possibly saving my relationship.

There are no words to sufficiently describe my esteem for Jason. I went into day zero of this trial expecting a long two weeks. I walked out two hours later free of the charges that had been upgraded to include hit and run. Jason, with a refusal to concede anything demanded the only settlement he would accept would be one that exonerated me from the alcohol and hit and run. I accepted a dry reckless operation charge with gratitude.

Sincerely,

P.M.