[EL] A word about Richard Coleson

[Scott F. Bieniek]

I will second that. I had two of the greatest mentors any young attorney
could ask for in Jim Bopp and Richard Coleson. Congratulations to all
involved.

-Scott F. Bieniek


On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 2:02 PM, Steve Hoersting <hoersting at gmail.com> wrote:

> With all of the debate going on about *McCutcheon & RNC v. FEC* and its
> importance, I'd like to sound a quick note of congratulations to Richard E.
> Coleson of The Bopp Law Firm, who has worked for decades at Jim's side
> creating constitutional cases many cite as given.
>
> No locale in the United States -- and this is indisputable -- can be
> credited with originating the restoration of more campaign-finance speech
> than 1 South Sixth Street, Terra Haute, Indiana. If Jim Bopp can be seen as
> the Chairman of campaign-finance's 3M Corporation -- and I believe he can
> -- perhaps Rich Coleson is the quiet chemist who invented the Post-It Note.
> If Jim Bopp is campaign freedom's Steve Jobs, Rich Coleson is its Jonny
> Ive <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Ive>.
>
> I realize this note of congratulations is a bit out of the way, and some
> will inappropriately roll their eyes while reading it. But as more of
> Rich's career is likely behind him than ahead, I think this note fitting,
> and appreciate the opportunity to say so here.
>
> Much was done by many in *McCutcheon & RNC v. FEC. A*nd the case was
> aided, to one degree or another, by all involved. But I cannot let the
> moment pass without tipping my proverbial hat to the hard thinking done by
> Richard E. Coleson.
>
> --
> Stephen M. Hoersting
>
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