Texas solo Tom Weber was representing Ellis Berry in a 2007 burglary trial when Berry punched Weber in the face. Weber continued to represent Berry, who was found guilty and sentenced to 45 years in prison. This month, an appellate court rejected Berry's ineffective assistance claim. Prosecutors involved in the case praised Weber's actions. He says he takes "a point of pride" in putting aside clients' antagonistic behavior, although he couldn't resist telling Berry that "he hit like a little girl."
February 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Putting up with a client’s bad behavior sometimes is part of the job description for a criminal-defense lawyer. But few have turned the other cheek — literally — like Austin, Texas, solo Tom Weber.
Weber’s client, Ellis Berry, punched him in the face during Berry’s 2007 trial alleging burglary of a habitation. Weber continued to represent Berry, who was found guilty and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
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