The new film is inspired by the story of Rogers’ relationship with journalist Tom Junod, who was assigned to profile Rogers in 1998 for a special issue of Esquire on American heroes. … In the movie, Tom Junod’s name is changed to Lloyd Vogel. His personal story is changed too.Read More →

“Esq.” or “Esquire” is an honorary title that is placed after a practicing lawyer’s name. Practicing lawyers are those who have passed a state’s (or Washington, D.C.’s) bar exam and have been licensed by that jurisdiction’s bar association. Should I use JD or Esq? J.D. is known as Juris DoctorRead More →

According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the title Esquire signified the status of a man who was below a knight but above a gentleman. Over the centuries, the esquire title became common in legal professions, including sheriffs, justices of the peace, and attorneys. How do you get the title Esquire? InRead More →

Roman J. Israel (Denzel Washington) is a high-functioning savant on the autism spectrum who has been practicing law in Los Angeles for 36 years. What happens in the movie Roman J Israel? Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events,Read More →