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I'm not going to set up a formal poll, but I'd like to hear what some people think of Dan Newlin using our brave service men, women and the American flag in commercials to promote his ambulance chasing law practice?

Not familiar with Dan, but my opinion of ambulance-chasers is pretty low. My thought is that advertising their service is not too unlike the Mustang Ranch in Nevada advertising theirs.

It’s a really old commercial, at least 5 years old, parts of the same commercial is used to promote the free CW concerts he sponsors for Vets, every year.

I think any business that panders to Veterans or uses Veterans or First Responders as "branding/marketing ploy", deserves to go out of business tomorrow. Places like "Mission BBQ" come to mind.

Perhaps growing up in an era where being a Veteran was like wearing a scarlet "A", colors my opinion.

He caters to a gullible and oblivious clientele. I don't fault him or any of the others that do it across the country. That's good marketing. The majority of the legal community was never synonymous with decorum and decency anyway.
When I was growing up in the northeast, attorneys weren't allowed to even advertise til '77 thanks to SCOTUS...phone book listing and WOM were the only mediums prior to that.

Do not want to need an attorney ever for his type of claims. If I did he would be last person I would call.

Just for the record:
 

“Personal Injury Lawyers” is Episode 37 of The Economics of Everyday Things, an 18 minute listen, from Freakonomics Radio.

Interesting…………

Boomer

So what airport did you fly back to be spit on yelled at, liquid thrown on you, along with my parents, and child. Then NO one would give me any job, with VN on my application. I had to lie, remove military to feed my family. That was my return from serving my country.

Today when I enter places like Disney, SOG, and Mission, I am actually treated like a human, not the scum of the earth I endured for more than 40 years. We no longer Hide because of these businesses. However some still find us not fit to be called a veteran, and will LYK personally.

You think it as pandering, some think of it as being excepted.

As far as First responders, any business that recognizes their service, by thanking them, it’s always greatly appreciated, and earned. After all like my family they couldn’t and would not hide in their house when times aren’t safe.

Wow. Do you not turn on any TV's?

I think Veterans are fair game for personal injury lawyers. They already use minorities, the disabled, young kids, their OWN kids - they're no different from politicians. They want your money/vote and they'll shove in front of the camera any group that will attract their target demographic.

So confused rn. Service 'injuries', I thought were handled through the VA. If we're talking about Camp Lejuene water contaminant cases or other class action suits...dozens of law firms compete for those clients. What is Newlin offering vets that other area firms dont?

This was going to be a long rant that would cross boundries. But then I remembered that if you can't say something nice, then it is best to say nothing at all. 🤐🤐🤐🤐

difference between a lawyer and a catfish,
one is a bottom feeder and the other is a fish

As a 26 year active duty veteran including Viet Nam I have no issue with Dan Newlin posing with vets. It is the veteran's choice to participate. He also does an event honoring vets. I go to Mission BBQ fairly often and I'm impressed by the respect (and perks) they give to vets. I hope they stay in business for a long time.

I would comment but I am afraid he would sue me....lol

Dont forget what Hamlet wanted to do.

Guess you never used a lawyer in your life?

Service 68-72 never treated badly when returning after 2 deployments, actually military service gave me a preference in hiring on discharge…

Low class in my book

I've used them a few times in my life, some of the worst experiences of any "professional" encounters. I'd prefer a proctologist with 2xl hands and a dentist that used woodworking tools rather than dealing with a leach lawyer.

We need black pudding now.

I think the veterans who are treated badly for 40 years - are the ones who demand respect, but don't command it.

what he said.................

Love lawyer jokes.

I recall being involved with the defense of a con man who just made up the company that was backing the securities he was selling to friends and family. The Yale Law school lawyer convinced the judge that the law at that time did not cover imaginary companies and the securities backing them.

The conned victims were then told by the judge that they should have done their homework before investing with a con man.

This was when I was with Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners at the U of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

The work of the Yale Law trained lawyer was very impressive. The company underwriting the securities broker had hired the lawyer who was connected with one of the top Minneapolis law firms.

Personally I would try to get the most connected lawyer you can find and afford.

Really good law firms usually do not need to advertise.

The Mustang Ranch doesn't need to advertise.

Must've learned that defense from the B. Madoff wing of the law school!

My Dad would go up to Mustang Ranch as part of investigations into instances of arson of various houses of ill repute in Nevada. Probably looking to get tips on who was talking about what. Brothel owners would sometimes burn down their businesses after hours to collect on the insurance.

Right on!!

I would suggest to do a bit more research so you have a better understanding of what he does and the kind of help for the US military. I hope you will never need and “ambulance chaser” as you called it, when someone wreck your life in a split second, when not your fault.

Terrible.

If I ever get into serious trouble, I will settle for the slipperiest, bottom feeding lawyer.

way too much too often..everywhere..no good

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IIRC, four inches max for lettering height on signs for your dental office back then. . .

Thank you for your snarky "suggestion". There is a difference between silently helping the US Military (or anyone else) and exploiting them on TV commercials. And I would "suggest" you keep your "suggestions" to yourself.

The military pandering commercial is just icing on the low class lawyer cake.

But when I read articles and see the ridiculous auto insurance rates here in FL, the first thing I think of is how much this guy and his fellow lawyers are contributing to the mess with their “work”.

As a retired Army colonel, I initially was taken aback that service members would allow themselves to potentially run afoul of the law (UCMJ) by appearing in uniform in an advertisement. That is strictly forbidden. Upon further viewings, I see that the 'ad' gets around that by being a thinly disguised 'salute to our men and women in uniform'. Hopefully, those service members got JAG approval to participate. Honoring or exploiting our service members? I have my opinion but I'll keep that to myself.

He is one of the reasons your car insurance is so expensive.

In my opinion he is a scammer and one of the reasons our insurance premiums are terrible!

Personally, I'm sick of the ALL lawyer commercials....especially Newlin's. Another one is Morgan and Morgan. I've had a slip/fall years ago, up north and didn't dream of suing. No wonder insurance rates keep rising. Even on one of the commercials they admit they go after the insurance companies.

Welcome home.

Totally agree. We think his misuse of our military is an insult. It is low class. Would never use him should the need arise. The frequency of the ads is nauseating particularly around a holiday such as the Fourth of July & Veterans Day.

Law suits and the insurance industry in general are out of control, especially Florida.