A heavy-set middle-aged man with a black-and-grey goatee, Rankin Fitch is feared by most who know him, but not many do. Although being the administrator of The Fund and the coordinator of many aspects of the trial, Fitch remains in the background of the proceedings and generally is only known to those who work for the defense.
An alcoholic in a former life, Fitch has a short temper and is quick to lose it when things do not go his way. Fitch's manner is intimidating and brutish, and he commands respect through fear, even with those who outrank him, such as the CEOs of the Big Four. He is meticulous in his planning, making sure that every detail is fine-tuned, and is elaborate and ruthless in his dealings with the jurors. With his good connections.....
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