I admire eloquent trial lawyers, but let’s be real, legal work isn’t always about courtrooms and big speeches. One time, I had a client booked to perform at a college event, a gig scheduled to run late into the night. Somewhere in the middle, there was a disagreement over his pay, and he refused to perform without full payment. The students, who had paid in full, would not take this lying down. They wanted their show or my client's neck, and things quickly escalated into chaos. By midnight, my client was hiding in a back room, terrified, while an angry mob outside was threatening to lynch him.

I got a frantic call and immediately drove to the nearest police station. I explained the situation and asked for help. They agreed to escort me to the college but refused to go inside, saying they didn’t want to be the ones getting lynched. So there I was, parked outside the gate, realizing I’d have to go in alone.

I threw on a hoodie, walked in, and tried to blend in with the students. The energy was wild—heckling, yelling, and a lot of mob psychology at play (probably fueled by whatever they’d been drinking). When I finally reached my client, it was clear that the crowd wasn’t leaving without their show. I had to convince him that his best option, for his own safety, was to go on stage.

Long story short, the show happened, the students were happy, and my client got out unharmed. As for the unpaid dues? Let’s just say a strongly worded demand letter handled that later.

Not every day in law involves court battles. Sometimes, you’re putting out fires, managing egos, and finding creative solutions to wild situations. #LegalStories