the second visitor was talbot minis , biloxi counsel for northern case mutual , a hyper and jovial man who traveled in a very comfortable van , complete with a fast driver , leather seats and interior , a small workta-ble , two phones , a fax , beeper , television and vcr so minis could study video depositions , a laptop and a pc , and a sofa for quick naps , though he succumbed only after the most arduous days in court .