Any Texas Lawyers in the House (or anyone else)? Need advice

by TheClarinetist 81 Replies latest jw friends

Band on the Run

A Guest,
You neglected to post the code for Unauthorized Practice of Law, plus the cases interpreting the section.
FYI, I have not been a girl for some time. If I used similar jargon on you, you would have a fit. Agree to disagree and don't practice law--unless you are admitted in Texas. And despite the posting of some sections, you are not qualified to render an opinion on Texas law. Neither am I. This is so far afield from what it started.
As I said, other people prob. were not aware. You were. No conversation took place.
AGuest

A Guest, You neglected to post the code for Unauthorized Practice of Law, plus the cases interpreting the section.
Ummmm... actually, I did post that code, dear BOTR (peace to you!). Apparently, in your haste to find fault, you overlooked the TITLE of the Code:
"TEXAS STATUTES AND CODES. GOVERNMENT CODE. TITLE 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH. SUBTITLE G. ATTORNEYS. CHAPTER 81. STATE BAR. SUBCHAPTER G. UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW"
FYI, I have not been a girl for some time.
Yes. That's obvious. But I didn't think referring to you as "uptight old[er] woman," was... "nice."
If I used similar jargon on you, you would have a fit.
Oh, no, au contrare, mon cheri! You should feel absolutely FREE to call ME "girl." Or "girlfriend." Or "sistah." Or even "chile." Sure, I'm 52, but that's only according to my birth certificate. In REALITY... I'm about, well, depends: 16, if my husband's lookin' at me. 26 if I'm dressed up. 36 if my daughter wants to engage in "girltalk." Let's say "over 40" if I have to act like a grandma (which I sometimes do). One is as young as one feels, dear one... and I don't FEEL over 50. Heck, sometimes I don't FEEL over 25. So... call ME "girl" ANYTIME.
[That is, unless you're mean that from an "I'm white; you're black and so I am calling you 'girl', as I wouldn call a black man 'boy'" kind of direction. In which case, yeah... you might get "told." But I don't get that YOU have those kinds of issues, girl, so...]
Agree to disagree and don't practice law--unless you are admitted in Texas.
You first... hehehehehehe...
And despite the posting of some sections, you are not qualified to render an opinion on Texas law. Neither am I.
Now THAT I can agree with! Although discussing landlord/tenant matters isn't, IMHO, necessarily rendering an opinion of law. But I can see how that's all YOU can see with regard to the matter...
This is so far afield from what it started.
Which is what I been sayin', all along! Glad you finally caught on, chile!
As I said, other people prob. were not aware. You were.
And so you felt it your "duty" to... ummmm... attempt to "correct" me, even "discipline" me, yes? The NOIVE!! Well, guess what... I didn't take it. (Now, YOU can say, "The NOIVE!")...
No conversation took place.
Okay, now we should agree to disagree.
Girl, you're not at work. This is not your office. Seriously... take a breath... or two...
Peace!
SA, on her own...
Cagefighter

BOTR, I will be waiting patiently for my summons.
You might get one sooner than me if you continue to attempt to discret me and professional experience when I attempt to answer questions people ask here or anywhere else.
Band on the Run

Wait patiently. In fact, I would not hold my breath. It was an empty challenge. The OP and other people are now aware that just saying anything can be harmful. The more I learn in my life, the more I know I can never know more than a sliver about anything. This gives me pause. Others, however, know a little and think they know it all.
The statute is meaningless without knowing the case law interpreting it. My fault is not screaming legal advice but to respond to viciousness. Why not ask a kindergarten class? See how far other forums will allow it. Some people's conduct is simply outrageous.
Qcmbr

Botr - you are right. Legal advice shouldn't be given on a forum even when expressed as opinion or dressed up as freedom of speech. Interesting to see the regular egos whining.
Cagefighter

BOTR, I assure you it was not an empty Challenge. PM me and I will even send you my address, even though you can find it through my domain registration. When I get your real name and address, expect a suit from me for libel and trying to damage me financially by harming my professional reputation. You were prudent to give a good warning about consulting an attorney, but you crossed the line by accusing me of doing something illegal. You of all people should know that was not the case.
AGuest

