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"Phialdelphia Lawyer"
There is a "slang" term of "phialdelphia lawyer"
I had always considered the term a "pejorative" term.. (aka if someone calls you a Phialdelphia Lawyer - slug em) But this site seems to say otherwise.... http://www.thephiladelphialawyer.net/ Which probably clarifies the British saying that Lawnmummy refers to in this thread: http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/sho...?t=9761&page=2 BUt Im more familiar with the "shyster" definition of the Philadelphia Lawyer... I like the Maddox Brothers and Rose version of this classic Woody Guthre song: http://www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/for...wyer-6153.html This definition seems to clarify the "dichotomy" of the slang The term "Philadelphia Lawyer" indicates a deviously clever attorney who can twist anything to his client's favor. Thus it depends if the Philadelphia Lawyer is YOUR lawyer or not  
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I have always thought of it as a good thing..but then again, I'm ridiculously pro-Philly.
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When I moved here to practice law, I had never heard of the phrase...family told me it was prestigious, meaning a lawyer who is fair and just.
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I agree Kaisen. The term, Philadelphia Lawyer" may be pejorative
or not .. depending on which side you are on. If you are the consumer, however, and pay for the courts through taxes, you will always lose! Joel h Quote:
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08-11-2005, 09:43 AM
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Hey Keiko!
If they call you Philadelphia Law Clerk, I would accuse them of snitchin' ...... PS- Why do you guys keep saying "snitching" when everyone knows the word is "snitchin' ......." Joel PS- I hope you find some humor in this or else Uncle Cranky will bee (sic) all over me like bees at a picnic. Joely
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muhahahaha sorry, I shared that with my friends outside Philly. THat may be what it means IN Philly But outside Philly it is an overly litigeous lawyer and an ambulance chaser.
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