Caveman: Yes, I suppose instigating fights between people then stealing their food during the chaos could be considered a survival skill... And thus began the legal profession
@JohnnyDiego -That’s why it’s useless to become part of a class action suit.But you’d better believe the lawyers made plenty of $$$ in the process. Win or lose, they always get paid.
Ih my experience as a surprised member of the “class” in a few class-action suits, I have come to believe that the law firm’s actual customer is not the people who were cheated, exposed to dangerous products, or whatever, but in fact the companies that did the deed. In return for a fee that, while hefty, is still pennies on the dollar compared to the company’s actual liability, the law firm gets the people who were wronged to accept pennies on the dollar, thus immunizing the company against its true liability. Win-win for the law firm and the company; only the victims—who, of course, must settle for the class-action payment or spend (by their standards) a fortune to fight bring an individual suit—lose.
I just got a check for $70 as compensation in a class action suit against AT&T. Something about slow Internet connections. I guess the lawyers made out like bandits on that one.
Years ago, my friends agreed to a “friendly” divorce, share and share their assets, no fuss, no muss. Then she was advised to get a lawyer. Soon they both had lawyers. Keeping it simple, when they were done, they had a divorce, and the lawyers walked off with over 70% of their joint assets. so the ’toon’s about right?
Linux0s about 12 years ago
It’s just a put on… lawyers don’t leave any bones.
Blossoming about 12 years ago
Or the politics profession…
Linguist about 12 years ago
Must be a divorce attorney ….
pouncingtiger about 12 years ago
Future lobbyist
water_moon about 12 years ago
I’m not sure what’s better the comic or the comments, but so TRUE.
AKHenderson Premium Member about 12 years ago
Future reality show producer.
runar about 12 years ago
Lawyers are proof that some humans from the Tyrannosaaurus rex.
WCLamb about 12 years ago
@JohnnyDiego -That’s why it’s useless to become part of a class action suit.But you’d better believe the lawyers made plenty of $$$ in the process. Win or lose, they always get paid.
unnormal about 12 years ago
I’d have to conclude that this was a pretty smart blonde; probably an attorney, herself.
Rickapolis about 12 years ago
Don’t forget to keep track of billable hours.
Rational Anarchist about 12 years ago
“You could buy me a car, fill up the tank Tell me a boat full of lawyers just sank….” Robert Cray – Nothin’ But A Woman
turgilsa about 12 years ago
I’ve always believed that in all phylogeny there is no precedent for the ontogeny of a lawyer. Guess I was wrong. Thanks, Mr. Miller.
puddleglum1066 about 12 years ago
Ih my experience as a surprised member of the “class” in a few class-action suits, I have come to believe that the law firm’s actual customer is not the people who were cheated, exposed to dangerous products, or whatever, but in fact the companies that did the deed. In return for a fee that, while hefty, is still pennies on the dollar compared to the company’s actual liability, the law firm gets the people who were wronged to accept pennies on the dollar, thus immunizing the company against its true liability. Win-win for the law firm and the company; only the victims—who, of course, must settle for the class-action payment or spend (by their standards) a fortune to fight bring an individual suit—lose.
GoodQuestion Premium Member about 12 years ago
Lawyers aren’t professionals, they still have to practice . . . ☻
dfowensby about 12 years ago
“ok. so my journey is a lemon. what’s my payout if i join the class, and what is yours projected to be?”Click.
The#1BoiseStateFan about 12 years ago
Naked kid. Really?
Godfreydaniel about 12 years ago
As Shakespeare said, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Or maybe Danae’s new religion could ban them….
Habogee about 12 years ago
I just got a check for $70 as compensation in a class action suit against AT&T. Something about slow Internet connections. I guess the lawyers made out like bandits on that one.
Vonne Anton about 12 years ago
Hate lawyers, but…when I’ve needed one and was able to find an honest one, they have been invaluable! They do good work when they care.
Ernest Lemmingway about 12 years ago
I’d make the lawyers and nukes comparison, but I’ve already said it a few times before.
Dtroutma about 12 years ago
Years ago, my friends agreed to a “friendly” divorce, share and share their assets, no fuss, no muss. Then she was advised to get a lawyer. Soon they both had lawyers. Keeping it simple, when they were done, they had a divorce, and the lawyers walked off with over 70% of their joint assets. so the ’toon’s about right?
bopard about 12 years ago
Wonder what’s goin on at the Hollywood agent cave? They’re a lot faster than anyone behind a bar.
Varnes about 12 years ago
Steal their Food….No, we don’t do that…We are much smarter….We grab their oil and other natural resources…
Mi-Tasol about 12 years ago
Yep – all true. Dont forget lawyer is olde englishe spelling for LIAR
rh Premium Member about 12 years ago
The problem, of course, is because lawyers aren’t compensated based on performance. You win, you get paid. You don’t, you don’t.
Call me Ishmael about 12 years ago
I know 4 lawyers. For many years. They’ve ALL been helpful – NONE has been greedy or dishonest. Am I THAT rare?
scotty32 about 12 years ago
Unfortunately, it is 99% of the lawyers that give the rest of us a bad reputation.
Garfieldgirl22 Premium Member about 12 years ago
Yep, pretty much.