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How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
Alot. It varies by years of practice as well. The longer you've practiced the more potential clients you have to sue you.How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
Does moderated count?How many users here have law degrees anyway?
Do we have and medical doctors other than jene bramel?
What is the SoL like on malpractice in New York/NJ?Alot. It varies by years of practice as well. The longer you've practiced the more potential clients you have to sue you.How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
. Yeah I did an appellate clerkship. I have some mixed feelings about it and probably wouldn't have done it in hindsight. It was an interesting experience and might have helped me get my second and third jobs, but I don't really know for sure. What I do know for sure is that I gave up many thousands of dollars to do that instead of a firm job. I was sort of naive about money at the time, I just sort of assumed the money wasn't a big deal, but it's 12 years later and I still haven't paid off my student loans.I might not be the best guy to ask though, I don't actually like being a lawyer and I try to avoid bringing it up in social contexts. I agree somewhat with some of the stuff Shick! was saying. Some of these other guys in here sound like they have esquire tattooed on their foreheads.I think Fatguy clerked. Hopefully he'll stop in the thread to offer his perspective.
6 years.What is the SoL like on malpractice in New York/NJ?Alot. It varies by years of practice as well. The longer you've practiced the more potential clients you have to sue you.How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
Wow, really? In CA it's 1 year.6 years.What is the SoL like on malpractice in New York/NJ?Alot. It varies by years of practice as well. The longer you've practiced the more potential clients you have to sue you.How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
Wow, really? In CA it's 1 year.6 years.What is the SoL like on malpractice in New York/NJ?Alot. It varies by years of practice as well. The longer you've practiced the more potential clients you have to sue you.How much do lawyers typically pay for malpractice insurance? I assume this varies by type of lawyer?
The statute of limitations for bringing a malpractice claim against an attorney is found at California Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6. In order to be viable, any legal malpractice action must be commenced within the time limits set forth in the code section. If you do not file a legal malpractice lawsuit before the expiration of the statue of limitations, your lawsuit will be forever time-barred. California Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6 provides that:
A. An action against an attorney for a wrongful act or omission, other than for actual fraud, arising in the performance of professional services shall be commenced within one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the facts constituting the wrongful act or omission, or four years from the date of the wrongful act or omission whichever occurs first.
You mentioned the name which cannot be mentioned.... Yeah I did an appellate clerkship. I have some mixed feelings about it and probably wouldn't have done it in hindsight. It was an interesting experience and might have helped me get my second and third jobs, but I don't really know for sure. What I do know for sure is that I gave up many thousands of dollars to do that instead of a firm job. I was sort of naive about money at the time, I just sort of assumed the money wasn't a big deal, but it's 12 years later and I still haven't paid off my student loans.I might not be the best guy to ask though, I don't actually like being a lawyer and I try to avoid bringing it up in social contexts. I agree somewhat with some of the stuff Shick! was saying. Some of these other guys in here sound like they have esquire tattooed on their foreheads.I think Fatguy clerked. Hopefully he'll stop in the thread to offer his perspective.
I did a two year clerkship with a State Supreme Court. I loved the work, and it made me a MUCH better researcher, writer, and legal thinker. Do a little due diligence on the Judge beforehand to make sure that you will be able to work with them - I saw some clerks clash with their Judge and it never ended well. Call some of the Judge's former clerks - this will give you the best idea of the working relationship.Any former clerks in here? I have a bunch of clerkship interviews coming up, and I guess I'm looking for general feedback. Did you enjoy the experience? Has it helped you with 2nd or 3rd (or beyond) jobs? Is it worth taking if I'm offered?
