With Harriet Miers stepping down as White House counsel (see here), the question was who would offer the expertise needed to handle any possible upcoming investigations.  The answer: Fred F. Fielding. According to Fox News, he has it all, having served under both Nixon and Reagan. And when serving Reagan, he had as an assistant the now-Chief Justice, John Roberts.  Although also a business attorney, his web site at Wiley, Rein & Fielding notes that he is recognized by Washingtonian magazine as a "Top Criminal Defense Attorney."  This appointment sends the message that the White House is ready for future subpoenas.

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