Photo likely related to trials and court appearances following Berkeley’s 1935 traffic accident that resulted in the death of three people. Cohen and Giesler were Berkeley’s lawyers.
Opening day of civil trial arising from a traffic crash in 1935 caused by Berkeley that killed three people. Cohen and Barnes were Berkeley’s lawyers. Berkeley settled the civil suites several days later but faced several criminal trials that ended in deadlocked juries.
At center, Ralph "Walter" Emerson (left) stands in a courtroom with his lawyer, Milton Cohen, Jr. (right). Walter Emerson faces towards the camera, while Milton Cohen, Jr. stands in profile, facing left. A chalkboard stretches across the background at left.