Saul Goodman is an outstanding lawyer renowned for pushing beyond ethical and moral advocacy to get results for his clients. An outgoing, sensitive individual who possesses an exceptional knowledge of law which he utilizes effectively, Goodman stands apart as an outstanding representative.
He frequently crosses professional and legal boundaries by engaging in illegal activities like bribery, money laundering and other forms of unethical practices.
Characteristics
Few television lawyers have captured our collective imagination like Saul Goodman has. From Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, this charismatic lawyer with an extraordinary way with words became an icon, thanks to Bob Odenkirk’s outstanding portrayal. This performance earned critical acclaim and several Emmy nominations.
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul follow Saul as he transitions from an upstart lawyer to a master criminal, marked by his use of violence, deceit, manipulation of law and skill at con artistry. His rise is marked by deceitfulness, manipulation and manipulation of laws while remaining adept at negations and mastering art of deception.
Saul stands out as both intelligent and charismatic individual, known for his legal expertise as well as his unique ability to connect with people quickly. Being extremely observant makes him quick to adapt to new situations – an impressive trait in any successful strategist or creative problem-solver.
Saul stands out as not only being knowledgeable in legal matters, but he has an admirable work ethic and strong dedication to his clients. He strives to provide them with exceptional services and goes out of his way to meet their needs. Furthermore, Saul is an effective communicator who can clearly explain complex legal matters in ways that are easy to comprehend.
One of the hallmarks of a good lawyer is their adherence to professional and ethical standards. Saul frequently breaks these regulations in order to get his clients the desired result; but is always mindful of possible repercussions and doesn’t harm others as part of this endeavor.
One of the most memorable scenes from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul involves Saul asking his colleagues Mike Ehrmantraut and Bryan Cranston’s Walter White what changes they would make to their lives if given access to a time machine. Their answers highlight an uneasy balance between ethical standards and professional requirements as well as his “ends justify the means” philosophy that drives his career path.
Personality
Saul Goodman is an engaging yet complex character. While possessing excellent legal prowess and problem-solving abilities, he frequently breaks laws or bends them to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients, which raises morally dubious questions regarding his integrity as an attorney and commitment to legal profession. Yet his charismatic charm keeps audiences rooting for him even during these dubious dealings and ethics concerns.
Saul’s most prominent traits include ingenuity and creativity. He devises elaborate schemes to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and help his clients reach their goals, often using deception to his own advantage and manipulate people and situations to his own benefit. Furthermore, Saul excels as an exceptional communicator utilizing his charm and wit to win over clients as well as convincing judges and juries of their cause.
Though he often engages in questionable ethical standards, Saul remains committed to serving his clients. He goes the extra mile in order to make sure their cases receive optimal outcomes; often leading him to illegal activities but believing their efforts to help his clients are justified.
Though unlicensed to practice law, Saul uses his connections and knowledge of legal procedures to assist criminals avoid prosecution. He assists them with hiding money, dodging authorities and even obtaining false IDs. Saul’s legal expertise proves so useful that meth cooks Walter White and Jesse Pinkman trust him as their consigliere, receiving legal advice and laundering drug money through him while expanding operations by having Jesse buy equipment from an Albuquerque cartel consigliere who also provided equipment.
Saul can be accurately assessed using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). His personality type is extraverted sensing thinking perceiving (ESTP). This combination makes him a natural leader and effective negotiator, highly creative and thrives working fast-paced environments; plus an adept listener able to quickly adapt to changing conditions.
Skills
Saul Goodman is an accomplished lawyer who leverages his legal expertise for his clients. He possesses excellent negotiation and settlement abilities as well as a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverage. Saul Goodman is known for providing aggressive, innovative, and cost-effective representation for complex issues; representing policyholders in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars of losses related to asbestos exposure, environmental toxicity, toxic tort claims, fiduciary duty obligations, securities transactions, first party property claims and directors and officers liability claims.
He is an adept thinker and strategist, capable of anticipating issues and devising creative solutions. Additionally, he possesses great manipulating skills; therefore, he will go to any length to reach his goals.
Though Saul is undeniably an accomplished lawyer, his ethical standards should not be taken for granted. He regularly oversteps professional boundaries and participates in illegal activities – encouraging clients to follow in his footsteps. In Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul alone he was involved with money laundering, bribery, and obstruction of justice schemes.
Saul remains loyal to his clients despite their often unethical actions; often going the extra mile in protecting their interests – even if this puts his own safety in jeopardy. For instance, he assists Walter White and Jesse Pinkman evade law enforcement and launder their drug profits without penalty.
Saul is known for possessing excellent communication and persuasive abilities, using his charm to sway others to his side. Furthermore, he’s an experienced negotiator adept at finding loopholes in laws. Additionally, Saul possesses strong work ethics and is resourceful.
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have shown us that Saul can have a reputation for taking advantage of unscrupulous clients, but deep down he remains an ethical attorney committed to doing right by his clients; unlike his idol Harvey Specter he does not prioritize personal gain over their welfare.
Though he appears unsavory, Saul Goodman is an experienced attorney who possesses years of professional expertise. He excels at negotiating and settling claims quickly, with an established track record in providing aggressive yet cost-effective representation for clients. Goodman has handled several high-profile insurance coverage cases; including the settlement of a $3 billion asbestos claim by a major power generation company as well as a $1.2 billion claim against Merck related to Vioxx.
Ethics
Saul Goodman breaks all sorts of laws as an attorney in Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. He engages in money laundering, bribery, forgery, obstruction of justice, money laundering and many other unethical or illegal practices – yet remains an adept lawyer with deep knowledge of legal precedents who is adept at communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel and courts alike. Despite all his illegal activity though, he remains a skilled advocate who excels at communicating effectively.
Saul leverages his network of criminal connections to assist his clients with illicit ventures. Specifically, his relationships with Huell Babineaux (hacker), veterinarian Caldera (veterinarian), Mike Ehrmantraut and Francesca Liddy (private investigators) and others allow him to launder drug money through shell companies; gather evidence against witnesses; launder money through shell companies etc. His business acumen allows him to add tremendous value to their operations and saves them time and effort in doing so.
Though Saul may not be considered “good”, he is nonetheless an accomplished criminal defense attorney. Both in Breaking Bad and its prequel, his sleazy tactics make for compelling TV viewing; but do they violate ethical guidelines? Ultimately no; while Saul often breaches professional boundaries or engages in illegal activity as part of providing valuable services for his clients.
Bob Ambrogi: One of Jimmy/Jim Saul’s most notable ethical transgressions involves his dealings with the Kettlemans. First he solicits them without their knowledge or consent and later sent a $1.5 million check as an illegal bribe; additionally attorneys are prohibited from accepting fees derived from illegal activity and must report such funds back to federal authorities if this occurs.
Overall, Saul is an engaging character whose controversial behavior and ethical standards make for compelling television viewing. But it is important to keep in mind that legal ethics only rarely intersect with actual legal practice – meaning many things that Saul does may technically be legal, yet morally unacceptable; making him memorable and captivating as a memorable and captivating character.