Hello from a domain domain dispute law clerk

[lawyerevolved]

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking for a while so I thought I'd register and say hello. I have a small portfolio of domains, but more importantly I am a clerk with an IP firm that has a large domain dispute practice (We are listed in the recommended links, but I'm not going to advertise so don't worry ).

I've written a few UDRP complaints and answers, and I can answer any basic questions that you may have about trademark, copyright, or IP law in general. I can't give you legal advice though; you'll have to contact a real attorney for that. Please forgive me if I am slow in getting back to you though. We are entering the law school reading period for exams, so it's a hectic time.

Happy domaining, and try not to be identical or confusingly similar.

 

[jberryhill]

Do you think that using a name like "lawyer evolved" in a legal forum might give some people the impression you are a lawyer?

Taken ethics yet?

 

[liquidcherry]

LOL JB, you hit the nail on the head....i believe he is just a kid who wants a little attention

Cheers

Frank

P.S: Welcome to NP

 

[Red Rock]

This forum is great!
So many scammers lately, but they dont go too long
before getting put in their place!
JB, you're quick!
LOL
Hey Good luck to you...
lawyer evolved,
This is a great place, but you'll get alot more respect
if you change your username!
I'm serious or my name wouldn't be GynoDocRedRockPhd!
Take Care,
GynoDocRedRockPhd!

 

[domainman101]

maybe you should get out of law school before you start playing lawyer.

 

[lawyerevolved]

Fair enough JB. I will re-reg to prevent deception out of respect, though under the Model Code it shouldn't matter anyway.

 

[Name Trader]

Welcome to NamePros. I wouldn't create another account if I were you. You'll get banned. Just change the name of the account you have already.

 

[DNQuest.com]

The next thing you know, a TM lawyer will be using a ® without a registration.

 

[jberryhill]

Fair enough JB. I will re-reg to prevent deception out of respect, though under the Model Code it shouldn't matter anyway.

If you were subject to the Model Code, or your state's implementation of it, as an attorney, no, it wouldn't matter if you gave a public impression that you were licensed to practice law.

I have other issues with attorneys who do not use their real names in public forums, but that's a story for another time.

The issue here is one of simple common sense, aside from unauthorized practice. There is enough bad advice and misinformation bandied about these online forums by folks that it does not help for a non-attorney to solicit what would amount to unprivileged communications on the chance that someone thought a user with "lawyer" in their name was, in fact, a lawyer.

An email sent to you seeking legal help is discoverable. An email sent to an attorney seeking legal help is not discoverable.

I'm not trying to give you a hard time. But ranging from aggressive self-promotion in violation of most state variations of Rule 7.1, to outright false representations as alluded to by DNQuest, there's been a lot of weird attorney behavior in this area, and I'd like to see you start out on the right foot.

 

[coast]

Thank you, John. Repped.

I see your username hasn't changed OP. I wouldn't wait too long for that.

 

[Dave_Z]

Welcome aboard, also. Just PM -RJ- to change your username or so.

Hmm, maybe this should've been in the Welcome section. Then again, John B
might not have noticed and given you free advice. :D

 

[AdoptableDomains]

Do you think that using a name like "lawyer evolved" in a legal forum might give some people the impression you are a lawyer?

He (or she) apparently as "evolved" form being a just a lawyer. The evolution of most lawyers I have known has been into Judges, Politicians, or Prosecutors. I'd bring up Bill Clinton here as an example, but I think in the blue dress and cigar period he Devolved from a lawyer to a rich playboy.
:D

Legal Disclaimer: No harm intended against any lawyer, judge, or politician. The above was meant as humor only, and should not be taken seriously. If not found funny, please disregard, as I am not licensed to practice humor in any state. If your erection last for more than four hours...oops wrong disclaimer...

 

[nicedomains]

Legal Disclaimer: No harm intended against any lawyer, judge, or politician. The above was meant as humor only, and should not be taken seriously. If not found funny, please disregard, as I am not licensed to practice humor in any state. If your erection last for more than four hours...oops wrong disclaimer...

LOL, repped for the laugh

OP, Take Jberryhill's advice..

 

[squarepie]

I am of the opinion that you've clearly provided enough disclaimers in your post to explain your status. But also being new to this forum I am not privy to the standards required here to offer free advice. If nothing else the cynical reception you've received, should bode you well in developing the "thick skin" you shall require in the future practice of law.(Lawyers like cops are only truly appreciated when they are desperately needed)
I don't personally require any legal advice at the present time (knocking on wood) but appreciate that you could add insight to any forum such as this through your connections and acquired knowledge in a newly developing and evolving field of internet precedence.
Now, hopefully I have put you at ease (and won your confidence LOL). I own this currently unused domain, etorts.com and may be interested in selling or co-developing it with an interested party.

 

[Red Rock]

I am of the opinion that you've clearly provided enough disclaimers in your post to explain your status. But also being new to this forum I am not privy to the standards required here to offer free advice. If nothing else the cynical reception you've received, should bode you well in developing the "thick skin" you shall require in the future practice of law.(Lawyers like cops are only truly appreciated when they are desperately needed)
I don't personally require any legal advice at the present time (knocking on wood) but appreciate that you could add insight to any forum such as this through your connections and acquired knowledge in a newly developing and evolving field of internet precedence.
Now, hopefully I have put you at ease (and won your confidence LOL). I own this currently unused domain, etorts.com and may be interested in selling or co-developing it with an interested party.

Hey,
Are you the same guy,
and just opened a second account?
Just Curious???

 

[jberryhill]

The evolution of most lawyers I have known

The term "primordial ooze" comes to mind.

 

[italiandragon]

ahhh I love lawyers`s fights.....that`s why I may start studing law next year :D

 

[Ronald Regging]

I was watching some whacked out fantasy kung-fu movie the other day on the Sci-fi Channel. It was the classic story where the heroes fight their way through a myriad of henchmen, finally arriving at the end fight with the main boss(es). Just as the battle was about to ensue, a messenger from the Jade Court arrived to inform the heroes that the villains had filed a lawsuit against them and then basically handed them an injunction against fighting. They than had to goto court to decide the outcome...

I don't really know what this has to do with the topic, but there has to be some deep meaningful message in that related to the current state of the legal system.

 

[notlikeyou]

I was watching some whacked out fantasy kung-fu movie the other day on the Sci-fi Channel. It was the classic story where the heroes fight their way through a myriad of henchmen, finally arriving at the end fight with the main boss(es). Just as the battle was about to ensue, a messenger from the Jade Court arrived to inform the heroes that the villains had filed a lawsuit against them and then basically handed them an injunction against fighting. They than had to goto court to decide the outcome...

I don't really know what this has to do with the topic, but there has to be some deep meaningful message in that related to the current state of the legal system.

What was the outcome? I can't take the suspense any longer.

 

[weblord]

gee OP never replied, "you got the right to remain silent.. blah blah blah