Laugh Your Way Through the Courtroom: Top 10 Lawyer Comedy Films

Description: A sports reporter and his brother-in-law, a shady lawyer, concoct a scheme to sue for damages after a minor accident, leading to a series of comedic events.

Fact: This was the first film to pair Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, leading to their iconic partnership in "The Odd Couple." The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Matthau.

Description: While primarily a drama, this film has moments of dark humor as a washed-up lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case, finding redemption in the process.

Fact: Paul Newman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role. The film was adapted from Barry Reed's novel of the same name.

Description: A diamond heist goes awry, leading to a series of comedic legal entanglements involving a British barrister, a con artist, and a hitman with a stutter.

Fact: John Cleese wrote the role of Wanda specifically for Jamie Lee Curtis. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Charles Crichton.

Description: Two young men are wrongly accused of murder, and their only hope is Vinny, their cousin who has just passed the bar exam. His lack of courtroom experience leads to hilarious mishaps and a surprising victory.

Fact: The film was based on a real-life incident where a friend of the writer was arrested for murder. Joe Pesci won the Best Supporting Actor at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards.

Description: A female investment banker creates a fictional male partner to navigate the male-dominated world of finance, leading to both comedic and empowering moments.

Fact: Whoopi Goldberg was the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Ghost." The film was based on a French film of the same name.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this biographical film about the controversial publisher Larry Flynt includes humorous courtroom scenes and a satirical look at freedom of speech.

Fact: Woody Harrelson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Larry Flynt. The film was directed by Milos Forman, who also directed "Amadeus."

Description: A fast-talking lawyer finds himself physically unable to lie after his son's birthday wish comes true. The ensuing chaos in his professional and personal life provides non-stop laughs.

Fact: Jim Carrey improvised many of his lines, including the famous "I'm kicking my ass" scene. The film was a box office success, grossing over $300 million worldwide.

Description: A high-powered divorce lawyer falls for a gold-digging serial divorcée, leading to a battle of wits and wills in this Coen Brothers' take on romantic comedy.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for John Travolta and Catherine Zeta-Jones. George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones had great chemistry, leading to their pairing in other films.

Description: Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy sorority girl, enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, only to find her true calling in the legal world. This film blends comedy with a heartwarming story of self-discovery.

Fact: Reese Witherspoon was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Elle Woods. The film spawned a sequel and a Broadway musical.

Description: Two out-of-work salesmen land internships at Google, where their old-school sales tactics clash with the tech-savvy younger generation, leading to comedic situations and personal growth.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, making it one of the few films to showcase the real Googleplex. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson previously starred together in "Wedding Crashers."