White Collar Attorney Accidentally Sends Me Criticizing Email

While heading to play golf on Saturday, I received an unexpected email from a white-collar defense attorney. This e-mail, meant for our client, criticized me.
The attorney questioned my ability to assist our client in avoiding federal prison, citing my federal sentencing in 2007.
The email further critiqued a segment from my podcast interview with Dr. Phil, labeling it as "propaganda." This segment emphasized the defendant's role in their own defense and the importance of the personal narrative in trying to get a shorter federal prison sentence.
In my experience, successful outcomes often require defendants to be proactive in their defense. This includes understanding and participating in the mitigation process and not solely relying on legal counsel. It's about being the lead advocate in one's own story, akin to a golfer who, despite advice from a caddy, must ultimately play the game themselves.
The lawyer criticized the length of our personal narratives. Some attorneys believe shorter narratives are more effective, while my experience suggests that comprehensive, personalized narratives can be influential. This discrepancy reveals differing philosophies about how involved defendants should be in their own mitigation.
The attorney, realizing his mistake, reached out to apologize.
In conclusion, while legal expertise is vital, the defendant's personal insights and active involvement are equally important. I advocate for a balanced approach where the defendant is not just a participant but a key player in their defense strategy.
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Best,
Justin Paperny
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[@varghesesummersettpllc7161]

I watch most of your videos and was dying to see what this attorney had to say, but then I got to 2:52 and was really touched! Thanks, Justin. Keep up the good work!

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

You’re a great lawyer. Thank you for all your support.

[@tod3msn]

Justin...I'm hearing ego from that lawyer in that he may be a hot shot but like an elderly relative who only went to 8th grade who died many years ago who would say, "it's nice to be nice." Meaning that being a good person and listening to others is just as important as knowledge. A good person would listen to all points of view and then make judgments which is called good manners. It is also in someone's best interest to hear everyone out.

[@coreyc3571]

Your attorney isn't your friend. At the end of the day they think you're a low-life.

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

I think my attorney was my friend. And we are still friends today.

[@janesmith9628]

haha this was great. You were both good sports!

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

Thank you!

[@joseananich5023]

Great content thanks

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

You’re welcome.

[@plworld5315]

Justin, that’s someone with their obvious own agenda. Most things you can find a way to criticize if you’re motivated to find an angle.

[@billyjean9484]

The absolute greatest thing you can do to reduce your sentence is 5k / rule 35 cooperation. Rule 35 can be done multiple times.

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

Wrong

[@billyjean9484]

@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial I actually quoted you saying this from a previous interview with an attorney. And I agree with it. You said: "By far, the greatest single thing you can do to reduce your sentence is cooperation." I watched six guys walk out of prison using rule 35.

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

@@billyjean9484I know I said it. Since then I’ve said paying back 100% of the money to identifiable victims is the most impactful. But yes cooperation is a big big deal.

[@RonyRozner-k8y]

Lawyers don't care about about seeking truth while representing their client. Using sophistry theyll try to convince a jury of their clients innocence. Perhaps Shakespeare was on to something.

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

I disagree. I know hundreds of lawyers that do care about the truth.

[@RonyRozner-k8y]

Then how does a lawyer, who knows of his clients guilt, take in huge fees to represent that client. I feel that lawyers are agnostic when it comes to uncovering the truth. BTW, I was wondering how you explained your incarceration to your family. What was their response when you disclosed your "bad behavior". I'm surprised that the Feds didn't sieze your house or other assets. What machinations did you employ to avoid having them evicted?

[@debrasellitti3006]

Hilarious. A 5th level atty., obviously didn’t do his due diligence on you.

[@bc2578]

You wore the same shirt twice in one week? lol, you just lost black potential clients!

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

It’s truly inexcusable.