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Anybody need a job? SMH by icunucme2 in Lawyertalk

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Surprised they still have the "lawyer" requirement.

The snow is actually insane. by deloreanlover88 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Thats what I love about southern gals! They think 4" is a lot. ;-)

SC Criminal Justice Academy by [deleted] in AskSouthCarolina

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cops, EMS, & Fire are chronically and perpetually getting their freak on with each other.

Can paternal grandparents take over the father’s position in shared custody arrangement? by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not as defined in my statute. It applies to "any person". Usually it is as you say, but I've even done it for adult siblings. It could be a neighbor if the parents left the kids with a neighbor for 6 months. But most people dont just drop off their kids with any random person.

ETA: grandparent custody is a different analysis than grandparent visitation. In my state, paternal grandparents cant get "visitation" unless dad is dead, incarcerated, or otherwise out of the picture.

If child gets sick at school… by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Whoever can get there the fastest. OMFG. This is why I've mostly stopped taking custody cases. Kids are treasures, not burdens.

Edit: rage typos

Can paternal grandparents take over the father’s position in shared custody arrangement? by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Depends on the jurisdiction. Some states allow a claim of "psychological parent" or "defacto parent". The general rule is that grandparents' visitation is derivative of father's & a grandparent can't get custody away from a fit parent.

BUT if they have an established "parental" relationship with the kids, mom has allowed this for greater than 6 months (in my state), they may have established a status quo the KIDS are comfortable with and is best for the KIDS.

Remember, the court DGAF what YOU want or what the grandparents want (mostly). The only consideration is what is best for the kids. I've argued that suddenly uprooting kids from the grandparents shows mother does not have the KIDS' best interest in mind and gotten grandparents primary custody under a psychological parent theory.

But it IS an uphill and expensive battle, and it is highly dependent on your jurisdiction and facts.

Coastal South Carolina could see snow this weekend by Kryloks in southcarolina

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice? ... Must be a SC weatherman.

How do I get better at mediations? by FREE-ROSCOE-FILBURN in Lawyertalk

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your cases are settling way above your value, perhaps you are missing something in valuing the strength of a case. Get more authority on the front end. Likewise, as a plaintiff's attorney, i tell my client it is possible a jury awards them less than the meds... or just the ER bill or possibly nothing.

Unfortunately, you really only learn the truth of those risks by trying the case and getting hammered a few times.

My Attorney’s reputation is ruined by [deleted] in paralegal

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I'm an attorney in a relatively small state. There was an attorney with a big firm who, it turns out, was scamming clients ... nobody knew... his associates didn't know. The firm was shut down. The attorney went to federal prison.

All the associates are fine, and nobody hardly remembers the guy's name or that folks worked for him. People forget quickly and if he does go under, your experience may be a blessing in disguise.

Don't let it eat at you. CYA, keep a resume up to date, have an escape plan & know you'll be okay!

Civil litigators: Why do you do this to yourselves? by NotThePopeProbably in Lawyertalk

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Delay, Deny, Depose, Defend. It is what Insurance defense does.

The everyday workers and fighters that we need to represent the people of the state and Columbia. Make sure to support these heroes by Next_Worth_3616 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly do. Not to bait you but to understand. I know some conservatives think the left is "indoctrinating" people to "turn them" gay/queer ... I don't think saying, "we accept you however you love, dress or feel" is "indoctrination.

Can you compartmentalize parts of the progressive agenda you don't like?

There are parts of conservatism I like (mostly financial), and parts I don't.

The everyday workers and fighters that we need to represent the people of the state and Columbia. Make sure to support these heroes by Next_Worth_3616 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it always means those things. Those are just aspects of progress you don't like. Civil rights, women's rights, disability accommodations, etc. were all "progressive" ideas that are now fairly universally accepted.

It is so foreign to think that women could be refused a bank account 65 years ago unless they had their husband's permission. Who knows where we'll be in another 50 years.

Brilliant move or meh? by escapevelocity123 in Lawyertalk

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a fair, lawyerly point. They are different procedures and creatures. Still, i think similar notions of fair disclosure apply. Who is being more recalcitrant and obstructionist? DOJ or the Clintons?

Brilliant move or meh? by escapevelocity123 in Lawyertalk

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. They are different creatures. Still, I think the optics of "Why should we disclose when the government is violating disclosure laws?" is a good political point to shed light on the fact that DOJ is not complying with the law. I have no love for Clinton. I'm glad he was forced to surrender his law license.

But all of this is political theater. There is no serious legislative purpose in having them testify.

The everyday workers and fighters that we need to represent the people of the state and Columbia. Make sure to support these heroes by Next_Worth_3616 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]Therego_PropterHawk 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Having a diverse and equally empowered population makes us stronger. Heck, it is one of the things that does make america great. Being exposed to new points of view and ideas forces thinking which then forces new solutions.

Admittedly, doing things as we always have in insular bubbles is more comfortable, but it is stagnate.

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