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Kath Las Colinas Jan 15th 2013 3:14 am

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The BH loves a lawyer; at least that's what he tells me
Hahaha

Porth Jan 15th 2013 3:20 am

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I have a very close relationship with one!

Dick Dasterdly Jan 15th 2013 4:19 am

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484205)
You all love lawyers then! That is reassuring to know.

The Law Society does not oversee lawyers its the guys in Leamington Spa.


Do you really think the SRA would even exist in its present form were it not beneficial first and foremost to its own members who regularly pay their membership fees ?

Porth Jan 15th 2013 5:11 am

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One has to have faith.

My experience is positive although I do not come from that area of the law.

Dick Dasterdly Jan 15th 2013 5:29 am

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484539)
One has to have faith.

My experience is positive although I do not come from that area of the law.


In that case I shall start saying my prayers every night as a last resort, as mine have been negative in the extreme.

Porth Jan 15th 2013 5:31 am

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You needed a good lawyer

whitelinen Jan 15th 2013 5:47 am

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484583)
You needed a good lawyer



define good lawyer

Dick Dasterdly Jan 15th 2013 6:06 am

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Originally Posted by whitelinen (Post 10484623)
define good lawyer

Good point, I imagine there must be lots of them.

However a genuinely honest and sincere lawyer,.....well that could be another question.

It must be mentioned that they probably make as much if not more by looking after the interests of the bad guys as those of the goodies, so the question arises do they really care a toss about justice at all, as long as they have work and are making good money ?

Porth Jan 15th 2013 6:38 am

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I could take the next ten years explaining the situation to you.

But this morning a friend who lives in Cheltenham and practices on the Midlands circuit left home at 08h.00 for a hearing at the Birmingham Crown Court. He was heard at 14.30 due to a delay with the CPS. He left at 15.15 and got paid by the time overhead is deducted of some £80. Would you do that?

Govt cutting back on Legal aid so what price please justice?

Suggest you go to the Mags Court on a Monday morning more like a sheep sale.

I suppose I should say both good and not so good contributors on this forum?

Porth Jan 15th 2013 6:40 am

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I overlooked one point. I care truly care that is why for the last three years I have worked on a pro bono basis.

I suppose it is because I am a practising Christian.

Dick Dasterdly Jan 15th 2013 9:05 am

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484726)

Suggest you go to the Mags Court on a Monday morning more like a sheep sale.

I suppose I should say both good and not so good contributors on this forum?

Of course there are, but our opinions are virtually irrelevant in the greater scheme of things.
A lawyers contribution could decide the whole future of an individual for better or for worse, in less than a day.

Big difference I think.


Yes I've experienced Magistrates Courts from the right side of the fence I might add and much prefered a sheep sale any day of the week as that was partly my trade.

Anyway, nice to know you do genuinely care.
I only hope that you are batting for the goodies. ;)

notacontrathinker Jan 15th 2013 4:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484726)

But this morning a friend who lives in Cheltenham and practices on the Midlands circuit left home at 08h.00 for a hearing at the Birmingham Crown Court. He was heard at 14.30 due to a delay with the CPS. He left at 15.15 and got paid by the time overhead is deducted of some £80. Would you do that?

No. I'd move closer to work.

Porth Jan 15th 2013 5:23 pm

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Originally Posted by notacontrathinker (Post 10485661)
No. I'd move closer to work.

With respect not possible and it is the Midlands Circuit so could equally pick up Worcester and the like. However it is a futile argument neither you or I have to do it.

notacontrathinker Jan 15th 2013 6:03 pm

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10485685)
With respect not possible and it is the Midlands Circuit so could equally pick up Worcester and the like. However it is a futile argument neither you or I have to do it.

You mean he doesn't get paid travel time, waiting time and expenses ?

He should join a better paid profession.

whitelinen Jan 16th 2013 12:46 am

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Originally Posted by Porth (Post 10484729)
I overlooked one point. I care truly care that is why for the last three years I have worked on a pro bono basis.

I suppose it is because I am a practising Christian.


Porth.......Can we assume that you neither live nor work in Spain?


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