NBC goes Deep | Sepia Mutiny

SM tipster Chaina alerts us to the fact that we may have an heir apparent to Raj Bhakta. NBC will soon debut its new reality show, cleverly titled The Law Firm:

Real lawyers. Real cases. Real consequences. Executive producer David E. Kelley (The Practice, Ally McBeal) brings a real legal drama to television. Trial attorney and legal analyst Roy Black will manage 12 actual lawyers competing against each other while trying real court cases with judges and juries, resulting in outcomes that will be final, legal and binding. Each week, one legal eagle is eliminated and the top attorney will receive a prize of $250,000. With plenty of drama inside and outside of the courtroom, the result is riveting entertainment.

The compelling cases range from First Amendment issues to neighbor disputes to wrongful death. Distinguished judges will decide some of the cases, while a jury determines the others. In the end, the top attorney will win a prize of $250,000.

Meet Deep Goswami. This UT graduate will look to fix his horns on the competition.

Why do you think you are a better lawyer than the other associates?
I would consider myself a better lawyer than the other associates because I have more passion, drive, and sincerity in the courtroom, which allows me to better connect with juries. IÂ’m willing to do whatever it takes, within the ethical boundaries, to win the case, and I genuinely care about my clients and their cases. More importantly, IÂ’m much more entertaining in the courtroom than the other associates – I donÂ’t put people to sleep when I argue a case, which some of the others are guilty of doing.

What’s your verdict on reality TV?
Reality shows are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of turning average Joes (no pun intended) into quasi-celebrities who will do anything to ride out their 15 minutes of fame. I hope to be able to count myself among such an esteemed group of individuals.

What, in your opinion, is the biggest misconception people have about lawyers and why is it a misconception?
The biggest misconception about lawyers is that they are lazy and donÂ’t care about their clients. Unfortunately, for the most part, itÂ’s true, which is why IÂ’ve dedicated myself to challenging these stereotypes when IÂ’m in the courtroom, which you can see for yourself when you see me in action on the show.

More about Deep can be found at the website of his law offices.

But wait…there is more. The plot thickens. Deep has yet another website I discovered. He’s a rocker! Not bad either. This guy surely pulls. 🙂

Now what annoys us Mutineers more than ANYTHING is when a commenter asks us if we know how to contact some celebrity. NO, we don’t. Except this time.

The Law Firm premieres next Thursday.

25 thoughts on “NBC goes Deep”

misÂ·conÂ·cepÂ·tion n. A mistaken thought, idea, or notion.

The biggest misconception about lawyers is that they are lazy and donÂ’t care about their clients. Unfortunately, for the most part, itÂ’s true

Lawyers are stoopid. I rest my case.

“Why do you think you are a better lawyer than the other associates?

I would consider myself a better lawyer than the other associates because…”

…and a propensity for verbosity.

Lawyers’ Don’t Read List

Strunk and White Ethics for the new millennium

Lawyers are stoopid.

Hey! Hey! Some of us are just trying to get to be lawyers – the Bar exam is this week!

How long does it take each day to porcupine that hair ever so dramatically, and how?

I believe there used to be a styling gel called Deep when i was a lad, hmmm….

hmm…putting aside his lawerly skills the band he is in seems to make some decent music…

Goswami is of Tamil or Malayalee Brahmin ancestory I suppose.

Although a UT graduate, he got his JD from Baylor (according to his bio). Therefore he would also be mauling the competition or bearing witness to victory. Just got to set the record straight 😉

Hey no offence Maisnon, you know it’s ALWAYS open season on lawyers! I concede it’s unfair, but 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. Good luck with your exams, I have my finals in a few weeks too.

Hutz: And so, ladies and gentleman of the jury I rest my case. Judge: Hmmm. Mr. Hutz, do you know that you’re not wearing any pants? Hutz: Daaaa!! I move for a bad court thingy. Judge: You mean a mistrial? Hutz: Right! That’s why you’re the judge and I’m the…law-talking guy. Judge: You mean the lawyer? Hutz: Right.

Dooche,

Goswami? Isn’t that Sindhi?

Goswami are Bengali.

but 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name

haha, that’s my favorite joke

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name

I think it’s more like 2% – but, man, are they every LOUD! 😉

Bong breaker,

I think Mr. Burns put it in better terms:

Burns: Now before we begin, let me make one thing clear for you. I want your legal advice. I even pay for it. But to me you’re all vipers! You live on personal injuries, you live on divorces, you live on pain and misery! I– [getting ahold of himself] Oh, but I’m rambling. Would anyone like some coffee? Lawyer: Yes, I would like some coffee. Burns: Want it black, don’t you? Black like your heart? It’s so hard for me to listen to you, I hate you all so much! [pause] I’m sorry, it’s my problem, I’ll deal with it. Please continue. Lawyer: If you offer Homer Simpson a token cash settlement, say a couple of thou, he’ll be so dazzled, he’ll sign anything you shove under his nose. Burns: [sarcastic] Oh, brilliant, a cash settlement. I could have figured that out, you buttoned-down maggot! Lawyer: Got any cream? Burns: Oh yes, of course, where are my manners? — Burns’ anti-lawyer rant, “Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?”

