bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
Cool info. Thanks, I'm a big fan of the show.
Do you have any info on "the lady with the hat" seen in the courtroom audience on over a hundred episodes?
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Do you have any info on "the lady with the hat" seen in the courtroom audience on over a hundred episodes?
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DWalt
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For many years, and with the use of TurboTax, I have always done all of my own tax returns, which are fairly complicated. Due to my termination of one of my partnerships in 2021, I decided that it was best to turn to a CPA to do the final rites and prepare the last tax statements. I interviewed two CPAs and concluded that I knew more about the IRS regulations than they did. I interviewed a third who seemed to know her stuff somewhat better, so I hired her. Verbally, we agreed on her fee, which I thought was reasonable. Big mistake. After she finished, she sent me a bill that was over triple the original agreed amount. When confronted about the difference, she said she had underestimated the amount of work required. Nothing much I could do other than to pay it. Moral, get things in writing.
Erle Stanley Gardner was an attorney himself. In the last TV episode of "Perry Mason" he played the part of the judge.
First of all, I hate tax prep with a passion. Secondly, my taxes have been very complicated — I've paid taxes in the US and Japan with credits, etc., flowing back and forth — for decades.
I have had the same US accountant since 1988. My original Japanese accountant had the temerity to die on me about ten years ago, but fortunately his son has picked up where he left off and is doing a good job.
Lawyers have come and gone as I've needed them, but the accountants have been constant.
I always advise people, no matter now tough things may get for them financially, "Pay your lawyer and your accountant first." If you've got those two in your corner you can weather just about any storm.
I have had the same US accountant since 1988. My original Japanese accountant had the temerity to die on me about ten years ago, but fortunately his son has picked up where he left off and is doing a good job.
Lawyers have come and gone as I've needed them, but the accountants have been constant.
I always advise people, no matter now tough things may get for them financially, "Pay your lawyer and your accountant first." If you've got those two in your corner you can weather just about any storm.
I've heard it said that what contributes to people's disdain of lawyers is that a lot of times a lawyer is engaged during a stressful and/or bad time in a person's life. These can be things like defending a lawsuit, criminal charges, divorce or a personal injury. Not good times for sure, but that's when I want an experienced, competent professional who is dedicated to protecting my interests.
My eldest daughter had retained an attorney who has filed a claim against the driver and his insurance company for the permanent damage to her foot and leg caused by his inattentive driving accident.
I have met the attorney. He is a pit bull. That's what she needs.
I have met the attorney. He is a pit bull. That's what she needs.
I have all of the episodes on DVD. That way I can stop action to see if I can find the lady in the hat.
I also have most of the Perry Mason books. Do you think I'm a fan?
DWalt
Member
Cool info. Thanks, I'm a big fan of the show.
Do you have any info on "the lady with the hat" seen in the courtroom audience on over a hundred episodes?
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No one seems to know her name, but she allegedly appeared in around 100 episodes of Perry Mason. There were also other "regulars," extras who appeared in the episodes multiple times portraying courtroom attendees and in other minor roles.
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bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
Funny huh?
Now that we know about her, we try spotting her.
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About 20 years ago, my boss got divorced and used the local "nearby" attorney. He was really worked over by the ex-wife with little help from his attorney. Five years later, I happened to pick the same attorney because of his reasonable price. I also paid dearly to the ex and my inept attorney.
Karma was served. The attorney died of pancreatic cancer about 3 years after my divorce. My next court date was with an "expensive" attorney who earned every dime of his fee which I cheerfully paid.
Karma was served. The attorney died of pancreatic cancer about 3 years after my divorce. My next court date was with an "expensive" attorney who earned every dime of his fee which I cheerfully paid.
Thank you Fred Steiner for "Park Avenue Beat".
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LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
Early 1950s, my dad loved the Earl Stanley Gardner "Perry Mason" books and always had them around the house. By the time I was in first grade I was reading those, along with Mickey Spillane mysteries and several others.
Fast forward 7 decades and I'm still reading 2 or 3 books every week. We have dozens of book shelves stocked with our favorites. Books are the preferred gifts at Christmas and birthdays.
Lawyers? 98% of them give all the rest a bad reputation.
Fast forward 7 decades and I'm still reading 2 or 3 books every week. We have dozens of book shelves stocked with our favorites. Books are the preferred gifts at Christmas and birthdays.
Lawyers? 98% of them give all the rest a bad reputation.
I have no beef with lawyers, and they serve a very necessary function in society.
My personal take is that they're trained to always look for an edge. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's not something I look for in a friend.
A zillion years ago there used to be a gentleman from California who had a real estate advice column in the papers, it was very interesting. He was an attorney, and I'll always remember one column where he stated that after a couple of sour experiences, he would no longer rent any of his properties to a lawyer.
My personal take is that they're trained to always look for an edge. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's not something I look for in a friend.
A zillion years ago there used to be a gentleman from California who had a real estate advice column in the papers, it was very interesting. He was an attorney, and I'll always remember one column where he stated that after a couple of sour experiences, he would no longer rent any of his properties to a lawyer.
I have used attorneys a few times for real estate and estate issues and have been totally satisfied each time. I always find it interesting that often those who disparage attorneys don't hesitate to hire them if necessary. Like any professional, be it a lawyer, doctor, accountant etc. some due diligence into their back- ground, experience and such is a wise endeavor.
It is always a bit of fun to take a poke at the Cajun bear but I suspect our Forum consigliere will respond with grace and equanimity as we would expect.
It is always a bit of fun to take a poke at the Cajun bear but I suspect our Forum consigliere will respond with grace and equanimity as we would expect.
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Lawyers are like surgeons. Nobody wants to need one but when you do, you want the best one you can afford.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Lawyers are like Congressman. They're all bums!
Except the one representing you.
Except the one representing you.
Lawyers are like Congressman. They're all bums!
Except the one representing you and our own Cajun Lawyer.
Fixed it for you.
