His lawyers have asserted that he played no role in the surgeries.

Two lawyers for the men asserted that their clients were not even particularly good Muslims.

The administration's lawyers asserted that the bills were already in the mail, so nothing could be done.

The complex arrangement called for the bank to pay an extraordinary interest rate on the money of 1 percent per week, the lawyers asserted.

"Our business is finished," asserted the lawyer, in a quiet tone.

That way, the owners and their lawyers asserted, the bar would no longer meet the definition of an adult business.

DeLay's lawyers have asserted that there are various problems with the indictments.

The lawyers assert that a local family murdered the Earleys.

Lawyers for the others also asserted their clients' innocence.

Her lawyers asserted that she had received positive evaluations, including recommendations for promotions.