New Rule - Not allowed to say "Contact your Attorney"

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New Rule - Not allowed to say "Contact your Attorney"

James Wise
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes

Folks for the love of all that is holy can we stop with all the randoms popping up to say nothing more than "contact your attorney" whenever someone is dealing with a situation of any sort?

Lol, it's blatantly obvious that 99% of those who say this have never been sued or sued someone.

In fact, I propose a new rule. Anyone giving out this advice who hasn't been sued or sued someone at least three times should be dropkicked in the face immediately.

That is all.

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Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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Me: Can I go to the bathroom?

BP Standard Answer: Ask your attorney.

Me:...

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  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
    5y

    Me: Can I go to the bathroom?

    BP Standard Answer: Ask your attorney.

    Me:...

    [email protected]301-893-4635Podcast Guest on Show #192
    District Invest Group545 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • James Wise
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    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Russell Brazil:

    Me: Can I go to the bathroom?

    BP Standard Answer: Ask your attorney.

    Me:...

     "I bought a house and the seller didn't leave batteries in the garage door opener"

    BP posters

    "Contact your attorney."

    "Sue the seller, the realtor, the broker and the neighbors!"

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  • Dennis Wayne
    Member since 2020 · 339 posts · 356 votes
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    We live in such a litigious society these days so much so ,that no one knows how to actually communicate with people and work out a situation . There is a time and place for an attorney ...but general landlording isn’t rocket surgery and most things you can do yourself to find a solution with a little knowledge and some basic people skills .

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  • James Wise
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    Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Dennis Wayne:

    We live in such a litigious society these days so much so ,that no one knows how to actually communicate with people and work out a situation . There is a time and place for an attorney ...but general landlording isn’t rocket surgery and most things you can do yourself to find a solution with a little knowledge and some basic people skills .

     The folks saying contact your attorney aren't the folks who've ever contacted an attorney. I contact my attorney all the time, this is why she get over $50k a year from me. Folks saying contact your attorney aren't spending $50k+/yr on legal.

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  • Bob Floss II
    Attorney · Northbrook, IL · Member since 2017 · 719 posts · 549 votes
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    Many times I have to post contact your attorney because either 1. The answer to the question would require me to write a two page explanation rather than a 2 minute phone call, or 2. The mods won't let me link to an article or video I've done that answers the question because its self serving. 

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