Unfortunately, dear CF (peace to you!), some here haven't gotten over their own tendencies to "strain out gnats." This thread so reminds me of the time when Christ was accused of "working" (which was "against the Law") when he helped others on the Sabbath. Some were SO concerned with "the Law"... that THEY let people continue in their [personal] suffering... rather than lift even a finger to help them. Of course, now, if such persons showed up at the temple WITH THE RIGHT FEE (so as to buy, say, a sacrificial dove)... well, then, they could be "helped."
Because I actually have a bit of COMPASSION... and can "feel" others' anxiety and pain, I "like" to help. Especially when it comes to my area of... well, let's say "experience" (because "expertise" just might send some who are more concerned with "law" than with helping others over the roof): housing, particularly rental housing. But because I know that it IS illegal to "practice law without a license," I have spent many, MANY hours... checking... with those who DO know... as to what I can and cannot say... and how I can... and cannot "help." I have made DANG sure, let me assure you.
Some people, who either have NO legal experience... or, in some instances, perhaps a little too much... don't really understand that landlord/tenant often falls into a "legal" category all its own (i.e., aside from "Property" law). I know this... because it is what I do for a living... and an elective I took in law school for that reason. I know what I can say, when, how, and under what circumstances.
I live in California, which, admittedly... is often considered (and may well be)... to be on an entirely different "continent" from most of the rest of the country. Some (particularly those from NY... and sometimes TX) don't even consider us part of "their" country. And perhaps we're not. But we have some of strictest... as well as consumer-oriented... laws IN the country. Even more so than NY. So, again, I have made it my BUSINESS... to check as to what I can say/do in the realm of landlord/tenant - property management issues.
As for ego, dear Q (peace to you!)... I find it quite... ummmm... "enlightening" is the right word, I think... that you also have an issue with me trying to do a kind act... and respond to someone asking for assistance. Of course, regardless of what one KNOWS... one should keep such to oneself... regardless of who it might HELP... because, well, not doing so is "egotistic." Can't be from a place of kindness or love, no... not ever. From you [very small, limited, and quite obviously suffering] POV. Your comment here has "explained" you... and your tini-ness... to me SO much more than anything you've ever posted.
Dear ones... I am not a person who puts law over love. Love IS the law I live by. Do I risk bringing "trouble" on myself in living by that law? Of course, I do. I do that every day that I post here. But that is not my concern. Nor is transgressing law... as much as surpassing law... with love.
If I know... and can say so... or if I have the means to help... and can do so... I will say/do so... and rely on my Lord to have my back. Doing this has caused ME to empty my own bank account to feed others... when my own rent was due. Did I worry about it? No... because my Lord came through. As he always does.
So, please, do not look to ME to refrain from helping another... due to fear of breaking some "law." Because MY attempts to help really ARE from a place of love... and there is no law... AGAINST love. And I will most probably have checked as to MY legal rights... and boundaries.
So, if you're a person who's SO concerned with law (although YOU don't bother to look it up/know it)... and so with the whole "here a little, there a little," put that on yourselves... not on me.
Peace to you all...
A slave of Christ,
SA
Qcmbr

As for ego, dear Q (peace to you!)... I find it quite... ummmm... "enlightening" is the right word,
Didn't mention your name, but if the shoe fits.
I think... that you also have an issue with me trying to do a kind act...
Nope, you made this thought up all by yourself.
and respond to someone asking for assistance. Of course, regardless of what one KNOWS... one should keep such to oneself... regardless of who it might HELP... because, well, not doing so is "egotistic."
Nope, helping is not generally egotistical. Having been schooled on why legal matters need to be handled by professionals with access to the facts and then posting a little incorrect lecture back is prideful.
Can't be from a place of kindness or love, no... not ever.
Not even relevant.
From you [very small, limited, and quite obviously suffering] POV.
What does this attempt to attack me even mean?
Your comment here has "explained" you... and your tini-ness... to me SO much more than anything you've ever posted.
Tinyness? I thought you'd already said you understood me in previous posts? Are you now claiming skills in the psychological profiling department as well?
Dear ones... I am not a person who puts law over love.
Not relevant, no-one is saying you do.
Love IS the law I live by. Do I risk bringing "trouble" on myself in living by that law? Of course, I do.
Then you are the very last person that anyone should seek legal advice from. This isn't an episode of Quincy.
I do that every day that I post here. But that is not my concern. Nor is transgressing law... as much as surpassing law... with love.
Are you saying you are a law breaker her. Your meaning is unclear?
If I know... and can say so... or if I have the means to help... and can do so... I will say/do so... and rely on my Lord to have my back.
Your god has testable manifestations in the physical world? Awesome , let's get testing.
Doing this has caused ME to empty my own bank account to feed others... when my own rent was due.
Well done. Excellent. A bit proud of your own goodness but hey, blow your own trumpet you deserve it. Not relevant to the legal situation being discussed.
Did I worry about it? No... because my Lord came through. As he always does.
This will help the OP how or is this now just about you?
So, please, do not look to ME to refrain from helping another... due to fear of breaking some "law." Because MY attempts to help really ARE from a place of love... and there is no law... AGAINST love.
Actually there is, you break the law even when motivated by love you pay the price. But don't worry god will have your back even if it has to be at the state penitentiary. Loads of Xians in jail.
And I will most probably have checked as to MY legal rights... and boundaries.
So, if you're a person who's SO concerned with law (although YOU don't bother to look it up/know it)... and so with the whole "here a little, there a little," put that on yourselves... not on me.
What?
Peace to you all...
Do you see the hypocrisy with this and your preceding statements?
A slave of Christ,
He must be thrilled with you.
wha happened?

Yawn
Cagefighter

I agree Whahappened, this is getting dumb.
If someone wants to so the information I provided TheClarinetist is incorrect, unwise, or whatever, I do not care. But, I draw the line when I am out right accused of something illegal. Especially, when I have made it clear that providing informationa and answering questions like this is becoming a big part of my professional life.
Imagine, if I started to accuse BOTR of doing illegal things in his law practice in an attempt to make harm him financially. I would consider that a tortable offense and expect to be sued. Accusing someone of breaking the law and disagreeing with them are too very different things.
Still waiting on that PM from BOTR. I will gladly provide you my address.

Any Texas Lawyers in the House (or anyone else)? Need advice

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