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I Need a Business Card
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I could just do something plain, or I could grab stock images off some card website, but I'd rather have something more distinct. Since I am graphically retarded, I am open to any suggestions people might have for a creative business card that isn't so outlandish that they strip me of my law license.
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Take Ace Wright yelling "OBJECTION!" , put the character in silhouette and change the hair.
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"To call me, put a piece of paper over this card and then rub it with a pencil. Only then will the secrets of my phone number be revealed."
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I like the idea of dark with white font. I suppose it'd also be good to get raised lettering. I should find someone who can draw to make a cartoon version of me as a logo.
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Simple, certainly. I'd just like to integrate an image into the card that I could also use on the website, because people seem to respond well to distinctive branding.
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Once you get a design ready, you should be able to get cards printed on a decent stock for dirt cheap. I've had good experiences with gotprint.net. I just checked the pricing, and you can get 1000 glossy-color-front, white-backed cards with shipping for roughly $20.
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Yeah, everybody has different expectations of their attorneys. I'm hoping to avoid being as stodgy as the profession is known for being, but who knows, I may not be able to. Time will tell!
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I recommend imitating the inimitable Penny S. Dean. Make a strong statement (the kind of statement only hot pink can make) - and you want to make sure people know what you value, and because what you value is JUSTICE but also GUNS i give you this masterpiece:
Oh my god dont to any of that . Unless you're planning on switching careers to night club manager a black business card with light print is going to be just weird, we are super stodgy, and in this particular instance i would say just embrace it. Especially if youre giving it to clients I'd go for ultra traditional business card. It can still look classy and nice, but for the love of god dont try to get too creative. -
That's the trick, Ian! That's exactly what I'm gunning for.
Also holy shit, Graz, that's the best/worst card ever. -
So guys, I was thinking about chainsawing someone in half. Thoughts?
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But...but...trial lawyer =(
http://plasticprinters.com/businesscards/Default.aspx
I could be the tackiest fucker on the block! -
That is hilarious. Sadly, in the state of Ohio, you are not allowed to represent both parties in a divorce. It's one of the few conflicts of interest you can't consent away.
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I don't think the assumption is that you actually represent both parties, I think it's just a clever joke to help you remember that guy out of all the other divorce lawyers.
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Some states allow dual representation, some don't. And in some cases, you act as a mediator instead of an attorney, which is encouraged by every state as far as I'm aware. An attorney can do this so long as he avoids crossing the line.
In Ohio (and likely everywhere else, but I haven't checked their rules), you're not allowed to give "win/loss" stats. You can't advertise based on likelihood of success of any claim. You can't advertise saying you're the best or better than X or whatever.
Family law is draining. In my opinion, it is far worse than criminal in terms of the psychological toll. My buddy does a lot of GAL (guardian ad litem) work in addition to divorces and custody cases, and he's about to lose his mind. He's actively looking to give up his practice, and he's only been at it for three or four years. Obviously some people deal with it better than others; some people aren't grossed out by playing with internal organs, so they can be doctors. But it's never trouble-free. -
If I'm to be a douche, I can at least be a professional douche.
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Not everyone in the worlds has a smartphone (yet).
