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Sanity Claws

(21,840 posts)
Sat Dec 15, 2018, 08:18 PM Dec 2018

How many attorneys does T-rump have working for him?

I don't think there are that many. They will be overwhelmed once the House Democrats start their investigations, the NYS Attorney General starts her investigations of his finances and businesses, the NY AG continues the suit against the Foundation, the SDNY continues with their work in which Cohen has effectively identified him as a co-conspirator, and as Mueller continues his work.

He'd need a team of over 20 experienced attorneys working full time to defend against all of that.

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How many attorneys does T-rump have working for him? (Original Post) Sanity Claws Dec 2018 OP
Not enough, and the ones he does have don't seem very bright. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #1
That's what I think too. Sanity Claws Dec 2018 #2
yeah, Guiliani is supposedly the "best of the best" Takket Dec 2018 #5
There have been stories galore that . . . peggysue2 Dec 2018 #3
None, because he doesn't pay his bills. Atman Dec 2018 #4
tRump better donco Dec 2018 #6
Not anywhere near enough avebury Dec 2018 #7
A 'smart' lawyer will demand payment up front. keithbvadu2 Dec 2018 #8
1-800-CALL-GARY nt JPK Dec 2018 #9

Sanity Claws

(21,840 posts)
2. That's what I think too.
Sat Dec 15, 2018, 08:22 PM
Dec 2018

How will he respond to the pressure of continuing lawsuit without enough attorneys to represent him?
How will the attorneys that he does have respond - leave?

Takket

(21,528 posts)
5. yeah, Guiliani is supposedly the "best of the best"
Sat Dec 15, 2018, 08:55 PM
Dec 2018

A guy that has TWICE on national TV admitted his client committed a crime. that's the best lawyer drumpf has working for him LOL he is FUCKED

peggysue2

(10,823 posts)
3. There have been stories galore that . . .
Sat Dec 15, 2018, 08:38 PM
Dec 2018

Trumpski is simply not prepared lawyer-wise for the onslaught ahead and has been unable to attract the Tier 1 legal team that he would need to defend himself on multiple fronts. Just as he's had trouble replacing Kelly for the COS position, a position generally regarded as a heartbeat away from the Oval Office, so too have lawyers largely demurred when asked to join the WH team. I suspect everyone knows he's a terrible client what with the flapping lips and his history of underpaying or refusing to pay for legal work. Anyone working for this Administration is likely to be tainted by the stink. I understand William Barr was asked earlier and waved off the 'opportunity.' The man is willing to replace Sessions At DOJ but defend Trumpski? Not interested.

Karma is a bitch!

keithbvadu2

(36,655 posts)
8. A 'smart' lawyer will demand payment up front.
Sat Dec 15, 2018, 10:05 PM
Dec 2018

A 'smart' lawyer will demand payment up front.

The Trump Files: Trump’s Long History of Getting Sued by His Own Lawyers
“He’s a deadbeat.”

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/10/trump-files-time-trumps-lawyers-sued-trump/

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