Humility, Honor and Iron (Like a Lion)

My nickname is … DP.

I can’t go a day without … working out and meditating.

My colleagues would be surprised to know that … I was a personal trainer in law school.

The lawyer I most admire is … myself. We all have a journey, and I appreciate mine the most.

My pretrial routine is … to keep it simple.

When I started, I wish I knew … to enjoy the process more and not be so worried about not knowing the answer to every question.

My career high point (so far) has been … winning my first trial.

When I win a case, I celebrate by … dinner out and a weekend vacation with my family.

A different practice area that intrigues me is … intellectual property and right of publicity law.

I can’t believe more people haven’t read … Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

I can do a pretty good impersonation of … Hannibal Lecter. “Hello, Clarice.”

On my best day, I … try to stay humble and not let it get to my head.

On my worst day, I … remember it can always be worse, and be grateful.

My motto is … “Humility comes before honor.”

The craziest thing I witnessed in a courtroom is … a witness getting carried out by a sheriff’s deputy in chains.

My favorite song lyric is … Bob Marley’s “Iron like a lion in Zion.”

I wish I had invented … nothing special, maybe the wheel.

My favorite podcast is … the one I hope to start with my wife.

The last TV show I binge-watched was … Warrior.

Nothing cheers me up like … prayer, the gym, and a hug from my wife and family.

My guilty pleasure is … ice cream.

If I had a time machine … unfortunately, I would see who shot President John F. Kennedy. 

My least-favorite word is … “but.”

If I won the lottery, I’d … still practice law, but take on more pro bono cases.

My courtroom walk-up song would be … The Last Samurai soundtrack, to relax me.