Lousy Lawyering

[@susanhendry-ku8vb]

An African American attorney for 45 yrs! Wow! Good for you, Sir! I would love to know his story!

[@pivotal1883]

At what point does he become just an American attorney?

[@el-Cu9432]

When he stops being African American.

[@el-Cu9432]

He is a Staten Island lawyer. He represented some of my family members in some criminal cases in the early 2000s.

[@b.m5257]

@@pivotal1883 the same time he became an just an "attorney", why does mention of someone ethnic group bother you?

[@madmaxofspokane1691]

That is really sad that she fell "hook , line & sinker" for some other random lawyer's sales pitch over someone she has known for 50 years. She is really impatient! 🐌🐌

[@PompetusDad]

Lolol! As a nys lawyer for many years, i wouldda count 350 singles plus tax, in front of her, stuff them in a brown paper bag and leave it on my desk for her to grab like all other crooked SI politicians do. While i observe her looking around for hidden cameras, of course.

[@AnnaPace-t5v]

Just because you change your mind you still need to pay him for his work and time spent.

[@jillcabler2186]

Wow the plaintiff had her Sunday go to meeting hat,when she was actually coming to Court,lol😂My Auntie got a church hat almost identical to hers❤

[@cMrob73]

I was thinking they both were dressed as if they were going to church and not court. lol

[@sobrietywig2970]

​@@cMrob73 People in that age group take pride in their appearance. The "homeless" look doesn't appeal to them as much as it does to someone like ypu and the OP

[@jennifer_mertens]

There used to be a saying, "If you wouldn't wear it to church, don't wear it to court". They both took it to heart.

[@Red-lu3ku]

I thought the same thing.

[@jillcabler2186]

@@cMrob73 sho was both uhm 😂

[@cosmos34]

She sounds like she's been sped up to 1.5 playback speed!

[@mooker217]

Right. Bothered me so much

[@socialmediamanagement1859]

ahaha, she does

[@stacybstacyb]

I often watch the show on 1.25 and couldn’t during her testimony

[@branbeelotus]

😂😂😂😂

[@kellyannr4171]

I came here looking for this comment just to make sure it’s not me who’s tweaking!🤣😭😂 She sounds like a 1920’s black and white movie!

[@asdfghjklpoi1529]

The fact she would treat someone like this when she has known them for that long is awful

[@FigsofHiggs]

‘ she may have even changed her mind during the case’ 😂Doug throwing shade.

[@G-PAT]

I know I'm impatient just waiting for him to finish his sentence I think I went to sleep😂😂😂😂😂

[@twill1007]

😂

[@MissNJ_MarchPisces]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@The_Real_Mier]

That’s to average out with the speed the plaintiff speaks with!

[@JoJo_B2]

I get frustrated like SPIT IT OUT 🤣🤣

[@rockobill7637]

If ever there was a time the judge should have done her usual screaming and interrupting, it was with this guy....but no, she sat very patiently with a respectful look on her face..."professional courtesy"

[@lee4094]

Refreshing to see people dress appropriately for court.

[@trekgirl65]

they always are, you never this show much, did you?

[@Purpleloveme]

I mean they are elders.

[@lee4094]

@@Purpleloveme agreed but I have seen elders dress as if they were going to a barbecue as well.

[@catblackman5874]

​@trekgirl65 Ummmm no there are not ALWAYS dress appropriately for court. Have you been watching?

[@lee4094]

@@trekgirl65 um im sure I’ve been watching this show longer than you been alive.

[@ShanetteLewis]

she’s irrational and unreasonable…

[@trekgirl65]

so are you......

[@trafficjam.]

Yes, nobody told her to go somewhere else and get more info.

[@amandadonaldson8748]

"I didn't change my mind!" Yes, that is literally what happened.

[@marleonetti7]

she is the type of person u should not do a job for , she will want a full refund and will change her mind when u are half way done with the job already .

[@lavy1513]

Ohhh she is sassy!!

[@MangoHomie]

thats the gospel truth 🤣

[@mnmgag]

Amen ❤

[@lauraanne5175]

I worked with a woman like this once. I quit partially bc of her. If someone talks to you with their eyes closed, RUN. They are all off.