I'm usually not a huge fan of my profession but I hate the we are all pigs attack because I specifically work hard to not be that guy.. Yeah I did an appellate clerkship. I have some mixed feelings about it and probably wouldn't have done it in hindsight. It was an interesting experience and might have helped me get my second and third jobs, but I don't really know for sure. What I do know for sure is that I gave up many thousands of dollars to do that instead of a firm job. I was sort of naive about money at the time, I just sort of assumed the money wasn't a big deal, but it's 12 years later and I still haven't paid off my student loans.I might not be the best guy to ask though, I don't actually like being a lawyer and I try to avoid bringing it up in social contexts. I agree somewhat with some of the stuff Shick! was saying. Some of these other guys in here sound like they have esquire tattooed on their foreheads.I think Fatguy clerked. Hopefully he'll stop in the thread to offer his perspective.
Thankfully, in our social circle, there is a prominent plaintiff's personal injury attorney, so most of the anti-attorney stuff gets directed his way and I usually escape unscathed.Yankee23Fan said:I'm usually not a huge fan of my profession but I hate the we are all pigs attack because I specifically work hard to not be that guy.fatguyinalittlecoat said:. Yeah I did an appellate clerkship. I have some mixed feelings about it and probably wouldn't have done it in hindsight. It was an interesting experience and might have helped me get my second and third jobs, but I don't really know for sure. What I do know for sure is that I gave up many thousands of dollars to do that instead of a firm job. I was sort of naive about money at the time, I just sort of assumed the money wasn't a big deal, but it's 12 years later and I still haven't paid off my student loans.I might not be the best guy to ask though, I don't actually like being a lawyer and I try to avoid bringing it up in social contexts. I agree somewhat with some of the stuff Shick! was saying. Some of these other guys in here sound like they have esquire tattooed on their foreheads.bigbottom said:I think Fatguy clerked. Hopefully he'll stop in the thread to offer his perspective.
Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
I was a huge fan of Kevin Pollock in A Few Good Men.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
I'm partial to Saul Goodman.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Em wants to be a fake lawyer???So just to be clear, it's not illegal to claim to be a lawyer in this thread as long as you don't charge for services? Hypothetically speaking for a friend, of course.
You really think they ruined this thread? I don't, I find it fascinating reading. It's always interesting to learn about a profession IMO and the responses from the lawyers further that. There's no doubt that a negative perception exists with the general public regarding lawyers (I honestly don't have that perception). Lawyer jokes/insults have been made on this board for years, the phrase "ambulance chasers" is well known, lawyers seem to have been blamed for all kinds of things in our culture. I just find their responses interesting rather than think the thread has been ruined.mr roboto said:Interesting turn of events that the non-lawyers ruined the thread in which lawyers were supposed to post so as to not ruin other threads.
Not 100% litigation types!Bah, I got sucked into the lawyer thread (which I think comprises 100% litigation types other than me). I don't want to be here. Backing away slowly...or quickly.
My cousin VinnieHey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
If only there had been a real lawyer as inspiring as the fictional character Clarence Darrow.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Most folks don't know the real story behind the "Monkey Trial".If only there had been a real lawyer as inspiring as the fictional character Clarence Darrow.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Spencer Tracy's portrayal was indeed fictional; the character was based on a real person, it was not the actual person.Most folks don't know the real story behind the "Monkey Trial".If only there had been a real lawyer as inspiring as the fictional character Clarence Darrow.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
That is about right. I have not talked to a single person all day; I have spent it working on memos, responding to e-mails, and making the occassional FFA post.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
You should apply at Bandini, Lambert, and Locke.That is about right. I have not talked to a single person all day; I have spent it working on memos, responding to e-mails, and making the occassional FFA post.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
If there is a movie that reflected this, I'm pretty sure no one would watch.
I should add:Spencer Tracy's portrayal was indeed fictional; the character was based on a real person, it was not the actual person.Most folks don't know the real story behind the "Monkey Trial".If only there had been a real lawyer as inspiring as the fictional character Clarence Darrow.Most lawyers either break down into one of two camps, whether they know it or not:Hey lawyers, who is your favorite fictional lawyer?
