The Court Of Public Opinion » responsibility http://the-court-of-public-opinion.com All About the Legal and Law Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:22:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Citizens Lack Personal Responsibility Thanks To Lawyers http://the-court-of-public-opinion.com/citizens-lack-personal-responsibility-thanks-to-lawyers/ http://the-court-of-public-opinion.com/citizens-lack-personal-responsibility-thanks-to-lawyers/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:03:48 +0000 The Court Of Public Opinon Recently I met a young college student who was to become a lawyer. She said that she planned on becoming an attorney for slip and fall injuries. I told her that I hoped she slipped and fell so hard she had amnesia while traveling in Bangladesh. She was taken a back by my comment and asked what my problem is. I said as an entrepreneur, you are, that is to say Lawyers are the biggest problem facing American Business.

She indicated that she would be helping people who fell get the representation that they needed. I indicated to her, that she was full of crap and only cared about making money illegitimately on the backs of hard working businesses. She said that business owners who did not keep up their properties should pay and not be able to get away with things. I said oh, really and I suppose after they are done paying the lawsuit and gone out of business that they would then be able to comply with your version of what was needed? I told her that was pure hokum as there are already regulations for such things and they are enforced and that most of the regulations were in place because of trial lawyer lobbyists to make your extortion tactics to win lawsuits easier? She was a cute gal, about 25 and thought she could easily outwit me?

I asked her; are you saying that no one is to blame for anything? Are you proposing that we continue to relieve the citizens, government or companies of any blame for any action? If so, you will be promoting a very scary future, yet one, which is coming. Are you to saying you are on-board with new paradigm of the right to be irresponsible?

She retorted back; Well I do not care what you say, I am going to be a lawyer and I am going to sue people like you! I said I see, and you will probably make a good one too, you think just like the rest of those scoundrels already and you have not even passed the bar yet. Think on this.

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#1 Be candid. Your attorney can help you more if she knows the WHOLE story, not just the good part or your side of things.

#2 Be truthful. Lies can easily be exposed. Your case will be much stronger when you are honest.

#3 Be responsive. If your lawyer asks you a question, answer it fully and directly. Follow directions from your lawyer.

#4 Be accessible. Your attorney may need to talk with you without delay, so be available and return calls promptly.

#5 Be discreet. Dont discuss your case with anyone other than your lawyer or her staff. While some information may be disclosed, it can be difficult to know the difference. So its best not to talk about any of it.

#6 Be reasonable. While you may have the best case in the world, sometimes its better to cut your losses and get on with your life. The court system is designed to solve problems, whether its through settlement or litigation. It is not the place to enact vengeance.

#7 Be understanding. Your lawyer has other clients and maybe a personal life. Dont expect her to drop everything to respond to your every whim.

#8 Be patient. The legal process takes much longer than the hour shown on T.V. Some cases can take years. So dont expect immediate results.

#9 Be kind. Treat your lawyer, her staff, and the opposing counsel with respect and consideration. They may be more reasonable when dealing with you and your claim.

#10 Be realistic. The big verdict/windfall cases get a lot of publicity, but they are rare. Even with large awards, they must first be used to pay court costs, attorney’s fees, expert witness bills, deposition costs, etc.

Winning a case takes much more than just hiring a lawyer. Its a team effort. Follow these and other sound practices to help your team win.

Copyright 2005 Carolyn E. Wright

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Carolyn E. Wright, Esq., has a unique legal practice aimed squarely at the needs of photographers. A pro photographer herself, Carolyn has the credentials and the experience to protect photographers. Shes represented clients in multimillion dollar litigations, but also has the desire to help new photographers just starting their careers. Carolyn graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor, and from Tennessee Tech University with a Masters of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in music.

She wrote the book on photography law. 88 Secrets to the Law for Photographers, by Carolyn and well-known professional photographer, Scott Bourne, is scheduled for fall 2005 release by Olympic Mountain School Press. Carolyn also is a columnist for PhotoFocus Magazine.

Carolyn specializes in wildlife and portrait/event photography and her legal website is http://www.photoattorney.com.

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