L.A. Law (TV Series)
Second Time Around (1992)
Alan Rachins: Douglas Brackman, Jr.
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Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Next up, People vs. Brackman.
Tommy Mullaney : Weren't the looting charges dropped?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Yes. But a pesky disturbing the peace charges remains. One officer used an illegal chokehold while escorting me to the paddy wagon. I expressed my outrage verbally. The elbow was an accident.
Leland McKenzie : Douglas, maybe you should pay the fine and be done with it.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : The city attorney is stopping by this afternoon. And since I have an eye witness, he'll be forced to drop the charges.
Gwen Taylor : Would you mind if I observed? I'd like to see the process.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Bring a notebook. It should provide educational. Moving on. Osgood vs. the State of California.
Daniel Morales : That's my pro bono case. Leland, I still need to speak with you about this one.
Leland McKenzie : In my office right after this meeting.
Daniel Morales : I'll be there.
Leland McKenzie : And since we're on the subject to pro bono work, I'd like to congratulate you all on your commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : While we're busy patting ourselves on the back, let me reiterate yesterday's message. McKenzie Brackman numbers are at their lowest level in 6 years. We're losing out to our competition. It doesn't take 20/20 vision to know we may not land on our feet. If things don't turn around...
Tommy Mullaney : This is probably a lousy time to be interviewing at the D.A.'s office.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You bet it is.
Ann Kelsey : Just to be close to Zoey?
Tommy Mullaney : Oh, come on, Ann, it's bigger than that. And this is no secret. I've given it a lot of thought.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : This makes our loss in our tax and domestic litigation areas seem inconsequential.
Ann Kelsey : If that is a not so thinly veiled comment about my husband's job, you will be glad to know that he is coming home today.
Tommy Mullaney : Goodness.
Gwen Taylor : Congratulations.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Stuart, like myself, was a victim of events beyond his control. Mr. Arnold Becker's disappearance, on the other hand, I mean, who's kidding whom? 5 months? And nothing but a series of cryptic postcards from around the world?
Leland McKenzie : It is puzzling.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Puzzling? It's downright irresponsible. The man is a partner in this firm. He owes it to us to be present and holding his own. There's my witness.
Leland McKenzie : Before we adjourn, serious weight should be given to Douglas's comments. The future of McKenzie Brackman is in serious jeopardy. In the upcoming weeks, I would like you all to consider whether or not we have a future.
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Mary Hennepin : My apartment's just across the street from the liquor store. Convenient if I need a little créme de menthe.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Yes, right. Miss Hennepin, how much of my arrest did you actually witness?
Mary Hennepin : Oh, beginning to end. Totally uncalled for. That policeman used excessive force.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : And would you be willing to testify to that effect at my trial?
Mary Hennepin : Oh, goodness, yes.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : [sighs] Miss Hennepin-- Mary? You're a dream come true. I'll have my assistant come in to take a statement.
Mary Hennepin : Shouldn't we discuss the remuneration?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Well, there'll be certain out-of-pocket expenses: eating lunch, taking a bus. Oh, of course, and renumerated you shall be.
Mary Hennepin : Not to mention the value of my time.
[Douglas hangs up the phone. Receiver clatters]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Exactly what dollar sum did you have in mind?
Mary Hennepin : Oh, I don't know.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Ballpark it.
Mary Hennepin : An even grand.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : $1,000?
Mary Hennepin : I've seen the car you drive, you can afford it.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Madam, I will not participate in bribery.
Mary Hennepin : 800?
[Douglas wants Miss Hennepin to leave. Door opens]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You'll not get a penny from me.
Mary Hennepin : 700.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Not one red cent.
Mary Hennepin : Take it or leave it.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : What kind of a sucker do you think I am?
Mary Hennepin : First class.
[Douglas founds out that Miss Hennepin has left her yarn, and Douglas throws the yarn out of his office, but the yarn catch by Roxanne. Door slams]