[blindlaw] blind attorneys

[James Weisberg]

How's "Supervising Attorney" for a Berkeley clinic, Pro Bono work in
Southern Florida before the immigration court at Krome detention center,
Superior Court in Cali a few months back, also pro bono (all successful
outcomes unfortunately people do not go to blind attorneys with money if
they can go to sighted ones!)  That's not my prejudice just my experience.
I've litigated for over ten years, state, federal, administrative BS
hearings and have been VERY successful . . . but I live on 1300/month in
disability.  Open and office on that and on top of that demand a deserved
retainer!  Not realistic.  How's it sound now?  Like I'm not putting forth
the effort???

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of John Ramsey
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:00 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] blind attorneys

I guess many of us on the list are exceptions and I certainly do not come
from money. Are you saying that you are a top tier Berkeley Grad?  If so,
maybe you aren't putting forth the effort to practice law.


-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of James Weisberg
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:55 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] blind attorneys

Based upon my experience, Berkeley grad, top tier law grad, ZERO job offers
despite NEVER not getting an interview, combined with the extremely low
numbers of blind attorneys I can't think of what there might be to discuss.
My advice to anyone with vision issues considering law as a career is to not
waste their time or money they have a greater chance statistically,
probably, of getting hit by lightening on the way to law class than ever
getting an offer of employment.  Now if you come from money, forget
everything I have said and just open your own firm!  THAT IS THE WAY IT IS!
But there are always EXCEPTIONS.  I personally wouldn't want to invest the
time and money law school requires on the hopes I'll be an exception.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Karla Gilbride
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:48 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] blind attorneys

James,

I don't mean to minimize the barriers, but the prospects for blind attorneys
are certainly not as bad as you suggest. I can think of at least ten off the
top of my head, including myself (I've been totally blind since birth), and
I'm sure I could come up with others given more time. Perhaps we should chat
further off-list about your specific concerns.

Best,
Karla Gilbride

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of James Weisberg
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:16 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] blind attorneys

Curious:

1. Are there any blind, statutorily or otherwise, and EMPLOYED at all????
I'm referring here to those with vision issue prior to employment.  I would
suggest the numbers of such individuals should lead all those with vision
issues to forgo law school entirely.  FACT!

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:10 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] blind attorneys

Are there any attorneys out there who are:
1  blind or statutorily blind;
2  unemployed or underemployed as defined by substantial gainful activity;
and
3  receiving disability as a result.

If so, I would appreciate hearing from you.  Thanks.

Dan
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