[@Jake-xu1ts]

😂😂😂

[@jetblk1441]

True ‼️

[@asiaanderson5556]

Lol

[@gongzilla527]

😂😂😂

[@socialmediamanagement1859]

I agree! If you're addressing me do it so as if you are talking to me and not with God

[@kierradrayton3599]

I understood everything the plaintiff said lol. She reminds me so much of my great grandmother….that sassy attitude and the church hat 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shebasanon4936]

Mama was COGIC ready honey you can’t tell mama she wasn’t sharp… She had her Sundays best chile…… sharp

[@runwitvision47]

I know that's right

[@tiedavidson2905]

I just fell OUT because you called it exactly as it is!

[@poshpearls23]

That hat was ugly as all get out lol. You put that kind of ribbon in wreaths and craft decor 😂

[@janetfrohlich1113]

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[@claudiaknight804]

😂😂😂❤

[@thomgage7083]

She definitely needs a power of attorney to handle her day-to-day affairs.

[@Emriv]

Stop giving people discounts. Friends family, business is business!

[@marleonetti7]

true friends would refuse a discount .

[@healthyliving9231]

Something is wrong....she's not reasoning correctly.

[@CWYounger10]

“Dwayne has not told the gospel truth.” I love it.

[@marleonetti7]

and how would she know the gospel truth when it seems to me that she was not practicing it by trying to get free labor from this honest lawyer .

[@cynthiacler9284]

2 words this lady should have been told.. Living Trust

[@bret.2274]

yes he gave her bad advice.

[@jillianmizzen8850]

Yeah! When he said not to do a trust unless you have millions, I was baffled! It also protects your assets

[@shc6796]

Correct, bc now the will goes into probate and court and the lawyer gets a cut😮

[@aaa-pp]

Lawyers are liars.

[@marleonetti7]

@@jillianmizzen8850 no , a few years before by dad passed he wrote up a simple will , he had about 500 k in cash in the bank and never did a living trust and it worked out fine , no probate either because a year before he passed he put his children on his bank accounts as joint account holders . this experienced lawyer was mostly correct . this plaintiff only had ONE real asset , a house , and u dont really need to go though the trouble of trusts or probate if its just a house or less than a million bucks . he was right .

[@kkrue82]

She strikes me as a bit of a nervous Nellie…very anxious

[@TrueMiThompson]

The biggest instigator is Dough!! 😂😂😂

[@Mareedubose]

He is too good at his job 😂

[@claudiaknight804]

And God has watched over him and his instigating self not funnylucky he was never punched in his face.

[@crystalshaw8744]

The Plaintiff has too much time on her hands.

[@Malaan7]

She is impatient but I can understand her point. She is all over the place considering it appears she's just trying to get her affairs in order.

[@k8willard]

This woman's voice grates on me

[@Heygirlhey70]

Irritates?!?!😂

[@sakutasu]

With friends like that, who needs enemies?

[@TinamDevine]

She got fiesty at the end

[@Loveisfreee]

It’s a shame none of her children came with to support her but that might be why she wanna change it …

[@mikieanthony777]

The son lives in Mexico. The daughter lives in another state

[@Nevaeh1]

Not everybody feels comfortable being on tv

[@Loveisfreee]

@@Nevaeh1 definitely true and I overlooked both your comment facts

[@mikesteele05]

She’s not a child. She hired a lawyer on her own. She fired a lawyer on her own. She filed the lawsuit on her own. What are her kids going to do besides stand there and be embarrassed?

[@asiaanderson5556]

​@@mikesteele05LOL @ Stand there and be embarrassed 😭

[@kimr282]

The judge loves to see lawyers in her court. You can see the twinkle in her eyes when he starts.

[@claudiaknight804]

She needs to have her children with her😢😢

[@fwb1012]

“He couldn’t find it!” Ma’am go home and have some tea, and relax!

[@gstickler1]

Plaintiff is cray cray

[@tidymichelle3004]

Seems like she got impatient

[@meadow8787]

She was all full of fire.

