The New York Times Reports on the Firms "Bare-Knuckles" Approach

May 13, 1988 — The New York Times reports on the "back-knuckles" approach of Dallas attorneys at Bickel & Brewer. The article states that lawyers in Dallas say managing partners John Bickel and William Brewer "act like New York lawyers" — commenting on their aggressive tactics. 

"New York lawyers are the sharpest in the country," Brewer said." We want to play in that league."

According to the article, the firm opened its own New York office last year and raised salaries — making them equal to that of top New York firms. Bickel & Brewer also has its own in-office mock courtroom, where "lawyers test cases and prepare witness with a run-through of every major trial."

Read the article, "Bare-Knuckles Litigation Jars Many in Dallas," here.