"Conclusion
The choice of whether to use a lawyer or non-lawyer service provider should rest with
the consumer unless it is clear that specialized legal skills or training are required. Lawyer/nonlawyer
competition benefits consumers, particularly when there is no evidence that consumers
have been harmed by non-lawyer service providers. We urge the Court to revise the proposed
rule to preserve competition in service areas for which the knowledge and skill of a lawyer is not
required.
The Justice Department and the FTC thank you for this opportunity to present our views.
We would be pleased to address any questions or comments regarding this letter.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas O. Barnett
Assistant Attorney General"
"Thank you Thomas O. Barnett. Faith prevails amidst the so-called powerful! " 8/20/08 -6)
When they say, "I don't want to cut you at your knees." That is exactly what they want to do. Yes, I was initially blocked from presenting at the Florida Supreme Court open forum for the public on October 23, 2008, but eventually I was able to give my full presentation when "they" reconsidered after I left the meeting. What a pity to be given an opporuntuy to speak , then to have it taken away in an instant because "they" really do not want to hear and have on the record exactly what the public has on its mind. Did you know that The Florida Bar pays no real estate taxes because it is a quasi governmental agency as "arm of the Supreme Court" but, is permitted to have a $47 million kitty as its investment portfolio? According to a 1980 Legislative Commitee Report those funds are to be public funds because the Supreme Court has no authority to appropriate dollars. 8/11/2008-7