Maybe it’s just the inclusion of the word “adorable”, but I can’t help reading the lawyer’s pitch in the voice of Alec from the Shriner’s Hospital PSAs.
America has too many lawyers and not enough plumbers and electricians. When was the last time you saw an ad for a plumber? They don’t need to advertise; they have all the work they can handle.
“… And that tote bag is guaranteed to come with the souls of at least 15 different lawyers” – See? Just like most of those other solicitation ads this one is just full of impossible claims.
I once worked at a radio station doing newscasts. A listener called one morning and said I’m John Smith, and I’m a lawyer. I told him the name of our law firm and said he should probably talk to them. He said it wasn’t a call about any legal matter, so I asked him in that case why he felt it necessary to identify himself as a lawyer. It apparently stumped him, because there were several moments of silence before he said whatever it was he was going to say . . .
Everytime a lawyer joke is made, I will make a dumb client joke. True story: I was going through with a personal injury claimant that settlement was unwise until we knew he was (a) better or (b) never going to get any better. He asked how long typically a case takes; I said two years or more. His response: “But it only takes 60 minutes on LA Law!”
Actually, it’s the “pet” lawyers that are the problem. Feral lawyers are the ones that only know how to follow the law. Pet lawyers focus on pleasing their owners.
When my son said he wanted to become a lawyer, I suggested he instead become a pimp. After all, pimps have higher ethical standards and are held in higher esteem by society.
Like the old joke, “A doctor and a lawyer were out deep sea fishing when a terrible storm comes up and their boat sinks. Sharks soon circle around and eventually eat the doctor but leave the lawyer alone and even help him get to shore”. When asked why he survived and the doctor didn’t, the lawyer said “Professional Courtesy”.
eastern.woods.metal over 2 years ago
Fill the bag with cement and tie it around the lawyers ankles then take him for a one way boat ride. I think that’s worth donating
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Feral lawyers are a self-limiting problem though, surely?
sirbadger over 2 years ago
Two friends saw the same message: “Remember to sue your friend before he sues you.”
oldpine52 over 2 years ago
Feral lawyers, isn’t that redundant?
lalapalooza Premium Member over 2 years ago
Don’t go using those obscure latin terms to confuse me.
paul courry over 2 years ago
I hope the donation goes towards spaying or neutering feral lawyers.
Sanspareil over 2 years ago
Those lawyers who are not on the bottom of the ocean support this cartoon!
Bilan over 2 years ago
You’ll get a free tote bag, but you’ll also be charged for several hours of the lawyer’s time.
dadoctah over 2 years ago
Maybe it’s just the inclusion of the word “adorable”, but I can’t help reading the lawyer’s pitch in the voice of Alec from the Shriner’s Hospital PSAs.
jimchronister2016 over 2 years ago
Your right on Wiley!
Dani Rice over 2 years ago
America has too many lawyers and not enough plumbers and electricians. When was the last time you saw an ad for a plumber? They don’t need to advertise; they have all the work they can handle.
IanResnick over 2 years ago
I wish I could give this 100 likes.
bryce.gear over 2 years ago
The tote bag; would that be the same as an airsickness bag?
LawrenceS over 2 years ago
Ambrose Bierce commented that one lawyer would starve in a town that could comfortably support two.
rmercer Premium Member over 2 years ago
If it said “I Retrained a Lawyer”, then I would be interested…
MIHorn Premium Member over 2 years ago
$19 a month to show you care!
Display over 2 years ago
“… And that tote bag is guaranteed to come with the souls of at least 15 different lawyers” – See? Just like most of those other solicitation ads this one is just full of impossible claims.
RussHeim over 2 years ago
I once worked at a radio station doing newscasts. A listener called one morning and said I’m John Smith, and I’m a lawyer. I told him the name of our law firm and said he should probably talk to them. He said it wasn’t a call about any legal matter, so I asked him in that case why he felt it necessary to identify himself as a lawyer. It apparently stumped him, because there were several moments of silence before he said whatever it was he was going to say . . .
ManiacEx over 2 years ago
The implication that there are non-feral lawyers is somewhat disturbing.
kartis over 2 years ago
Everytime a lawyer joke is made, I will make a dumb client joke. True story: I was going through with a personal injury claimant that settlement was unwise until we knew he was (a) better or (b) never going to get any better. He asked how long typically a case takes; I said two years or more. His response: “But it only takes 60 minutes on LA Law!”
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
That sound like a good cause. I wonder how much it costs to “retain” a lawyer? Is 25¢ a day to much?
sandpiper over 2 years ago
But wait there’s more!!. You get an ambulance chaser and a personal injury lawyer for only $1995!! [No decimal intended.]
Redd Panda over 2 years ago
‘’Do be responsible and spay or neuter your lawyer.’’
Mediatech over 2 years ago
Why would you want a retaining lawyer?
GreenT267 over 2 years ago
Actually, it’s the “pet” lawyers that are the problem. Feral lawyers are the ones that only know how to follow the law. Pet lawyers focus on pleasing their owners.
Kurtass over 2 years ago
If you donate to a re-nowned grifter, you are really gullible.
mfrasca over 2 years ago
Retaining a lawyer— much worse than retaining fluid.
thelordthygod666 over 2 years ago
When my son said he wanted to become a lawyer, I suggested he instead become a pimp. After all, pimps have higher ethical standards and are held in higher esteem by society.
paranormal over 2 years ago
I wish they would go back to banning lawyer ads. Same with drug ads, and medicare ads…
squireobrien over 2 years ago
Feral lawyers are discards from their corporate homes, driven by desperation. Donate now, or they’ll sue.
Not to be confused with tame (corporate) or wild lawyers.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Many would cough up for the “I neutered a lawyer” tote bag. (Just kidding, some of my best friends have been defended by feral lawyers.)
mindjob over 2 years ago
“And if you call now, we’ll throw in a paralegal at no charge”
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 2 years ago
Everybody feels free to ridicule, scoff at, or disparage lawyers until they need one themselves.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 2 years ago
As soon as I hear, “If you ___ within the next 10 minutes … ,” I leave the room for 10 minutes.
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Oh, they are a wild bunch but so darn cute when they are born. Too bad they have to be thinned out for their own good…..
tee929 over 2 years ago
Like the old joke, “A doctor and a lawyer were out deep sea fishing when a terrible storm comes up and their boat sinks. Sharks soon circle around and eventually eat the doctor but leave the lawyer alone and even help him get to shore”. When asked why he survived and the doctor didn’t, the lawyer said “Professional Courtesy”.
WTP over 2 years ago
Where can I get one?
WTP over 2 years ago
Where can I get one"
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
What do lawyers do with an ambulance after they chase and catch it?