[@Bebedollie]

Lol

[@bongoikno4994]

Misery and rage you meant

[@christianakalaitzi1645]

A friendship of 50 yrs for $350...COME ON! WWJD!

[@trekgirl65]

Bad when a dude cannot have staff that can file for him, and he cannot find files himself. LOL!

[@aliciaw3347]

So he was supposed to make himself available at a moments notice whenever your son decides to come to town?! Lol WEEKS after he's held these documents for you, while you've paid no retainers fee? Lol Ridiculous! You didn't come to him seeking advice, you came with your mind made up and asked for specific documents to be filed.

[@elvickRULES]

You’d think after the first miss the son would come next time with an appointment with him to get it done. Or not did it in person. Weird.

[@marie-andreec5164]

Ooh, church hat, it's gonna be a good one!

[@bryanhenderson9637]

Talking with her eyes closed and at a 100mph. These types of personalities are hard to work with. I hope they don't go to the same church because by Sunday, the entire church will know her dirty laundry and how 'bad' of a lawyer he is. Also, how good of friends could they really be? If they were a friend of 30+ years, I wouldn't have charged them for such a small task.

[@Mongo76]

Good lord that is one proper woman. She is so proper it hurts.

[@dawndellynnkral6222]

Man she is unreasonable

[@BloodNote]

My God I seriously dosed off listening to this man speak. It took him FOREVER to get his point out. 🤣🤣

[@suzycb9607]

Not true about only needing a trust if you have a large amount of money. Not sure about all states but a Trust avoids probate. If you have real estate, definitely put it in a trust and the deed gets changed to the name of the trust. Now I believe it’s possible to pass on the property tax rate to children if they are named on the on the deed to avoid property tax reassessment. Tax laws keep changing so best to check with a CPA and an estate planner. I’m sure this is state dependent as well.

[@marleonetti7]

this experienced lawyer was correct . the simplest way with less than a million dollars is to simply have a will and add the names of any beneficiaries to your assets before u die and then everything will immediately go to the beneficiaries without probate .

[@suzycb9607]

@@marleonetti7 not in my state. A trust is the only way to avoid probate. Just completed my estate plan and my mom’s with an estate trial lawyer. Guessing it varies by state then.

[@jerryd9801]

She should have placed the property under a trust with her children as her successor trustee’s and beneficiaries of the trust. This would avoid them having any complications with being owners by simply placing them on the deed. Having the children inherit the property via a will is also still a process once she passes that can be avoided with a trust. Any knowledgable attorney/financial expert/ estate planner etc could have advised her of this, him mentioning unless she has 2-3 million dollars there is no need for a trust is false especially since he mentioned she has other properties as well.

[@themadmillionaire]

Trust are more expensive and sometimes not an affordable option.

[@marleonetti7]

no , this experienced lawyer was correct . if there is only one asset involved and its less than a million dollars then trusts and probates are overkill and not necessary . a simple will and the adding of the names of the beneficiaries onto the deed , title , or bank accounts before death is all that is required for the beneficiaries to immediately inherit assets after the parents pass away .

[@denabee5232]

I love it when she said "put it in a wheel" and JM said "what?" 😀 But I don't get how people think they can get their money back from a lawyer just because they changed their mind about something.

[@followerofGod93]

I’m an estate planning attorney, and this attorney is wrong on so many levels, from pricing to not doing a trust and advising her to add her children on her deed. So frustrating!

[@houstoncashbuyer5572]

We are her eyes 👀 closed?😂

[@AnnaPace-t5v]

You can put your kids name on house but you have life's use so they can't kick you out

[@AlessandroCalzaStudio]

I don't know how a smart man like that could be friend with a silly woman like the plaintiff for 50 years

[@barbarareel71mom1son04]

He seems very patient, and although he's a lawyer. I believe he's not pulling a full load, which makes it easy for him to deal with a damn fool.

[@BeccasaurousRex270]

He’s not that smart if he thinks trusts are only for folks who have 2-3 million dollars

[@roselandebazelais8236]

I think she changed her mind because she got to save $50 with the other lawyer.Plus she he didn't charge for notary fees.

