I called a Lawyer

[Pb22pop]

After reading the "sticky" threads concerning CC I decided to contact a Lawyer. I searched Google for attorney listings in my area and picked one to call. I explained my situation, "I carry a gun for self defense and I would like to have a Lawyer that I can call if I ever have to use it". He told me that he also had a "permit". He asked me if I planned on using shooting someone? I told him I hoped that I never have to but would like to have someone I can call if I do. He wasn't aware of the new castle doctrine since he explained that I have to retreat if I am outside of my home and that I can't shoot someone if they only have a knife. I didn't want to argue with him so I thanked him for his time and hung up.

He will not get a call from me in the future. If anyone can recommend a Lawyer in the Lancaster area I would appreciate it.

[LorDiego01]

Thankfully, my dealings with lawyers have been minimal to non-existent during my life.

However, I don't think you just call up a random lawyer and say "Hey buddy! My name is XX and I want you to be my lawyer!"

I think you have to meet with them, cut them a check for several thousands dollars and then you have a lawyer in "retainer".

I could be wrong, though, but that's how I understand it.

[thefirstndsecond]

There are certain lawyers specializing in firearm law.

Gunlawyer I am sure could recommend some one or look around for carry insurance.

Basically you tell the officers you would like to cooperate but you would need to speak with your attorney first. At least that is what I was schooled to do.

[theo]

At $250 an hour, I cringe when I have to make a call.


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[Curmudgeon]

Here is a list I keep handy, but I have only ever had experience with one. Some of these attorneys have done work for forum members in specific situations, and of course one of them posts to this forum regularly.

These guys are spread all over the state as I am giving you the entire list. Most of these lawyers are on the list because people here have recommended them, but I believe they are all on "The Shooter's Bar" web directory...

http://www.theshootersbar.org/

I have bolded the only one I can personally vouch for. The list...

Philip G. Kline - Attorney at Law
GunLawyer001—PAFOA
519 Juniper Street, Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: (215) 538-4444 Fax: (215) 538-0140

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Joshua Prince
Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania
610-365-7033
877-860-5135 (Toll Free)

Bechtelsville
646 Lenape Rd.
Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Lebanon Office
918 Russell Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
Lancaster
313 West Liberty Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Bob Magee, of Worth, Magee and Fisher

ALLENTOWN
2610 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104

Telephone: (610) 437-4896
Fax: (610) 433-3955

LEHIGHTON **Our New Location**
1163 Interchange Road
Suite C
Lehighton, PA 18235

Telephone: (610) 577-0214
Fax: (610) 577-0216

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Keith S. Grube Added 3/16/09 Attorney at Law
2 Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd., Ste. 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 854-4006
Email: Keith.Grube@comcast.net
Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense, Expungements, Firearms License (LTCF issues), UFA and NFA.
Bar admissions: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, US District Court for the District of NJ.
RKBA Organizational Memberships: NRA Member and Certified Instructor.


David S. Markowitz (Owner of The Shooters' Bar.) Attorney at Law
Phone: (215) 253-3374 Cell Phone: (610) 389-1724
Email: dave@davemarkowitz.net
Websites: http://blogostuff.blogspot.com, http://www.building-tux.com, and http://www.davemarkowitz.net. My Facebook profile. My LinkedIn profile.
Areas of Practice: Small business counseling. Construction law. Internet and Information Technology Law. Note: I currently practice part-time so I handle transactional matters, not litigation.
Bar admissions: Pennsylvania, US District Court (Eastern Dist PA), & US Court of Appeals (3rd Circuit)
RKBA Organizational Memberships: NRA Life Member, Gun Owners of America Life Member.

J. Michael McCormick, Attorney at Law Updated 3/4/09
314 Center Avenue, PO Box 64, Verona, (Allegheny County) PA 15147
Phone: (412) 828-8490
Internet email address: jmm@mccorlaw.com - Website: http://www.mccorlaw.com
Areas of practice: Criminal Defense; Civil Litigation; Appellate Courts; Estates; Real Estate; Bankruptcy.
Bar admissions: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District Court of Pennsylvania.
RKBA Organizational Memberships: The Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association; GOA; NRA.

C. Scott Shields, Esquire
SHIELDS & HOPPE, LLP
223 N. Monroe Street, Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-892-7777 Fax: 610-892-7525 Cell: 610-864-0699
Email: sshields@aol.com
Website: http://www.shieldsandhoppe.com/ and http://www.shieldsforjudge2007.com
Areas of practice: Criminal/Civil Trial Practice along with heavy emphasis on Constitutional Law litigation (Free Speech; Religious Freedom; Firearms).
RKBA Organizational Membership: National Rifle Association.

From discussion on PAFOA ----
Michael P. Gottlieb, Esquire (on PAFOA??)
Vangrossi & Recchuiti
319 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
610-279-4200 (office)
610-279-4306 (fax )

Fred D. Hummel / Attorney at Law
111 West Union Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-9166 Fax: 814-938-9160
fdhlaw@comcast.net
Criminal, General Practice

Matthew B. Weisberg Esq.
Morton, Pennsylvania
Managing Partner
phone (484) 842-4030
(866) 570-6945 (Toll-Free)
fax (610) 690-0880

[Pb22pop]

Thanks! That's what I was looking for. I appreciate the feedback.

[DROB]

I am assuming that you want to find someone that is in relative proximity to where you live, is this a correct assumption?

I was actually thinking about contacting a lawyer just to speak to one in case something every did happen now that I carry.

[mingomom]

If you want to have one that you are sure you are comfortable with, call and make an appointment for a consultation. It'll cost you around $250 at least (consultation fees vary), but you'll have an hour to ask them questions.

Then you can keep their name handy in case you need them. If you want them at your beck and call, yes, you'll have to pay a hefty ongoing retainer, but that's not necessary. Simply knowing you have name(s) to call is reassuring. When you do call them, you'll already know from your consultation how much it's going to cost you (unless it's been so long that they've changed their rates )

Personally, I only need a list of qualified attorneys because the possibility is so remote that I can simply go down the list until I find one that is available. Yes, I know you might only get one phone call. That's what husbands are for!!

[vicious]

Join: http://armedcitizensnetwork.org/

[bac0nfat]

Join: http://armedcitizensnetwork.org/

I knew it was only a matter of time before someone posted this. Your basically buying self-defense insurance. That's almost as ridiculous as life insurance for babies, IMO.