I checked out Deep’s music website and was pretty impressed-great songs! And Goswami is Brahmin, not Bengali dummies! Where’s your knowledge you self haters!

Isn’t there a “You Must be At Least This Tall to be an Attorney” sign anywhere? How does he see over counsel table to cross-examine witnesses? He could pass the bar, but could he see over it?

He’s kinda cute.

And Goswami is Brahmin, not Bengali dummies!

This statement makes no sense. They’re not mutually exclusive! Goswami, as far as I’m aware, is Bengali.

I can’t decide who I like more KXB, Burns or Wiggum. Excluding Homer as he’s Homer, my top 3 is, well it’s the eternal question. Burns, Wiggum and who? Moe has his moments, Apu has strokes of pure genius and Dr Nick…is my future.

Oh but I’m rambling. Would anyone like some coffee?

He is cute-where can we see more pics? Where does he practice law?

Hey ballbreaker,

If you look at his website-you’ll see he passed two bar exams, has a ton of great comments from judges and jurors and apparently writes some pretty good music and is on a David E. Kelley tv show-don’t be such a hater-get out of your mother’s basement and try accomplishing something yourself.

I went to law school with Dee (he was known as Dee, not “Deep” at the time). He was 2 or 3 quarters ahead of me (we had quarters instead of semesters at Baylor) and seemed pretty brilliant at the time. He was on the moot court or mock trial team, I don’t recall which, but I believe it was the year our team won a national championship. He was also either editor in chief of the law review or close to it. What I remember most about the guy though, was that he was extraordinarily nice. It’s good to see he’s doing so well.

John Flynn

Deep is a very, very good friend of mine, actually he’s like a brother to me and will be at my wedding this weekend. He’s extraordinarily smart as a lawyer and is a fantastic songwriter and guitar player. I’ve seen him play live many times. He’s also a wonderfully nice guy and has been there for me through thick and thin. I wish him the best and hope the show gives him the publicity he needs to break into the music biz.

Did anyone watch this last night? I thought he was pretty good in the ‘summary arguments’ section.

It’s too bad his team lost the case they were on — it’s kind of hard to imagine how they could have botched something so easy.

Did anyone watch this last night?

I saw it. Deep was surrounded by incompetence. Even as a non-lawyer I could have argued that case better than his co-counsels.

Yes, last night’s episode was interesting!-the problem seemed to be that Anika changed stragegy without consulting Deep and Elizabeth and Elizabeth didn’t prep her client very well for cross-I think Deep’s summation was great though-does everyone agree when I say that Mike looks freaking old-isn’t this supposed to be a young trial lawyers competition-the guy is 40 something-crazy!

I bet Deep is a wonderful person..’cause Lawyers give their lives defending people and he does it with passion.The lyrics to his songs are also beautiful and meaningful.I wish him all the best in whatever he does in life and I hope his dream of becoming a musician comes true!

Bong Breaker on July 23, 2005 at 5:46 pm said:

misÂ·conÂ·cepÂ·tion n. A mistaken thought, idea, or notion.

The biggest misconception about lawyers is that they are lazy and donÂ’t care about their clients. Unfortunately, for the most part, itÂ’s true

Lawyers are stoopid. I rest my case.
Sai on July 23, 2005 at 7:30 pm said:

“Why do you think you are a better lawyer than the other associates?

I would consider myself a better lawyer than the other associates because…”

…and a propensity for verbosity.

Lawyers’ Don’t Read List

Strunk and White Ethics for the new millennium
maisnon on July 23, 2005 at 7:47 pm said:

Lawyers are stoopid.

Hey! Hey! Some of us are just trying to get to be lawyers – the Bar exam is this week!
PinkyLovesBunty on July 23, 2005 at 7:49 pm said:

How long does it take each day to porcupine that hair ever so dramatically, and how?

I believe there used to be a styling gel called Deep when i was a lad, hmmm….
Anil on July 23, 2005 at 7:49 pm said:

hmm…putting aside his lawerly skills the band he is in seems to make some decent music…
Dooche on July 23, 2005 at 7:53 pm said:

Goswami is of Tamil or Malayalee Brahmin ancestory I suppose.
runnerwallah on July 23, 2005 at 9:47 pm said:

Although a UT graduate, he got his JD from Baylor (according to his bio). Therefore he would also be mauling the competition or bearing witness to victory. Just got to set the record straight 😉
Bong Breaker on July 23, 2005 at 10:13 pm said:

Hey no offence Maisnon, you know it’s ALWAYS open season on lawyers! I concede it’s unfair, but 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. Good luck with your exams, I have my finals in a few weeks too.

