Retaining a lawyer

jbum · October 2nd, 2009, 08:47 PM

Got to thinking today that if God forbid I had to use my firearm I don't think I would want to say anything at the scene. How many of you have a lawyer on retention and am I just being paranoid?

retsupt99 · October 2nd, 2009, 08:56 PM

This advice has been given once or twice a year...I still have to find a local lawyer. I have talked with a few, but not with one who impresses me.

hogdaddy · October 2nd, 2009, 08:59 PM

I have a list of lawyers from my area in my walet ; )

jbum · October 2nd, 2009, 09:03 PM

Should have done a search sorry. We just have some strange things going on around here and it just got me thinking.

sheffd · October 2nd, 2009, 10:19 PM

As said earlier, talk to a few of them. Call their offices and find out if they are 2A friendly. Usually a good defense lawyer that is well informed about the laws of your area will at least work to start. If you don't get the results you are expecting, get another.

I have several phone numbers in my phone of local lawyers that have their CHL. Two of them are noted criminal defense lawyers that specialize in this sort of matter.

Just pick up the phone and start calling a few of them.

If no one has said it already, I know they have in other threads, after a shooting there are three numbers that you need to dial. Of course after dialing the police, your lawyer, your SO and then maybe your pastor, if you have one.

Just my $.02

automatic slim · October 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM

I guess I'm lucky, my brother's a lawyer. It never hurts to have one in the family.

Superhouse 15 · October 2nd, 2009, 10:38 PM

I've done gunsmith work for a lawyer. No charge for the work in exchange for his cell phone number.

edr9x23super · October 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM

That is the smartest thing you can do; I have an attorney I pay a small fee to retain him, for that fee I get a laminated card with his name and private cell phone number; If anything happens, I call him right after I call 911 and present the card to LEOs that respond to he call.

The one time I had to use it was worth every penny I paid, I can promise you.......

SIXTO · October 2nd, 2009, 10:51 PM

I think its a bit silly for the average Joe to have one on retainer, however, I do suggest you mingle with a few and try to get to know some. I sure would hate to be flipping the pages of a phone book at 0 dark 30 looking for one that answers the phone.
I've found that a lot of 2A friendly council love to shoot clays. There are a good number of them that belong to my club. Maybe that would be a good starting point.

Bigpoppa48 · October 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM

I am a member of Concealed Handgun License Protection Plan(CHLPP is a legal services membership organization for concealed handgun licence/permit holders) They provide legal assistance in case God forbid you have to defend yourself with your handgun. Once you obtain membership, they will send you a toll free number that you can call 24/7 and have access to a lawyer to speak to law enforcement on your behalf. Based on the information I have gathered, you should let your attorney do the talking even if you are completely justified. They are based out of the state of Texas but cover all states. Individual coverage is $130/year, all other coverages are listed on their website.

October 2nd, 2009, 08:47 PM	#1
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 503	Retaining a lawyer Got to thinking today that if God forbid I had to use my firearm I don't think I would want to say anything at the scene. How many of you have a lawyer on retention and am I just being paranoid? __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

October 2nd, 2009, 08:56 PM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,793	This advice has been given once or twice a year...I still have to find a local lawyer. I have talked with a few, but not with one who impresses me. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 2nd, 2009, 08:59 PM	#3
hogdaddy Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N/E Florida Posts: 1,230	I have a list of lawyers from my area in my walet ; ) __________________ WE SAY GRACE & WE SAY MAM IF YA AINT IN THE SOUTH WE DON'T GIVE A DAM / WE CAN SKIN A BUCK & RUN A TROUTE LINE & A COUNTRY BOY CAN (SURVIVE)>>HANK JR.

October 2nd, 2009, 09:03 PM	#4
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 503	Should have done a search sorry. We just have some strange things going on around here and it just got me thinking. __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

October 2nd, 2009, 10:19 PM	#5
sheffd Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 76	As said earlier, talk to a few of them. Call their offices and find out if they are 2A friendly. Usually a good defense lawyer that is well informed about the laws of your area will at least work to start. If you don't get the results you are expecting, get another. I have several phone numbers in my phone of local lawyers that have their CHL. Two of them are noted criminal defense lawyers that specialize in this sort of matter. Just pick up the phone and start calling a few of them. If no one has said it already, I know they have in other threads, after a shooting there are three numbers that you need to dial. Of course after dialing the police, your lawyer, your SO and then maybe your pastor, if you have one. Just my $.02 __________________ Sometimes you find your destiny on the road you chose to avoid it.

October 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM	#6
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	I guess I'm lucky, my brother's a lawyer. It never hurts to have one in the family. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

October 2nd, 2009, 10:38 PM	#7
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,509	I've done gunsmith work for a lawyer. No charge for the work in exchange for his cell phone number.

October 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM	#8
edr9x23super Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,736	That is the smartest thing you can do; I have an attorney I pay a small fee to retain him, for that fee I get a laminated card with his name and private cell phone number; If anything happens, I call him right after I call 911 and present the card to LEOs that respond to he call. The one time I had to use it was worth every penny I paid, I can promise you....... __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

October 2nd, 2009, 10:51 PM	#9
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,254	I think its a bit silly for the average Joe to have one on retainer, however, I do suggest you mingle with a few and try to get to know some. I sure would hate to be flipping the pages of a phone book at 0 dark 30 looking for one that answers the phone. I've found that a lot of 2A friendly council love to shoot clays. There are a good number of them that belong to my club. Maybe that would be a good starting point. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

October 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM	#10
Bigpoppa48 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 69	I am a member of Concealed Handgun License Protection Plan(CHLPP is a legal services membership organization for concealed handgun licence/permit holders) They provide legal assistance in case God forbid you have to defend yourself with your handgun. Once you obtain membership, they will send you a toll free number that you can call 24/7 and have access to a lawyer to speak to law enforcement on your behalf. Based on the information I have gathered, you should let your attorney do the talking even if you are completely justified. They are based out of the state of Texas but cover all states. Individual coverage is $130/year, all other coverages are listed on their website.

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