Signs Your Lawyer Isn’t Working Out

The list for June 9, 1998
The Top 16 Signs Your Lawyer
Isn’t Working Out

  1. His idea of a key immunity deal involves penicillin shots.

  2. Open argument in which he called the prosecutor a "Doo-Doo Head" could hurt your case.

  3. Tries to cheer you up by saying how great you look in orange.

  4. In the middle of your trial, he crawls underneath the bench and actually tries to "please the court."

  5. Uses rhyming couplets like Johnny Cochran, but they all end in "Nantucket."

  6. Giggles hysterically at the mere mention of the Penal Code.

  7. Keeps trying to call a witness named "Johnny, the Trouser Troll."

  8. A closer look at his diploma reveals it’s from Yale Lock School.

  9. The only question she can come up with during cross-examination is, "Isn’t it true that you’re a lying bastard?"

  10. Constantly raising objections to the "vibes" he’s getting from the jury.

  11. Every time the judge sustains one of his objections, he screams, "Yahtzee!"

  12. Dental problem forces her to use short, concise sentences comprised of commonly used, clearly understood words.

  13. Instead of saying "Your honor, I object," he now just rolls his eyes and says, "Whatever."

  14. Claims staring at your cleavage is a necessary part of the "discovery" processes.

  15. Offers to waive his usual fees in exchange for your panties.
And the Number 1 Sign Your Lawyer Isn’t Working Out…

  1. "Nice breasts, Your Honor."
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CREDITS
Selected from 118 submissions from 44 contributors.
Today’s list authors were:

  • Ed Smith, Chattanooga, TN — 1 (11th #1)
  • David G. Scott, Kansas City, MO — 2, 5
  • Jeff Downey, Raleigh, NC — 3
  • Josh Fruhlinger, Oakland, CA — 4
  • Jason Anderson, Birmingham, AL — 6, 8
  • Gregory Swarthout, Murray, UT — 7
  • Paul Seaburn, Houston, TX — 9, 14
  • Craig Stacey, Lisle, IL — 10
  • Kim Moser, New York, NY — 11
  • Martell Stroup, Boston, MA — 11
  • Bill Muse, Seattle, WA — 12
  • Paul Seaburn, Houston, TX — 12
  • David Kass, Brooklyn, NY — 13, 16, Banner Tag
  • Paul Schindler, Orinda, CA — 15
  • Dave Henry, Slidell, LA — 16
  • Gerard McDonald, New Haven, CT — 16
  • Larry G. Hollister, Concord, CA — RU List Name
  • Peg Warner, Exeter, NH — Topic
  • Chris White, New York, NY — List owner/moderator
  • Rick James, Los Angeles, CA — Ambience
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