1. Spencer Tracey as Clarence Darrow in "Inherit The Wind"; or
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Forget it. I apologize to Hooper.Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
In fact, I'm typing this in the middle of court right now.
Not 100% litigation types!Bah, I got sucked into the lawyer thread (which I think comprises 100% litigation types other than me). I don't want to be here. Backing away slowly...or quickly.
Would it make you feel better that it was during an issue being litigated by other parties which didn't concern my client (which we took at an indigent rate so I wasn't billing on it) and this occurred after I talked previous down from harming himself with a knife and two hearings after I won liberal visitation for my client against a party who was keeping his son from him without cause?Forget it. I apologize to Hooper.Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
In fact, I'm typing this in the middle of court right now.
Wait, you weren't just in court, your actual case was being argued?Would it make you feel better that it was during an issue being litigated by other parties which didn't concern my client (which we took at an indigent rate so I wasn't billing on it) and this occurred after I talked previous down from harming himself with a knife and two hearings after I won liberal visitation for my client against a party who was keeping his son from him without cause?Forget it. I apologize to Hooper.Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
In fact, I'm typing this in the middle of court right now.
:flexlawyermuscles:
:flexstenographermuscles:Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
In fact, I'm typing this in the middle of court right now.
At Big Law? Yes.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
Entitle it, "The Springtime for Hitler Motion", and watch it win.I spent today making lunch and golf plans for the week, then having a discussion about the merits of losing a motion on purpose since we're going to go up on appeal anyway, and it could potentially save some time.
Then I responded to a bunch of emails from the owners' wife, who was asking nonsensical questions about speaking engagements that I do for marketing, as well as questioning expenses of $3.48 and $5.00 that were on my credit card, despite the fact that our accountant has receipts for all of my expenses.
I'm just that talented.Wait, you weren't just in court, your actual case was being argued?Would it make you feel better that it was during an issue being litigated by other parties which didn't concern my client (which we took at an indigent rate so I wasn't billing on it) and this occurred after I talked previous down from harming himself with a knife and two hearings after I won liberal visitation for my client against a party who was keeping his son from him without cause?Forget it. I apologize to Hooper.Eh, depends on area of practice. For the types I do I'm in court more often than I'm not.I thought most lawyers were more like Tom Cruise in "The Firm" minus the Mafia stuff.
Basically sitting at a desk piled high with work and never setting foot in a courtroom. No?
In fact, I'm typing this in the middle of court right now.
:flexlawyermuscles:
But enough about Christo!I think certain traits are probably found more often in lawyers due to the nature of the job and what it takes to become a lawyer. But that can be either good or bad.
Some of my absolute favorite people here are lawyers because they are well spoken, reasonable people that can see both sides, intelligent and yet still have compassion for others.
The flipside is that some of my least favorite people here are lawyers and they're condescending, obnoxious sticklers who would rather fight to the death over a technicality rather than show some compassion to a fellow FBG or concede that it's possible yo view something from a different angle.
But enough about Christo!I think certain traits are probably found more often in lawyers due to the nature of the job and what it takes to become a lawyer. But that can be either good or bad.
Some of my absolute favorite people here are lawyers because they are well spoken, reasonable people that can see both sides, intelligent and yet still have compassion for others.
The flipside is that some of my least favorite people here are lawyers and they're condescending, obnoxious sticklers who would rather fight to the death over a technicality rather than show some compassion to a fellow FBG or concede that it's possible yo view something from a different angle.
You win.Defended a 30-year old swimsuit/lingerie model today in a deposition. She was very badly injured in a bad accident involving a semi truck on a SoCal freeway, following which (as part of the same accident) she was t-boned by a pickup truck. Shattered pelvis, split liver, torn diaphragm, four surgeries.
Anyway, the opposing counsel taking the depo, a female, had her show her her extensive surgical scars, which are admittedly pretty bad.
I got to watch.
I was already giggling about her getting side-swiped by a semi.Did you giggle when she said "t-boned'?