Every human being can ball up a fist, but there was only one Muhammad Ali. 

I was told early on in my career by a well meaning peer that you get more bees with honey than with vinegar. My response is something that I always keep in the back of my mind: sure, but you drive more nails with a hammer.

Knowing when it’s time to punch, and time to dodge is a skill that comes with practice, and knowing what punches count, how to throw them, and when to throw them matters. Boxers are known at times just as much for their footwork, as for their punches, some for their attitude, and some because they could take a hit. 

Not every attorney has what it takes to, day after day, go into the ring and throw punches, dodge, and yes, when necessary, take a hit for their client. Not every attorney can get knocked down, and have lightning bottled up, saved for the right opening to go for a knock out later in the bout. 

Yes, every attorney can have a trial, but not every attorney is a trial attorney like myself.