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You Know You've got the wrong lawyer when..... (Family Law)

Thu, 25 May 2000 05:31:00 GMT

You Know You've Got The Wrong Lawyer When...
<LI>During the initial consultation, he tries to sell you Amway
<LI> When the prosectutors see who he is, they high-five each other
<LI>Your lawyer picks the Jury by playing duck-duck-goose
<LI>Your lawyer keeps giving juror #4 the finger
<LI> Every Couple of minutes, he shouts;"I call Jack Daniels to the stand" and proceeds to drink a shot
<LI> Security Guards come in to shave your head, and talk about the lights dimming (for a speeding ticket)

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you have no idea

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you are sweeping

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