Well see, its a small world, I too am a trial attorney. Maybe that's why I am a little wary of strangers. After spending years defending criminals, I know what people like my clients are capable of!!

I don't know you personally and I did not mean to offend you. But there have been several Lightnings broken into lately. For that matter, even some of the board members have sent bad checks to others during "group buy" events. That does not mean that this board is filled with bad people because I truely respect and trust 99% of the people on this board. But the reality is that the world is filled with people who will rip you off. It never hurts to be somewhat wary and cautious. That was my point to the other board members. My post was aimed at the other members, although I guess I need to be a little more political. Anyway, as I stated before, welcome to the board, but just understand my concerns.
What type of trial work do you practice? I am in the military and just switched from being a defense attorney to being in charge of a prosecutors office.

 

Jag - Yep, small world! I understand on the distrusting thing...I, too, often have to remember to have a light trigger finger when I see newbies on mustang or cobra boards.

The more I think about what I've been doing lately, I've really been more of a "litigator" than a "trial attorney." I am doing a lot of commercial litigation and white collar stuff (institution-side). I work in a branch office of a large Boston based firm, and have been out of school only for 2 years now. Although I'm in court quite often because we're overworked and understaffed attorney-wise, I find that my day consists mostly of dictating letters, talking on the phone, and drafting pleadings.

Since we have big clients (banks, media outlets, newspapers, etc), the last thing they want is a trial. Unfortunately, it's what I like to do...oh well. Not to mention the golden handcuffs.

Anyway, back to the L discussion!