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In reply to the discussion: Trump's attorney just stared at Trump while he blabbed his entire defense to the cameras [View all]getagrip_already
(15,160 posts)33. he doesn't pay them that well......
They just get a lot of billable hours in. I think I saw where he was capping them at $750/hour, which is laughable for a defense attorney.
Top shelf attorneys get $7500 an hour and have hundreds of lawyers in their firms. These guys have a few at best, and a few legal assistants.
Habba seems to be the exception since she is getting pac money in addition to legal money. She must be getting a pr fee as well. or a future ex wife fee. something like that.
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Trump's attorney just stared at Trump while he blabbed his entire defense to the cameras [View all]
Mr.WeRP
Apr 22
OP
He also commented on Cohen's testimony as not credible, which definitely violates the order.
SunSeeker
Apr 22
#24
"His lawyer's expression reminded me of Dr. Birx when Trump talked about injecting bleach and shining lights up asses."
rsdsharp
Apr 22
#9
Emotional dysregulation, pressured speech, tangential thoughts. All are symptoms
Captain Zero
Apr 23
#49
This is why once we get rid of this stupid f*ck, we need to go after the people propping him up.
Joinfortmill
Apr 22
#20
His attorney's meditation mantra is "ten thousand dollars an hour - ten thousand dollars an hour"
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Apr 22
#23
"reminded me of Dr. Birx when Trump talked about injecting bleach and shining lights up asses."
chouchou
Apr 22
#30
No pity for his lawyers, they should be smart enough to know it would happen and who they are dealing with, and
Escurumbele
Apr 22
#34