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03-24-2009, 09:36 PM
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For what it's worth
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: With Thumper
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
Does anyone know of a lawyer that will take a malpractice case against another lawyer? I have a referral that is pretty much a slam dunk because the lawyer has already been disciplined by the bar.
Help?
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08-03-2010, 11:25 AM
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#1877
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Random Syndicate (admin)
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Romantically enfranchised
Posts: 13,171
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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Do you by chance have a recommendation of either a family or divorce lawyer here in the bay area?
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He seems to just have a few questions regarding his girlfriend/fiance/wife (I'm not sure what their status is)'s ex who is "being a pain in the ass." No idea what that means. Last I heard, they were living in the East Bay, if that makes any difference.
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08-03-2010, 05:16 PM
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#1878
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Duchy of Penske
Posts: 2,088
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan
Message sent to me by a friend on Facebook:
He seems to just have a few questions regarding his girlfriend/fiance/wife (I'm not sure what their status is)'s ex who is "being a pain in the ass." No idea what that means. Last I heard, they were living in the East Bay, if that makes any difference.
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I have someone good in Seattle, if they would like to move first.  |
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08-03-2010, 06:36 PM
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Hello, Dum-Dum.
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 9,488
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan
Message sent to me by a friend on Facebook:
He seems to just have a few questions regarding his girlfriend/fiance/wife (I'm not sure what their status is)'s ex who is "being a pain in the ass." No idea what that means. Last I heard, they were living in the East Bay, if that makes any difference.
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I would reply by PM if I had a name, but I don't. Instead I'll say what I always say in requests for a referral for family law -- it depends on the county. The bestest, most high-powered attorney in the world is useless in family court if he/she doesn't know the judge, and isn't known by the judge. I think it has something to do with the fact that there is almost no law in family law and it's all about equity (a.k.a the judge guessing which side is the shit head in any given controversy), and with so few data points it's natural for the judge to rely on the evidence of which side has the shit head lawyer. So the best family law practitioners are the ones who have been doing it 5+ years and are known for being impeccably honest even at the expense of their own clients' short term interests and have built a real reputation. Anyone else could be a shyster and you wouldn't even know it until it was too late.
I realize this is useless advice for someone who just wants a return phone call and legal advice.
BTW, everything I just said also animates my advice to people looking for a DUI defense. Best lawyer ain't shit; what you need is the guy who knows what the judge is giving out for first offenses by guys who ___________ (look like you). |
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08-03-2010, 10:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Duchy of Penske
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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I would reply by PM if I had a name, but I don't. Instead I'll say what I always say in requests for a referral for family law -- it depends on the county. The bestest, most high-powered attorney in the world is useless in family court if he/she doesn't know the judge, and isn't known by the judge. I think it has something to do with the fact that there is almost no law in family law and it's all about equity (a.k.a the judge guessing which side is the shit head in any given controversy), and with so few data points it's natural for the judge to rely on the evidence of which side has the shit head lawyer. So the best family law practitioners are the ones who have been doing it 5+ years and are known for being impeccably honest even at the expense of their own clients' short term interests and have built a real reputation. Anyone else could be a shyster and you wouldn't even know it until it was too late.
I realize this is useless advice for someone who just wants a return phone call and legal advice.
BTW, everything I just said also animates my advice to people looking for a DUI defense. Best lawyer ain't shit; what you need is the guy who knows what the judge is giving out for first offenses by guys who ___________ (look like you).
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Yes, exactly. I know someone in King County, WA, if the couple at issue wants to move here before breaking up. |
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10-18-2010, 11:52 AM
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Moderasaurus Rex
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 26,001
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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His pistol butts a-twinkle,
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08-11-2012, 02:56 PM
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Hello, Dum-Dum.
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 9,488
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Re: Discussion of Firms and Life in SF/SV
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