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Lawyer Credentials Debate

Hacker News users repeatedly question, mock, and dispute whether the original post author or commenters are actual lawyers, often tying it to the validity of their legal opinions or advice shared on the platform.

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Sample Comments

nekopa • Jun 30, 2014 • View on HN

This person claims to be a lawyer though...

rhn_mk1 • Dec 22, 2021 • View on HN

We're talking about a lawyer, not an average person :)

idlewords • Sep 2, 2015 • View on HN

I hear you're not a lawyer.

lmartel • Dec 31, 2013 • View on HN

Perhaps that's why you're not a lawyer :)

mnmkng • Sep 7, 2021 • View on HN

The author here. I actually am a lawyer. I just wanted to make it clear that I'm not "your" lawyer and therefore can't give advice on your specific use-case. Thanks for feedback. Might want to clarify that.

Flankk • Nov 29, 2021 • View on HN

I'm not a lawyer but isn't this what lawyers are for?

humanistbot • Nov 28, 2021 • View on HN

I assume you're not a lawyer.

jlgreco • Jan 6, 2013 • View on HN

Perhaps if you are a lawyer. I am not.

adastra22 • Nov 20, 2023 • View on HN

Not a lawyer so: “laaaaaaaawyer!”

rimliu • Nov 4, 2020 • View on HN

It shows, that you are not a lawyer.