Self defense legal question

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TexasVet

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I have a Texas CHL. If I ever have to use it in defense of myself or others, you know some ambulance chaser is going to the family of said late scumbag and getting them to sue for loss of rights to live with a dirtbag or something equally stupid. Happened to a friend who was out 10K in legal fees even though he won. Can you counter sue the Lawyer for bringing a frivoulous lawsuit? He will have assets you could aim at, even if it's only his license to practice. Are they protected somehow? Would another lawyer even do it to one of his own?

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true story, a Union Gen. once said "Don't worry about those Rebs. They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist..SPLAT.
 
I dont know, but those bastard lawyers should pay all legal expenses for your lawyer plus your time and reimburse you for the ammo you used, in my not so humble opinion, if they cant pay I think they should be dis bared.We anit gonna run outa their likes anytime soon. When Berreta got sued and won I believe the other side had to pay for their attorney fees. :) This is too early for most on this board, wait a while and you will have more knowledgeable people than myself, good luck.
 
In my non-exsistant legal profession:

I believe a counter-suit is in order at the moment. And yes, you could most certainly count this as a frivoulous lawsuit. Given the terms that your friend was sued on to begin with, it seems reasonable to take such action to me.. As far as I know.. this lawyer is no more protected from a lawsuit than your friend was to being with..

Go For It!

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oberkommando sez:
"We lost the first and third and now they are after the Second!(no pun intended)"
 
The rule is you can ALWAYS sue. You can't always win. I sugest you consult your own lawyer about the odds of successfully reaming Mr. Ambulance Chaser a new sphincter. If he think you have a shot, lock and load a full magazine of writs and subpoenas and fire at will.
 
Texas Vet,

Yes, you can sue. However, you are most unlikely to win. In order to do so, you would have to prove that the original lawsuit (against you) was completely without merit. Since the felon's family will have suffered a loss (notwithstanding the fact that the criminal brought it on himself), I suspect the chance of you prevailing is less than 5 percent. Please understand, I'm as outraged by the way our system operates as you are. Nevertheless, that's the answer to your question (IMHO).
 
Something else to consider. You wouldn't be countersuing the lawyer but the family of the dearly departed SB.
The chances that they would have any assets worth going after is very small. So, even if you were to win, your victory would probably wind up costing you more than you would ever be awarded.
 
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