Character

Don Novak

professional polite measured

Don Novak acts as lawyer for Kierney-Passaic, accompanying engineer Burt Gantz to Toby Ziegler's office for discussions on upcoming House Resources testimony about the Polluter Pays bill. He introduces himself crisply, exchanges pleasantries with Toby, and responds to Burt's asides with measured professionalism. His presence underscores the company's legal preparation amid Burt's abrupt shift to whistleblower status, revealing falsified contamination reports and thrusting the meeting into crisis.

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Don Novak's Journey

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S4E18 · Privateers

Burt Gantz Defects — Whistleblower Appeal in Toby's Office

Controlled and watchful — alert to legal exposure and reputation risk, attempting to limit immediate damage.

Don Novak accompanies Burt, opening with formalities and listening as Burt diverges; he remains measured and professional, reacting to asides and the defection with guarded composure.

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S4E18 · Privateers

Burt's Defection — Toby Summons Josh

Guarded professionalism with an undercurrent of concern at the unexpected turn; calculating about damage control.

Don Novak introduces himself as Kierney-Passaic's lawyer, maintains professional civility during the meeting, and stands by as Burt defects and requests protection, representing corporate interests.

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