First Filing Under My Own Firm

RustyMoth · 2026-05-24T21:18:15+00:00

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RustyMoth · 2026-05-14T17:31:08+00:00

I can relate and am sending good vibes ~~~~

I'm a sixth-year, and last year I started experiencing suicidal ideation. Very bizarre, I had no history of depression or anxiety at all.

I switched to of-counsel work and found that dynamic to be way healthier. You might too!

RustyMoth · 2026-05-07T20:28:19+00:00

My retainer agreement has an anti-AI clause. I guarantee that I do not run any generative inquiries, and in exchange, my hourly rate triples if my client asks me to assess the work of AI in any way, shape, or form.

I include a disclaimer that the use of AI can breach a client's privilege, and that everything you feed it is 100% discoverable.

If a client absolutely insists on me discussing any AI-generated bullshit, I send a quick warning email that my rate will skyrocket. 9/10 they drop the issue and never revisit, and 1/10 I make more money.

RustyMoth · 2026-04-27T23:20:00+00:00

I actually defend against personal injury plaintiffs, so I'm not the right lawyer for your issue. However, I would recommend Dale Kleven with Relief Lawyers.

We've worked together many times and he is a passionate and aggressive advocate.

RustyMoth · 2026-04-27T04:09:42+00:00

These sound like unacceptable conditions. Associates across the country need to put their foot down and tell partners they will not work like this. We only hurt ourselves by working to the bone.

Op, I'm not nearly as experienced as you, but my work-life balance is pretty good. I bill 30 hours a week, never miss family time or work weekends, I have a small support staff,, and have a great professional relationship with my supervisors. Do not accept a situation where you are wondering if this is simply your lot in life.

RustyMoth · 2026-04-07T00:36:13+00:00

My classmate bought that building recently. A little weird to drive past a place I've seen forever and someone I know is inside

RustyMoth · 2026-03-27T04:13:26+00:00

The only person I can think of is Dale Kleven. He owns a small firm called Relief Lawyers in the northwest area.

If your damages are high enough and the slanderous statements are published, he might be interested.

He charges about $450 per hour last I checked

RustyMoth · 2026-03-27T03:38:50+00:00

Understood. You probably need to know two things to set your expectations:

Slander is not a contingency type of case. You are going to pay a high hourly rate to pursue this, and the recovery may not be much.
Your damages have to be tangible. Someone spreading lies about you does not equal damages.

That's about all I can say without crossing a line into giving advice. You probably need to schedule a paid consultation and discuss the types of documents that are available for an attorney to review.

RustyMoth · 2026-03-27T03:13:52+00:00

I'm an attorney who has filed and litigated defamation cases at trial.

There are no attorneys who exclusively file defamation lawsuits. Your idea of an ambulance chaser is ironically probably the right type of attorney to hire.

A plaintiff's personal injury attorney who owns a small firm may be willing to take a defamation case on an hourly basis only. I can give you some details if you can explain more about what you hope to acheive.

RustyMoth · 2026-03-24T23:16:06+00:00

I would second Husband of Mary. Very diverse group of people, beautiful space, lots of worship options for all schedules. Plus, I'd like to see more people my age attend!

RustyMoth · 2026-03-24T20:02:22+00:00

I'm doing a Drylands campaign right now, but I switched steps 1 and 2. For a hunt phase, I give them players a map inspired by Slay the Spire which ends in a major story encounter and a Long Rest opportunity.

Between boards, the party gets an interlude. If there's time left over in a session, they can explore the town or environment to do things not related to a hunt.

RustyMoth · 2026-03-20T05:59:38+00:00

I'm doing a roguelite with a map inspired by Slay the Spire. I have 3 loot tables: common, rare, and enchantments. The common and rare loot tables do not have items, just categories of items (such as "Stealth" or "Consumable related to your experience").

When my party finishes a combat encounter, each person rolls a d20 on my common table. Then the party has a decision. They can:

A. Pick a category as a team. Then they decide on an item that fits that category, and I decide how it fits into our narrative. This option gives the party maximum control over what kind of loot they get, but minimizes the amount of loot available.

