Gary, I could speculate that you thought the lawyers for the Duke lacrosse team were ambulance chasers too, prior to their proving beyond doubt that their clients were innocent and the DA in that case was looking to climb the political ladder. But that would be no more fair to you than you are being to Mr. Michaels. He is doing his job representing his clients. Speculating on his motives is unhelpful, whether they win or lose in the end. What is important is that our legal system work without corruption or undue influence from the uninformed and biased public and media. Speculation such as yours works against that ideal, even if you have every right to engage in it. Really, I am kind of surprised you went there.