By the Members of the Philadelphia Bar Association
In the 1700s, the term “Philadelphia Lawyer” was used to describe lawyers who were particularly adept, committed and clever. A common phrase of the times was “Only a Philadelphia lawyer could have done it!” As the Philadelphia Bar Association celebrates its 220th year, members – including Philadelphia natives and transplants - shared their personal reflections on the historic term. Edited transcripts of a few of the interviews and submissions appear below.
