Like so many lawyers of his time, he was violently opposed to the clergy, and strongly supported the secularization of church property.

Despite the Digby case he was remembered as one of the best speakers and most eminent lawyers of his time.

Times of India has placed him among top ten lawyers of his time.

He was regarded, even during his life, as greatest lawyer of his time, both in reputation and in monetary success.

Erasmus Earle, one of the most noted lawyers of his time, was lord of the manor in the early 17th century.

These constitutions formed for many years the English canon law, and Acton's notes were held by the lawyers of his own time in their interpretations.

Christian was considered one of the best Irish lawyers of his time but as a judge regularly courted controversy.

He was regarded as one off the outstanding ecclesiastical lawyers of his time.

In 1998, Lord Bingham praised Smith; "whom most would gladly hail as the outstanding criminal lawyer of our time."

The transcript clearly helps to show why he was considered one of the finest lawyers of his time.