Looking to watch the movie The Lincoln Lawyer and want to watch Judge James P. Stanton in action? Look no further! This movie review will let you know everything you need to know about this character and why he makes this movie one of the best legal thriller movies ever made. The Unbeatable Judge James P Stanton from The Lincoln Lawyer
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Who Is Lamont Thompson
Lamont Thompson is an American character actor who has been acting for over 20 years, beginning in stage productions and eventually moving into film and television roles. Lamont appeared in such films as Jerry Maguire, Toy Story 2, Love Jones and on television shows such as and Boston Public. Lamont Thompson was born December 4, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he grew up in North Carolina where he attended high school at Saint Augustine’s College where he played college basketball on a scholarship before transferring to Duke University. After graduating with a degree in anthropology, Lamont moved to New York City to pursue acting full-time.
Lamont Thompson as Judge James P. Stanton
A character analysis of lawyer Michael Connelly’s (from his book The Lincoln Lawyer) portrayal of a judge in a criminal court case against an attorney, Mick Haller (played by Matthew McConaughey). First published in 1989 and set in Los Angeles, it is said to be based on McConaughey’s own defense lawyer experience.
Mr Haller is found guilty of a vehicular manslaughter charge, with his legal work being substandard and unethical. As punishment he must turn over his entire caseload to another attorney while under probationary conditions for five years, during which time he has no contact with law firms or other lawyers without prior authorization from Judge Stanton.
First Appearances
No matter what, you need to be at your best to win over a judge in court. There’s no room for error or stumbles; you have to be confident, prepared and passionate about your position and have solid logic behind it. To do that, however, there are some things you can do ahead of time, like studying for a test or working on something you might be apprehensive about. Reading up on relevant case law and discussing your argument with friends or colleagues is another great way to build confidence going into an important court appearance as well as solidify your arguments once inside. Whether working on a book report, school project or in court: being prepared always plays an important role!
The Story
Michael Connelly’s new book, The Lincoln Lawyer tells a gripping story about a high-profile murder case that is taking place in Los Angeles, California and involves one of the most clever and skillful lawyers you can ever imagine. Mickey Haller is an experienced defense attorney who works out of his black Lincoln car (thus leading to his nickname the Lincoln lawyer). He knows how to win cases because he has been working with high profile clients since his career as a prosecutor ended when he lost a brutal case against one of Los Angeles’ most notorious serial killers. However, he will do anything to avoid publicity while doing what he loves: successfully defending clients by whatever means necessary and getting them off on almost any crime they are accused of committing.
What Makes a Great Character?
Great characters will always be remembered, whether they’re beloved (Darth Vader), loathed (Gollum), or somewhere in between (Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction). If you want to create a lasting impression with your readers, study memorable movie and TV characters. Like any skill, characterization is something that can be learned—and once mastered, it becomes second nature. To come up with compelling characters for your own works, start by asking yourself these questions: What makes them interesting? Do they have a surprising secret? Are they damaged goods? Can their scars teach others to heal themselves? Can you make them vulnerable without making them weak?
Final Thoughts
Concluding Thoughts by Lamont Thompson as Judge James P. Stanton from The Lincoln Lawyer: Well, I’m sure you’re all wondering how it feels to be a killer again after such a long time out of circulation, but believe me when I tell you that doing what had to be done was surprisingly easy. It’s hard for some people to understand how someone like me who has spent so much time on one side of life can adapt so easily to another side; maybe if I were a completely different kind of person—someone less desensitized—I would have found things difficult.