[@gustavoacosta215]

I love how older folks talk

[@annabellemascarenas6053]

Ahh! How cute . The grandma looks cute and flashy ..😀 😘

[@alfreddavis9116]

She may be senile.

[@marys4565]

Doing a Transferable upon death for home deeds makes so much more sense to me. You don't necessarily need a lawyer to file these for you. Having people added to the deed, aside from spouse, is something I would never do. So many things can go wrong especially if you're an older home owner.

[@bovinityleak2066]

Her outfit…. From da court to da church.

[@sharonjohnson8512]

The plaintiff is stunned and has borderline dementia

[@dianesmith5817]

Funny. Leave In the middle of the night. Too funny John

[@ninosimone]

The hat matches the her handbag … her “ I’m going to be on tv outfit “ … lol

[@annajacobson3299]

Makes the kids life a thousand times easier when you add them to the deed when you get old. Went thru hell trying to get my mom's house cuz she didn't have a damn will

[@davidwhite3180]

I like the fact the Plaintiff is sharp and highly intelligent. Meanwhile the Defendant was unsure, rusty and at times seemed to be rambling on and assuming.

[@rplayer360]

Do you know which one is the plaintiff and which one is the defendant?

[@roselandebazelais8236]

​@@rplayer360😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂ai was like.....WHAT??????

[@roselandebazelais8236]

The defendant which is the lawyer explained things clearly. The lady which is the plaintiff find another lawyer who was charging $50 less;soshe decided to change her mind.

[@rplayer360]

@@Sleepypenguin44 I disagree there is an assumption that the son makes the lawyer aware that he is coming

[@rplayer360]

@@Sleepypenguin44 maybe he could have done so but the nature of the relationship did not merit it ,a stranger I'm sure he does that. But that's the best policy he should have done what you said

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

Let’s see how many times JM mentions she’s been a lawyer (for MANY MANY years) lol!

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Clearly. She doesn't trust him. WILLS AND TRUST NEED TO BE THROUGHLY THOUGHT OUT.

[@ReddyReader]

Old folks Doin' the MOST😂

[@msredbone7569]

At least they made it to that age. Cross your fingers & pray that YOU see tomorrow ❤

[@Bebedollie]

​@@msredbone7569amen to that

[@lillianwilliams5510]

he isnt stupid. Friends for 50 years. wow and to come to this. Ibet he has done more legal work. She didn't ask for her money back from the other lawyer. I bet the defendant did advise her. She is indecisive. She is so wrong!! She is old and confused. She is just a cantankerous woman.

[@wog3880]

"The gospel truth," I wish some people behind the pulpit was speaking "the gospel truth "

[@aimeekenney1550]

I love her voice she sounds like a character.

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Well her children know her desires

[@talexander2302]

Mother just don't remember 🙄 she signed and now she don't remember her kids need to keep an eye on her 🙄

[@AyeTheG]

I hope they mend their friendship over time. ❤

[@GummyBearWA]

It's called a Living Trust.

[@MichaelJones-yx4zv]

I would have sued her for the rest of my money 🤨

[@wildcaveman5310]

The other lawyer is either poorly informed or just looking for some cash. A will is not a good idea. It takes a year or so to get anything. Use a trust. It’s immediate ownership.

[@marleonetti7]

my dad had a will and me and my sisters immediately inherited the 300 k he had in his bank accounts because he put our names on the accounts jointly with his about a year before he died . so no trust was needed .

[@bluemetaphor]

Exactly people MAKE IT DIFFICULT!!!

[@lillianwilliams5510]

People come to court and end up telling more personal information. He must not have a secretary or adequate filing system. Parents do all your research before you finalize your affairs anything can happen.

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

Wow! So their 35-yr friendship is only worth $350!! (They are both wrong & both stubborn!) She had already asked him to do the legal work! Just cause someone else tells her “you shouldn’t do that) doesn’t mean she had to take his advice! Lawyers are sharks against each other period, but I don’t get why she has to throw their friendship away!!! No disagreement is worth dissolving a long-term friendship!!! None!!!

[@pattymars1615]

You don’t need a attorney to add your kids to your deed

[@forrestholcomb2621]

Judge, you should know that you never want to put your kid's names on your deed because they will not get a stepped up basis upon your death.

