Re: Fan trips before lawyers

Jim,

While I agree about the general public, I still blame attorneys. Why? Watch TV; drive down the street; read a newspaper; you will see many advertisements with "Injured? Call 555-9999. We don't get paid unless you get paid. Law Offices of XXXXXX" This advertising by lawyers (and doctors) is a fairly recent thing, and seems to coincide with the large number of cases in recent years. Most of us can remember when doctors and lawyers could not advertise. That was back when we had more freedom and people didn't sue every time we turned around. BYTW, my brother is assistant AG with a large midwestern state; he even says he doesn't like lawyers!

Skip Luke
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