How do I address a judge?

[Mr.PD]

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Originally posted by Ctn Sup curly hair dude.

LOL

Wow, the solicitor stood you up? Make sure he doesn't bill you for this time. What a butt.
I know, this has happened to me once. My attorney (solicitor) went on vacation the week of my hearing. He at least got me a temp.

 

[Ticky]

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Originally posted by Trawlerman Actually, it's myself who is taking my former employer to court. My bloody useless solicitor has let me down and i'm having to stand for myself. It's all been a last minute rush to get things sorted. Luckily it's not a main hearing, just a directions hearing so it's not so bad but i'm still crapping myself

Trawlerman, that's not good.

If you feel that your current counsel is not competent to represent your position, you should seek a new counsel ASAP. I suspect that you don't need me to tell you that proceeding pro se in litigation leaves you at a significant disadvantage.

If you already haven't done so, you must explain to your lawyer, your decision to retain a new counsel. You are the client and your lawyer must respect your decision eventhough he/she might disagree with it. Unless he/she is a total wacko, you might consider asking him to recommend another counsel to represent you.

Hopefully the judge would be understanding and would grant you extensions to the proceedings while you secure a new counsel.

Disclaimer:
What I've wrote above should not be construed as a legal advice. It is merely my general layman's advice to you. Sorry for the technicalities, but I want no costly misconceptions.


I hope everything goes well.

 

[radrd]

"I'm the Dude. So that's
what you call me. That, or Duder.
His Dudeness. Or El Duderino, if,
you know, you're not into the whole
brevity thing--"

I guess my break from Head-Fi posting is over.

 

[Mr.PD]

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Originally posted by radrd "I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. That, or Duder. His Dudeness. Or El Duderino, if, you know, you're not into the whole brevity thing--" I guess my break from Head-Fi posting is over.

What a way to break your silence. I think you can do better.

 

[Lisa]

Good luck today trawlerman!

 

[radrd]

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What a way to break your silence. I think you can do better.

Indeed...

Honestly, I'm just proud that I didn't create one of those idiotic "I'm taking a break" threads. I really hate those.

 

[superjohnny]

How about "bro" or "girl"?

"Hey bro, he ran into me. That wasn't even my fault." It would really come off if you sounded stoned while taking this route.
"Girl, don't make me come over there." A little Ike Turner in your voice for this one would really be a nice touch. Maybe even raising your hand like you're going to give a nice back-handed bitch-slap.

This advice is free, but anything further and I'll have to charge you my normal hourly rate.

 

[Music Fanatic]

So, how did it go in court?

 

[ServinginEcuador]

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Originally posted by Music Fanatic So, how did it go in court?

Yeah, what's the good news Mick? Did you get nervous and call the judge something not originally planned for?

 

[superjohnny]

Like calling her sir?

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally posted by ServinginEcuador Yeah, what's the good news Mick? Did you get nervous and call the judge something not originally planned for?

Evidently yes! So who is gonna post bail?

Time to put your money where your mouth is. (mouth=multiple postings of great concern).

 

[PinkFloyd]

"Your most venerable superior Honour"........ he'd like that

 

[Trawlerman]

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Originally posted by Music Fanatic So, how did it go in court?

Pretty bad. The Judge was less than impressed that I had turned up there by myself.

He fire off a load of legal terms and asked me if knew what he was talking about. When I said no, he then said to me he didn't think that he could do my job and furthermore why did I think I can do the job of a full time barrister?

So I was told to go away and come back with my solicitor next time.



I spoke to my solicitor who said that if I wanted him to represent me then I would have to pay all his traveling costs. Considering i'm now unemployed and not receiving any benefits yet I though this was a bit much. Especially considering that I had signed a no-win no-fee contract with him. The bum!

I'm now seriously contemplating dropping my legal action due to the fact that I can't afford the cost.



It's always the bloody same. Employers get away with murder because they bring in the big guns and the little man can't afford to defend himself.

Right at this moment i'm not in a very good frame of mind and I have a few big decisions to make in the next 24 hours.

 

[Ticky]

Bummers.

Have you tried seeking out some not-for-profit legal aid agencies? Especially ones that might deal exclusively with employment related issues.

I'm not familiar with the UK, but perhaps some on this forum might be aware of the existence of such organizations over there.

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally posted by Ticky Have you tried seeking out some not-for-profit legal aid agencies?

Legal-aid is exclusively for those who are broke & without assets, unfortunately. Unless funds are very low & there is a likely possibility of a prison sentence related to a criminal charge. Trawlerman would be asked to sell his gear first.