[@vaidahk]

Was coming to comment this same thing! It's causing them a HUGE tax burden depending on how cheaply the woman bought her house for.

[@uaintseememaaan8901]

She got on her 1970’s Ceelie Hat

[@s.h.6219]

It's a beautiful hat.

[@latriciaclark8462]

Between her animated speech speed and his slothty speech JESUS...

[@no7114]

what that second attorney said to her is true; do not put your children on the deed. What I found out goes with something dealing with a "tenent" situation....i can't remember. dang, I can't remember. My biggest concern for her is, in case she decided to get married to again and she passes away without a will the house will then go to the husband and not the children. Then when he passes away, he can be slick enough and passes it to his children; and now they lost their mom's legacy for them; even though she doesn't care what happens to it.

[@JudithSanchez-j3k]

I admire her she’s smart for her age even though she’s little confused She makes sense She has her home not many people in her age do I had work w seniors and her Changes her mind is vey common 😮😮

[@lillianwilliams5510]

She didn't trust the mail or used the document to get her son to visit. Everyone doesn't have computers or emails.

[@vixxter3099]

This lady should probably not be in charge of her own affairs. All she's doing is making it harder for her kids when she passes away

[@bethechange8889]

Seems like her friends aren't valuable to her.

[@JudithSanchez-j3k]

I admire her she’s smart for her age even though she’s little confused She makes sense She has her home not many people in her age do I had work w seniors and her Changes her mind is vey common 😮😮 She’s out her rocket 🚀

[@benniebella]

You put her house in a living trust and it doesn't have to go through probate. A will is still going to have to go through probate but not a living trust you transfer the house into the trust and all bank accounts

[@elroycampbell]

Love the beat

[@thomas2732]

God I don’t wanna get old.

[@chassitybarnes9514]

Why

[@msredbone7569]

You don't have to you know. There are 8 billion people on this planet...you would NOT be missed😂😂😂😂

[@Bebedollie]

Old is gold

[@UniverseAvalon]

as judy says "you ate the steak"

[@AntwanTaylor-ju1ho]

Have They Heard Of Getting A Life

[@Patricia-sy9my]

Don't quote me but, I think I've read that adding names to a deed means those added then inherit the property at original value and therefore pay much higher capital gains when they sell. Whereas, if they just inherit, they do so at the current market value and so have much lower taxes. That's the main reason not to add a name to a deed but to a will, instead.

[@robertlaschever3935]

The Plaintiff is hanging on way too tight to foolish pride.

[@irenestrmnss4331]

50 years friendship? Then take him to court?

[@courtpaul9334]

Her 2nd attorney will now charge her $1,400.& NO friend discount...P.S.her kids didn't even attend court nor assess with the payment !

[@Charlene-fi1sr]

The plaintiff initially presents as fairly sharp and on top of her game. But it quickly becomes evident that she has some degree of dementia, poor lady (hopefully her POA is for financial as well as medical matters). The defendant looks pained; it must be difficult for him to see his long-time friend losing it.

[@bonniemchugh1542]

This was painful to listen to.

[@stevenanthonycomedy]

That chick debates dishonestly

[@l.singleton5981]

Ms. Dotson, you really are embarrassing! This man was your friend & legal counsel for a nominal fee, and this is how you treat him?

[@Gunnerb52]

Says the lawyer has no evidence..Has evidence he made up...But claims her evidence...Things she made up (her writing things down) is evidence...I think she is in the wrong...If her kids were problems then sure...Putting their names on the deed is a bad idea...But if they are good kids then what is the worry? The odds of something happening is slim...And they save a lot of money by not going through probate...

[@ralexandra1058]

It amazes me that people would destroy a 50year friendship over $350….

[@mikesteele05]

Why do they both repeat half of what they say immediately after saying it?!?

[@unclebrother6244]

Elderly

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Elderly

[@stevelozano9523]

The old saying goes, never do business with friends and family for this particular reason.🤦‍♂️

[@1bellarules]

This lady's voice sounds like they sped up the audio .... Jeez😐