Hutz: And so, ladies and gentleman of the jury I rest my case. Judge: Hmmm. Mr. Hutz, do you know that you’re not wearing any pants? Hutz: Daaaa!! I move for a bad court thingy. Judge: You mean a mistrial? Hutz: Right! That’s why you’re the judge and I’m the…law-talking guy. Judge: You mean the lawyer? Hutz: Right.
hmmm on July 24, 2005 at 12:13 am said:

Dooche,

Goswami? Isn’t that Sindhi?
tara on July 24, 2005 at 8:10 am said:

Goswami are Bengali.
Sonia on July 24, 2005 at 11:26 am said:

but 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name

haha, that’s my favorite joke
maisnon on July 24, 2005 at 11:52 am said:

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name

I think it’s more like 2% – but, man, are they every LOUD! 😉
KXB on July 25, 2005 at 12:00 pm said:

Bong breaker,

I think Mr. Burns put it in better terms:

Burns: Now before we begin, let me make one thing clear for you. I want your legal advice. I even pay for it. But to me you’re all vipers! You live on personal injuries, you live on divorces, you live on pain and misery! I– [getting ahold of himself] Oh, but I’m rambling. Would anyone like some coffee? Lawyer: Yes, I would like some coffee. Burns: Want it black, don’t you? Black like your heart? It’s so hard for me to listen to you, I hate you all so much! [pause] I’m sorry, it’s my problem, I’ll deal with it. Please continue. Lawyer: If you offer Homer Simpson a token cash settlement, say a couple of thou, he’ll be so dazzled, he’ll sign anything you shove under his nose. Burns: [sarcastic] Oh, brilliant, a cash settlement. I could have figured that out, you buttoned-down maggot! Lawyer: Got any cream? Burns: Oh yes, of course, where are my manners? — Burns’ anti-lawyer rant, “Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?”
blunderboy on July 26, 2005 at 1:47 am said:

I checked out Deep’s music website and was pretty impressed-great songs! And Goswami is Brahmin, not Bengali dummies! Where’s your knowledge you self haters!
TheBallBreaker on July 26, 2005 at 5:37 pm said:

Isn’t there a “You Must be At Least This Tall to be an Attorney” sign anywhere? How does he see over counsel table to cross-examine witnesses? He could pass the bar, but could he see over it?
Mini on July 26, 2005 at 6:56 pm said:

He’s kinda cute.
Bong Breaker on July 26, 2005 at 8:43 pm said:

And Goswami is Brahmin, not Bengali dummies!

This statement makes no sense. They’re not mutually exclusive! Goswami, as far as I’m aware, is Bengali.

I can’t decide who I like more KXB, Burns or Wiggum. Excluding Homer as he’s Homer, my top 3 is, well it’s the eternal question. Burns, Wiggum and who? Moe has his moments, Apu has strokes of pure genius and Dr Nick…is my future.

Oh but I’m rambling. Would anyone like some coffee?
minigirl on July 27, 2005 at 2:13 am said:

He is cute-where can we see more pics? Where does he practice law?
cruncher on July 27, 2005 at 2:16 am said:

Hey ballbreaker,

If you look at his website-you’ll see he passed two bar exams, has a ton of great comments from judges and jurors and apparently writes some pretty good music and is on a David E. Kelley tv show-don’t be such a hater-get out of your mother’s basement and try accomplishing something yourself.
John A. Flynn on August 1, 2005 at 11:58 pm said:

I went to law school with Dee (he was known as Dee, not “Deep” at the time). He was 2 or 3 quarters ahead of me (we had quarters instead of semesters at Baylor) and seemed pretty brilliant at the time. He was on the moot court or mock trial team, I don’t recall which, but I believe it was the year our team won a national championship. He was also either editor in chief of the law review or close to it. What I remember most about the guy though, was that he was extraordinarily nice. It’s good to see he’s doing so well.

John Flynn
Shefali on August 3, 2005 at 1:32 am said:

Deep is a very, very good friend of mine, actually he’s like a brother to me and will be at my wedding this weekend. He’s extraordinarily smart as a lawyer and is a fantastic songwriter and guitar player. I’ve seen him play live many times. He’s also a wonderfully nice guy and has been there for me through thick and thin. I wish him the best and hope the show gives him the publicity he needs to break into the music biz.
Amardeep on August 5, 2005 at 10:25 am said:

Did anyone watch this last night? I thought he was pretty good in the ‘summary arguments’ section.

It’s too bad his team lost the case they were on — it’s kind of hard to imagine how they could have botched something so easy.
Abhi on August 5, 2005 at 10:58 am said:

Did anyone watch this last night?

I saw it. Deep was surrounded by incompetence. Even as a non-lawyer I could have argued that case better than his co-counsels.
obi1 on August 5, 2005 at 1:22 pm said:

Yes, last night’s episode was interesting!-the problem seemed to be that Anika changed stragegy without consulting Deep and Elizabeth and Elizabeth didn’t prep her client very well for cross-I think Deep’s summation was great though-does everyone agree when I say that Mike looks freaking old-isn’t this supposed to be a young trial lawyers competition-the guy is 40 something-crazy!
spunknspirit on August 21, 2005 at 5:29 pm said:

I bet Deep is a wonderful person..’cause Lawyers give their lives defending people and he does it with passion.The lyrics to his songs are also beautiful and meaningful.I wish him all the best in whatever he does in life and I hope his dream of becoming a musician comes true!