"My lofty respect for and confidence
in the integrity of Mr. Pfiester and Mr. Russo is matched only
by my fear and trepidation in regards to the skills Mr. Pfiester
and Mr. Russo bring to advancing plaintiffs' causes in FELA
litigation
I have known Mr. Pfiester for more than ten
years, and knew of his powerful and creative lawyering in behalf
of railroad employees even before I knew him.
I have been involved in FELA litigation
and have devoted my career to the defense of railroads since
1977. My dedication to and longevity in FELA litigation, however,
is far surpassed by that of Mr. Pfiester."
From the sworn
affidavit of attorney Craig J. Whitney, filed in court while
defending a railroad in a major F.E.L.A. lawsuit.