tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post5660854956540549580..comments2024-03-12T21:13:06.850-05:00Comments on Legal Schnauzer: Massive Law Firm Is Exposed For Overbilling Clients, Shining Light On a Profession's Nasty Underbellylegalschnauzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-66702861001193163502017-02-07T03:20:14.383-06:002017-02-07T03:20:14.383-06:00Never hire a "Law FIRM." You're pay...Never hire a "Law FIRM." You're paying for too much overhead there, plus their retirement funds, fancy car payments, etc.<br /><br />Seek out the individual mavericks. You can always wheel & deal with a singular attorney vs. a "FIRM." And if he/she screws you over, it's easier to kick one butt than an entire "FIRM."<br /><br />Guys who seek positions in "FIRMS" are "group thinkers," higher-up butt-kissers, ladder-climbers, etc. Seek out the Individualists who work for themselves. Knowing a little bit about personalities helps. Hard-nosed doesn't necessarily mean bad. Workaholics are good & tough. Nice & Relaxed could mean Lazy, etc.<br /><br />And make sure they don't belong to the "brotherhood" either way.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-55606822626265739532013-03-30T20:25:23.780-05:002013-03-30T20:25:23.780-05:00Too bad! Should not have hired that criminal juris...Too bad! Should not have hired that criminal jurist- J. Harvie Wilkinson the turd:<br /><br />http://www.businesspundit.com/weather-channel-kills-family-legacy/jeffey spruillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-78164993670955240382013-03-30T00:28:05.073-05:002013-03-30T00:28:05.073-05:00Had do you know the columnist & his editor wif...Had do you know the columnist & his editor wife from the Va. Pilot have been made is when they write about it the SAME DAY Karl rove inquires whether a decision had been made to keep the U.S. attorneys in their jobs: <br /><br /><br />Most of you are far brighter than your elected officials and the mass media understand. Dave Addis<br /><br />"My husband and I want to do something different," she wrote in a message to the newspaper staff Thursday. Kay Tucker Addis<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/14/AR2007031400519_2.htmljeffrey spruillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-16969781418732838702013-03-29T15:55:52.641-05:002013-03-29T15:55:52.641-05:00Anon at 1:49--
I think you make a great point. Be...Anon at 1:49--<br /><br />I think you make a great point. Bentley is playing with fire by sending powerful signals of weakness. He's in a tank with sharks, and he had better realize that.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-27388288441860865582013-03-29T13:49:28.043-05:002013-03-29T13:49:28.043-05:00Hey guess who is the law firm representing Del Mar...Hey guess who is the law firm representing Del Marsh in the switcheroo case? Yep - Bradley Arant. Who else?<br /><br />Wake up Robert Bentley. They'll have you in Federal prison for their sins soon . . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-53612752746344769652013-03-29T13:47:37.496-05:002013-03-29T13:47:37.496-05:00Lembke also was Bob Riley's lawyer when he eva...Lembke also was Bob Riley's lawyer when he evaded testifying in the bingo trial. Slime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-52165132534966958372013-03-29T13:38:04.018-05:002013-03-29T13:38:04.018-05:00People might be better off representing themselves...People might be better off representing themselves than being represented by a lawyer who "under represents". Either that or every family should send a least one kid to law school, just in case. Oh, and keep the kid close.e.a.f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-47018080692499690932013-03-29T12:20:48.821-05:002013-03-29T12:20:48.821-05:00Yes, and Lembke's affidavit was filled with he...Yes, and Lembke's affidavit was filled with hedge language--"I don't recall a phone call," "I don't believe such a call took place." If my memory is correct, he never flatly denied the call or his participation in it or the topic that was discussed. He covered his ass for possible perjury before Congress.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-86740212310876271142013-03-29T12:19:53.700-05:002013-03-29T12:19:53.700-05:00I wonder if Luther Strange is planning on taking t...I wonder if Luther Strange is planning on taking the $3500 tax credit for his son's preschool . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-56276510715396967512013-03-29T12:15:53.378-05:002013-03-29T12:15:53.378-05:00Matt Lembke is the guy who gave Rob Riley a sworn ...Matt Lembke is the guy who gave Rob Riley a sworn affadavit that he was not on the phone with Dana Jill Simpson in the Siegelman case - he was Rob's alibi. Then Lembke got the biggest legal contract in the history of the state of Alabama to handle the Water wars. True story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-34135571580762965752013-03-29T09:16:48.096-05:002013-03-29T09:16:48.096-05:00Looks like Scrushy might be familiar with this con...Looks like Scrushy might be familiar with this concept of over billing. Did I read where his defense cost 25 million? I'd say that is over the top extreme! His attorneys become millionaires and he's out that money and goes to the pen. These attorneys are rather brave. Or maybe just stupid. Something tells me they are going to screw over the wrong people eventually. Trying to play in the big leagues could prove dangerous for them. I'm surprised they get away with being such parasites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-37538313852735514382013-03-28T23:09:16.771-05:002013-03-28T23:09:16.771-05:00@ 11:08 am
I must say thank you for the chuckle. ...@ 11:08 am <br />I must say thank you for the chuckle. Although if you were in any way trying to defend Jesse Evans, you actually cast a darker shadow. Considering how the banking industry and certain lawyers (Bradley Arant & Haskell Slaughter) have tried and in many cases succeeded in screwing developers in the state, does not speak highly of Jesse by drawing attention to his alleged "expertise"! Furthermore, I do not think most people ( including many lawyers) would care nor be impressed that he has a "good reputation" amongst attorneys in the state. Just a thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-53220132426608809922013-03-28T21:34:58.445-05:002013-03-28T21:34:58.445-05:00Alabama Property Rights and Remedies.