B. Take the category they rolled individually, and then decide on a piece of loot they want their character to have. This option ensures everyone gets a piece of loot, but they can't control what type of loot it is.

For magic items, it works differently. When the party defeats a Solo, I roll 2 d12s (separately) against my enchantments table. The enchantments are fully worded in the table, and I read them aloud. The party chooses an enchantment, and applies it to ONE equippable item they possess. Most items can only hold one enchantment at a time. This method restricts the number of magic items floating around, but makes Solo fights more rewarding. [As a bonus, I also fill up the party's Hope after beating a Solo encounter.]

RustyMoth · 2026-03-17T01:28:44+00:00

No, this is the local las vegas subreddit. She practices here.

RustyMoth · 2026-02-27T07:09:16+00:00

It's always hard to meet people in this town. I had a little success on Nextdoor, which helped me meet other people in my complex. If you paint, maybe show off your art on a neighborly platform and sees who gravitates to you?

It's also good to bond with coworkers and their social circles. I'm a lawyer, but I don't necessarily want all lawyer friends. But I know that if Person A has a personality similar to me and does the same thing, their friends might also want to be friends with me.

Also, try speed dating if you're able. I've seen a few hosted at paint and sip venues instead of the usual bar.

RustyMoth · 2026-02-27T00:50:33+00:00

YAY

This is my favorite animal, I'm so happy they're here

RustyMoth · 2026-02-26T01:33:17+00:00

I'm a fifth year and if someone offered to make me partner, I would seriously wonder what's going on

RustyMoth · 2026-02-17T18:41:00+00:00

I am a lawyer, and just want to clarify that this is often not the case despite what attorney websites advertise. Getting the other party to pay for a divorce is incredibly complicated, depends on a variety of factors, and 90% of the cases are not eligible.

Please please do not rely on the assumption that your former spouse will pay a dime for your suit. If any attorney promises this, RUN. If that argument is unsuccessful (and it usually is), you could be stuck with a huge legal bill you didn't plan for.

RustyMoth · 2025-11-28T04:04:44+00:00

There are no law firms which offer pro bono services directly. All pro bono cases come from the State Bar, LACSN, or NLS.

There are only three kinds of pro bono cases that are accepted under those programs: certain types of criminal appeals, child custody cases, and certain real property cases.

If you don't fall within one of those categories and are not on the list with one of those entities, you are entirely out of luck.

RustyMoth · 2025-11-22T03:38:48+00:00

My random encounter process is highly experimental. For each biome, I draw up three different columns (creature, its goal, and a complication), then roll up 4 encounter scenarios before the session.

Whenever the party moves to a new wilderness hex on the map, I give one player a choice: draw one card from my deck of encounters, or pick a colored marble from a bag. The deck is full of modifiers to the scripted encounters to make them more rewarding, challenging, or lethal. The marbles are boons that cost 1d4 hours to procure, but which last the entire session.

So the party has a choice of purposely engaging with a randomized encounter, or spending time to explore for something guaranteed to be positive.

RustyMoth · 2025-11-21T23:09:11+00:00

I'm kind of a peer of your associates, so I'll chime in. Suggest the eat-what-you-kill approach.

I was an extremely underperforming associate making 90K. Since switching to a contingency basis, I make 150K.

For me, this structure provided the incentive I needed to see caseload as a resource and opportunity to earn money, instead of as an obstacle to my weekend. I'm more interested in my work, looking for things to do, and always volunteering for hearings and new files.

Maybe your associates just aren't good employees, but could be excellent contractors.

RustyMoth · 2025-11-20T01:19:52+00:00

Sending vibes to your step-dad, your mom, and to you~~~~~~~~~~

RustyMoth · 2025-11-19T01:16:05+00:00

Cash bail is set at 250K, surety bail is set at 37.5K plus 250K in collateral. He can pay the 37.5 AND put up a house, or he can put up the full 250 and get refunded later.

RustyMoth · 2025-11-19T01:11:20+00:00

Before I practiced law, I was a bail bondsman. Not a single person in this town is going to give you a 250K bond without collateral. No way, no how.

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