Comments on: Lindsay Lohan: Dream or Nightmare Client for Newbie Solo?

By: NELSON

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By: D_c_clarke

D_c_clarke — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:35:50 +0000

Of course you represent the client. And you make the most of it. You put 110% into it, get advice from experienced mentors, and you project as much passion and pathos as you can possibly muster. Exhaust yourself, it will be over soon and you will be the only attorney in your jurisdiction with an autographed photo of LL on your wall.

By: Janicem4114

Janicem4114 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:33:36 +0000

If Lindsay didn't listen to her former counsel, she probably won't listen to this one. When the newbie is in Court and Lindsay is high on drugs, it could mean another counsel departs. I'd save the embarrassment and run now. (Also, she may have to deal with Lindsay's manager (her Mom) who is as flakely as LIndsay.

RUN BABY RUN!

By: On Lindsay Lohan's Legal Representation | Koehler Law

On Lindsay Lohan's Legal Representation | Koehler Law — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:12:24 +0000

[...] is perhaps no surprise as, Carolyn Elefant and Raising the Bar have both reported, that Lohan may be seeking to hire new counsel. Or perhaps [...]

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0000

Boy that's a tough call. You've got to make it as an individual though and go with your gut. Some people are led more by fear than success and theyd easily walk away.

By: LawyerCoach

LawyerCoach — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:56:09 +0000

I thought it was bizarre that Lindsay Lohan would hire a brand new lawyer. And gutsy for the new lawyer to take the case. Your post and the comments started me thinking some more about it. I started to post a comment here, but I got a bit too verbose. So I just blogged about it at http://www.lawyer-coach.com/index.php/2010/07/0…

I'm not a big celebrity voyeur, but this new lawyer twist makes this one worth watching.

By: Should a Newbie Solo Lawyer Represent Lindsay Lohan?

Should a Newbie Solo Lawyer Represent Lindsay Lohan? — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:40:13 +0000

[...] 9, 2010 Carolyn Elefant started an interesting discussion on her My Shingle blog about whether a newly licensed lawyer should be willing to represent [...]

By: Carolyn Elefant

Carolyn Elefant — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:56:55 +0000

Mark – Based on some of your blog posts, I suspect that you have encountered, all too many times, lawyers who have taken cases for publicity value, to the client's detriment.

Kevin – Great analysis of all the points – hard to tell that you're green from your insights

Susan- important point – lawyers underestimate the importance of seeking guidance – often from PR folks – on how to deal with the media – to the detriment of clients.

By: Kevin Chan

Kevin Chan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:52:34 +0000

I'm as green as can be when it comes to the profession, but here's my take:

If she's competent enough to handle the case, she should. There's no reason to pass up a good opportunity for experience, especially when just starting out.

Should she take it for the publicity? I don't think so because just starting out she probably hasn't got much experience in public relations and to take on a case based solely on this consideration is a reckless gamble. Further, one should never take on a case based purely for marketing considerations.

Should she turn down a case because of high media exposure? I don't think so either. If anything, the spotlight is just more pressure for her to get things done right. Again, I would just be careful to demonstrate restraint when it comes to any statements that need to be made.

How about when it comes to ethics? She's another client in need of proper representation, so she should take her.

Should she turn her down because it's Lindsay Lohan and she really can't stand her? ... probably

By: Scartierliebel

Scartierliebel — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:51:30 +0000

And if you do take a case that is high profile as described, make sure you get guidance on how to handle the press/publicity. That's where the true impact on your reputation will be made or broken even if you do everything correctly.