Well, as I sit here observing the hustle and bustle of traffic outside of my 10th floor window, I realize something sad. For me, being of short stature, I encounter issues other people practicing law do not normally run into.
What do I mean? Well, imagine defending your 6'2 client and the judge calls you to the bench (this happens numerous times in court)...and you cannot reach to hear the judge, see the judge or hand any evidence to the judge. You are screwed, it is embarrassing everytime. And usually opposing counsel make a stupid comment or two. What other practicing "Law-gnomes" have this issue?
The chairs in court are too tall, I have to bring my portable step with me everytime I go, and then end up standing on my chair, so I can see over the table or confer with my client during proceedings. It also sucks if the chair has an opening between the back and the seat, talk about slipping through the cracks!!!
We won't even get into cross-examinations....I speak well, but my size does not intimidate!
Although, sympathy from the jury does work well for me and I play that one as often as possible.
So......where are other gnomes who work in law? Do you know any? Let me know, I think we need to start a group and maybe some reforms can happen, so it is not just a continuation of business as usual!
Feel free to contact me here or at ron@rrjlaw.com or ronwestwater@ymail.com
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