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Bxgell2
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SOOOO annoying!
There is this guy - he's a lawyer - I went to law school with him. His kid is at Alex's daycare, we worked on law review together, and live in the same neighborhood, etc.
Well, he just moved to a HUGE firm in about a year ago, and ever since, he is CONSTANTLY hitting me up to get business through hubby, who is a small business owner. He is obsessed, and his recent email asked me to ASK hubby to drop his current counsel and take someone from his firm who is "israeli" and knows "israeli companies". Um, dodo, yes, my husband is Israeli but he owns a MUTUAL FUND - he needs a securities attorney, not someone who is israeli and knows israel! Not too mention, hubby certainly cannot afford their big firm fees.
DH is starting to get a little annoyed with the deluge of emails. How do I get this guy to back off????
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Ophelia
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
I think direct is best.
Hey, dude, dh needs a securities attorney and is quite happy with his current counsel.
We are not in the market for, and do not anticipate the need for new representation.
*I would probably also add that he is being boring and annoying...so he should cut it out..but you can add it in at your discretion 
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:33 AM |
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Kara
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
Wow, not sure about PA, but his tactics could be considered to violate the ethical rules in NY.
I'd be direct and say that you appreciate his interest, but that your husband has no desire to change attorneys at this time. I'd also say that you'd appreciate it if he would stop soliciting your business. Tell him the answer is no and you don't want to hear any more about it. Then change the subject and talk about the kids.
Message edited 12/3/2008 11:36:37 AM.
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:36 AM |
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MissingLI
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
Posted by Ophelia
I think direct is best.
Hey, dude, dh needs a securities attorney and is quite happy with his current counsel.
We are not in the market for, and do not anticipate the need for new representation.
*I would probably also add that he is being boring and annoying...so he should cut it out..but you can add it in at your discretion
ITA. Direct is always best. Thanks but no thanks.
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:36 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
Posted by Kara
Wow, not sure about PA, but his tactics could be considered to violate the ethical rules in NY.
I'd be direct and say that you appreciate his interest, but that your husband has no desire to change attorneys at this time. I'd also say that you'd appreciate it if he would stop soliciting your business. Tell him the answer is no and you don't want to hear any more about it. Then change the subject and talk about the kids.
Ok, ok, I exaggerated a bit  His exact words were: "Do you know who DH uses as counsel for XXX? We have a great guy at the firm who is from Israel and does a lot of work with Israeli companies. I'd like the two of them to meet. Do you think he'd be up for a meeting?"
But seriously, he sends me an email at least 1-2 times a month trying to do something like this, or trying to set DH up with one of his firm's clients.... Dh is just not interested.
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:39 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
I would tell DH to send him an email that he's not interested. Sounds like he thinks
1. You're not passing on the message to DH.
2. It's a sexist thing where he thinks you could convince your DH or that you are trying to keep him with his own firm.
As for the Israeli comment, you should tell him DH thinks globally.
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:57 AM |
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KGools
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
Like other posters said I would be honest and tell him your DH is very happy with his current representation. Maybe to get him to back off a bit, ask him to give you this guys contact information and tell him that if your DH ever feels the need to switch attorneys he'll contact this guy on his own.
Pushy people SUUUUCK! 
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| Posted 12/3/08 11:58 AM |
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seaside
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Re: SOOOO annoying!
I wouldn't get your dh to send the e-mail. That puts the two of them on touch. I'd keep his mits off your dh and his access away. The worst part is that it sounds like he's using you and has no real interest in your friendship/family. I'd write.
"Thanks for the offer, but dh is very good friends with his atorney, That relationship--personal and professional is lifelong. But enough about work. How are you? Your wife? Your kids? We should grab coffeee sometime..."
That should let you know where his true interest lies.
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