mjosparky 4 #26 February 26, 2004 Jerry, You gotta tell me, what the hell is a "pro per plaintiff"?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #27 February 26, 2004 Quote I got nuthin but love for lawrocket. Whoever he is... Shouldnt you be on your way to mardi gras, kenneeeey? Nope, that's tonight. [remember, just because a man posts, doesn't mean that man is on his own time] witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #28 February 26, 2004 K.. have a good time! I'm gonna go to Texas. I'm tired of being cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #29 February 26, 2004 If you think lawyers are bad, just wait til you REALLY NEED one - you'll sing a different tune (they're not nicknamed "Land Sharks" for nothing ). As with all things, the media trumpets the failures and ignores the good. And not to bring up the gun thing again, but a lawyer is in a way like a firearm - a tool to be used for good or ill. However, unlike a firearm, which is an inert hunk of metal parts, an attorney has a set of ethics, just as we all do. And like all of us, there are some bad apples. They're the ones that give the rest a bad name, but that's the nature of the beast. Do we condemn other shingle-hangers (like doctors) because there are a *few* physicians who would be better off in another line of work? mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #30 February 26, 2004 Quote Quote I'm in my office after having deposed a pro per plaintiff Ok, what is a "pro per plaintiff"? Quote Jerry, You gotta tell me, what the hell is a "pro per plaintiff"? Dude! Its a Plaintiff who represents themselves. Sucks for the lawyers because they don't know what the hell their doing...but very entertaining to watch "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #31 February 26, 2004 Quote attorney has a set of ethics, just as we all do. And like all of us, there are some bad apples. They're the ones that give the rest a bad name Isn't it always like that? 99% of them are giving the rest of them a bad name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #32 February 26, 2004 You are? When? I think you mentioned it before - but i have slept since then.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmbale 0 #33 February 26, 2004 My father-in-law is a retired attorney. I have friends who are attorneys. The only one I tend to have problems with is my father-in-law. He argues semantics at family dinners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #34 February 26, 2004 Quote My father-in-law is a retired attorney. I have friends who are attorneys. The only one I tend to have problems with is my father-in-law. He argues semantics at family dinners. Arguing is the job. A good rousing argument to a retired lawyer is like watching a football game with an ex-football player. They are reminiscing about the good ol' days. Someone once said that getting in an argument with a lawyer is like being in a mudslinging contest with a pig. They don't care if they win, they are just enjoying the mud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #35 February 26, 2004 Quote Someone once said that getting in an argument with a lawyer is like being in a mudslinging contest with a pig. They don't care if they win, they are just enjoying the mud. man thats soooo true of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #36 February 26, 2004 Quote Dude! Its a Plaintiff who represents themselves. Sucks for the lawyers because they don't know what the hell their doing...but very entertaining to watch Yes, you are correct. This poor lady had no idea what she was doing. I know I coul have gotten information from her by asking questions like, "What did your previous lawyer tell you" and "what was all the stuff you told your lawyer before he moved?" She wouldnt' have known about attorney-client privilege. I could have gotten lots of goodies. But I did not. I felt bad for that lady. She had no idea what she was in for. So I had to take about 20 minutes and explain the process to her and what type of time and money lay ahead. She actually started telling me on her own, "The lawyer told me..." and I stopped her and said, "No! No! Don't tell me what was said between your lawyer and you. It's privileged." Sometimes the job is tough, like when I'm trying to represent my client while not hosing that poor lady. I know she's screwed - she has no case. If it was her lawyer I would have said it. For her, I told her what to expect from Vons, and how a "waiver of costs" is actually a lot of money that she will not owe. She'll get a settlement offer for nothing, but she will not owe anything, either. Poor thing... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #37 February 26, 2004 Oh PU - LEEEZE Now he'd have us believe he's a nice guy with a concience. I call BS! NO WAY a lawyer has one of those. Actually that was a standup thing to do. Nice. Real Nice - A-holeI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #38 February 26, 2004 So being a "pro per plaintiff" is about the same as acting as your own jumpmaster on your first AFF. Thanks, SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #39 February 26, 2004 Quote So being a "pro per plaintiff" is about the same as acting as your own jumpmaster on your first AFF. Thanks, Sparky Wow! That is a GREAT simile. I think i'm gonna use that in the future. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #40 February 26, 2004 Quote Quote So being a "pro per plaintiff" is about the same as acting as your own jumpmaster on your first AFF. Thanks, Sparky Wow! That is a GREAT simile. I think i'm gonna use that in the future. Like it!!! mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #41 February 26, 2004 Quote Quote So being a "pro per plaintiff" is about the same as acting as your own jumpmaster on your first AFF. Thanks, Sparky Wow! That is a GREAT simile. I think i'm gonna use that in the future. Would that mean our debrief is privileged information? Mr. Shark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #42 February 26, 2004 Well, Just how hateable are you -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendybird 0 #43 February 27, 2004 I'm offended that one would hate another they don't know personally. Career choice aside, if anyone judged you (reader, not just Lawrocket) because of something you once did or said, or even your career, would you be a tad uncomfortable? I don't talk about my career here because it's irrelevant to most of the threads. I don't list my deepest, darkest secrets here because they're private (well, except that one time ... at tunnel camp ...). I don't even talk about most of my dreams, aspirations, political convictions, personal beliefs (guess this post disqualifies that statement entirely) etc here because I'm sure there's someone who would find fault with them. I don't mind a constructive, logical argument over subjects that I'm qualified to argue, but frankly, I come here to laugh and chat with folks that I have something in common with. I don't know you, Lawrocket, so I can't say I hate you. All I know about you is you're a skydiver, you're becoming a Daddy soon, and you're a lawyer. 2 outta 3 ain't bad.Wendy "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #44 February 27, 2004 Quote Would that mean our debrief is privileged information? That's right, Mr. Shark. If you ever tell anyone about that short spot that I made that left us drifting over the I-15 at 6k, I'll get mad. Nobody knows about that, nor should they. It's not like I'm publicizing said brain-fart to every freaking skydiver who posts or lurks here. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
