Lawyer

Was there a lawyer you saw in real life, or in TV / Movies that inspired you to go into law?

Asked by Talia Green almost 12 years ago

I did enjoy some of the legal movies out there - A Few Good Men, the Rainmaker, and my personal favorite The Verdict with Paul Newman.  I wouldn't say they inspired me to go into law though.  I carefully chose my career.  My choice to go into law was because I wanted to be able to help people.  

Do you ever wish you did something different for a career, and if so: what?

Asked by Tran over 11 years ago

Sometimes I wish I had had kids younger.. maybe jumped straight into real estate as a twenty year old or something.  I find filmaking and real estate development facinating - I like the creativity in designing all the different moving parts.  To be honest though, I don't look back.  I look forward.  And if there was something different that I wanted to be doing, I'd be doing it.  Life is too short.  

How do you feel about a lawyer that has been canceling his court dates for years, on one client?

Asked by Michael over 11 years ago

It shouldn't really happen here.  After the third adjournment you can ask the judge to make the hearing "peremptory" - meaning that no further adjournments will be granted.  I do recall the wise words of a mentor in law school, however, who said "Delay is a powerful weapon."  

How did you become a lawyer. i am thinking of becoming one. how do i start. i am in 7th grade

Asked by Diego about 11 years ago

Diego the best thing that you can do right now is to help out in your community.  Ask you parents for help and get out there and start contributing.  Lawyers are almost always active in the community, and helping other is a great way to familiarize yourself with the issues being faced in your community. 

If my boyfriend has warrants out for his arrest (failure to show up to court for traffic tickets, and one for failure to show up to court for a protection order) can we go to court to get our marriage license and get married, or will he get arrested?

Asked by Mikayla over 8 years ago

I know you don't mention immigration but I'm hoping you might know.Do illegal immigrants once arrested get deported immediately or do the go to jail first?If the latter,can they pay a fine to avoid jail time?Thank you if you take the time to answer.

Asked by CuriousM almost 11 years ago

Need a letter for RIBC Compliance Dept. Falsely advised, then didn't invest the money as decided & didn't tell me, I didn't know that "cash" on my statement meant that savings account wasn't opened as said, gave me 3 months interest consolation.

Asked by Booby over 11 years ago