Screw your ...Alabama Property Rights and Remedies.<br /><br />Screw your Clients!jeffrey spruillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-23211160860336922182013-03-28T18:52:07.788-05:002013-03-28T18:52:07.788-05:00Any attorney who consults with a potential client ...Any attorney who consults with a potential client in your situation should early on inquire if there are possible grounds for a counterclaim. If such grounds exist, and the attorney takes the case, such a counterclaim should be filed with the answer. It's called a compulsory counterclaim, and it's an essential step in any case similar to the one you describe.<br /><br />This is not complicated strategy; it's a fundamental legal tactic that any semi-competent lawyer should know. You shouldn't have been forced to ask Mr. Odom multiple times about a counterclaim; it should have been done at the outset of your case.<br /><br />Jesse Evans, without question, is a competent enough lawyer to know how to handle such matters. As a member of the bar myself, I find his failure to take required actions on your behalf to be highly disturbing. I can't blame you for being upset about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-19048001554183041922013-03-28T18:34:28.590-05:002013-03-28T18:34:28.590-05:00Great point, Jeffrey. Look what discovery unearthe...Great point, Jeffrey. Look what discovery unearthed in the DLA Piper case--incriminating e-mails.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-9287989089308688862013-03-28T17:36:08.050-05:002013-03-28T17:36:08.050-05:00If only discovery was allowed in your case Mr. Sch...If only discovery was allowed in your case Mr. Schnauzer--what a vermin infestation would be exposed--but that "souther cracker Acker" knew this too.jeffrey spruillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-34352036058835112522013-03-28T16:07:04.570-05:002013-03-28T16:07:04.570-05:00Anon at 3:47--
Thanks for sharing the info about ...Anon at 3:47--<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the info about Mr. Lembke. He, of course, is a big Bradley Arant guy, strongly tied to Team Riley. Kudos to Mark Montiel for shining light on this.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-80687379700963502822013-03-28T16:06:06.546-05:002013-03-28T16:06:06.546-05:00Andrew:
Thanks so much. It sounds like the lawyer...Andrew:<br /><br />Thanks so much. It sounds like the lawyers at DLA Piper got careless and put a lot of stuff in writing about the overbilling of their wealthy client. That just got me to thinking about the ways lawyers will undermine non-wealthy clients, things I've seen first-hand.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-51192986761074529692013-03-28T15:47:02.246-05:002013-03-28T15:47:02.246-05:00This reminded me that Matt Lembke is raping Jeffer...This reminded me that Matt Lembke is raping Jefferson County in fees in the bankruptcy case. I think it's something around $400 per hour he's charging. I heard a local Montgomery radio host talking about it, Mark Montiel.<br /><br />Montiel is also a lawyer. Looks like he turned on one of the tribe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-53814599480395172902013-03-28T15:09:51.312-05:002013-03-28T15:09:51.312-05:00Very perceptive, as your first commenter stated. I...Very perceptive, as your first commenter stated. I don't recall ever seeing this issue raises so well. It deserves a lot of recommendations.<br />Andrew KreigAndrew Kreighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636590913752261818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-11653120181371808602013-03-28T13:30:30.714-05:002013-03-28T13:30:30.714-05:00Anon at 12:02, don't count on that super nice ...Anon at 12:02, don't count on that super nice guy being so honest when the right pressure is put on him. He may be one of the kindest men you know. Civic minded, great husband and father. He may even be your friend. He may be one of the leaders in your church and school. He may be one of the most respected lawyers in the south. He may have been president of the Alabama Bar. Your children may have even gone to prom together. Will he knowingly cheat you and screw you over if told to do so. In a heartbeat. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-51599669403475530472013-03-28T12:55:40.802-05:002013-03-28T12:55:40.802-05:00yes LS, my fav and youngest son the real poet, his...yes LS, my fav and youngest son the real poet, his fav.<br /><br />been working on it awhile, Murphy always on my doggie trail, too.<br /><br />other day, doggie old, couldn't wag tail as used to - called it,<br /><br />tag wailing, for 100 or thereabouts very cool canine indeed.<br /><br />PP<br /><br />postscript: the way to take back our "civics" right, in grammar school, is to have a Legal Schnauzer teach how to write, file, and especially expose the corruption at the root.<br /><br />thank you LS & Mrs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667059914458248898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-51785569084152553372013-03-28T12:13:52.255-05:002013-03-28T12:13:52.255-05:00Anon at 12:00--
Would love to know the firm that ...Anon at 12:00--<br /><br />Would love to know the firm that handled your estate case. I'm going to run copies of some of the bills we got from Lange Simpson. I swear, I think if these lawyers think about your case while taking a dump, you get billed for it.legalschnauzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619089628125964154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-45645284898620309872013-03-28T12:02:51.167-05:002013-03-28T12:02:51.167-05:00I really know ONE lawyer personally that is a nice...I really know ONE lawyer personally that is a nice guy and honest. If you can believe there is an honest lawyer. Tony Snable. Very nice, very caring and very honest. We have used his services for a very long time maybe 30 plus years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669412675139526125.post-41130745487886237732013-03-28T12:00:34.207-05:002013-03-28T12:00:34.207-05:00we had to deal with one of the largest law firms ...we had to deal with one of the largest law firms in Bham years ago handling an estate and we were raped. It was amazing what they charged. If someone called them even for one second 175.00 a call. By the time they got through with a very simple will they had taken a major chunk of the money in the estate. FOR WHAT..nothing no one contested and no one filed anything against the estate. Does the Bible not speak against lawyers? I tell you I could not with a clear conscience represent anyone that I knew was guilty or murder trying to get them found not guilty. I would have to fix it someway to get them convicted but then I would not stoop to that level and be one to start with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com