Lawyer creatively defends client from legalese

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Photo Credit: r0bm867 via Compfight cc
Photo Credit: r0bm867 via Compfight cc

If I need a lawyer, I’m gonna call up Mr. Kaplitt. Here’s a letter he wrote for a client who received a “cease and desist” letter written in indecipherable legalese. Huffington Post posted a short video about this one. Or read his letter for yourself. Bet Mr. Kaplitt’s phone has been ringing off the hook!

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