Top lawyer begs to be retained in poll case

Did a top city lawyer vehemently plead to represent a leading politician in a high profile case? Credible sources have intimated to Grapevine that the flamboyant advocate had to beseech his client to be allowed to be part of the defense team for a second time, so that he saves his face.

The learned friend that is no stranger to controversy is said to have fallen out with his client, over his lackluster performance in a previous case. The lawyer it is understood explained that his absence in the case will taint his image and affect his career.