An old lawyer joke to make you grin: What’s the difference between a good attorney and a great attorney?A great attorney is an old friend of the judge who is hearing your case.I recently saw the result of one court hearing that certainly seemed to lend credence to this old lawyer joke. The plaintiff’s attorney and the state District Court Judge go way back; approximately 25 years. Does that make a difference the way in which a case plays out in the courtroom? I guess it depends on the judge and his or her degree of integrity and ability to ...