Heather Mills to represent herself to save cash
edonline
The Times
December 08, 2006
Heather Mills to represent herself to save cash
David Sanderson
Heather Mills, the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney, has taken the
unusual step of representing herself in the divorce battle with the former
Beatle.
Ms Mills dispensed with barristers for an appearance at the High Court last
week and on Wednesday during applications to keep Sir Paul out of her home
and to gain access to his.
It is believed that Ms Mills, who has retained the services of London law
firm Mishcon de Reya in the main divorce battle over money and custody of
three-year-old daughter Beatrice, is trying to keep her legal costs down.
Barristers can charge upwards of £15,000 a day.
Her final legal bill could already top £1 million, although she is likely to
receive at least £20 million and as much as £100 million. Sir Paul has an
estimated £825 million fortune.
When Ms Mills brought her own action in the High Court last week she was
photographed clutching an A4 note pad containing scribbled notes. The notes
formed the basis of her speech and were headed: "I'm seeking an order for
occupation of the matrimonial home. The decision on her application to have
Sir Paul, 64, kept out of her home in Hove, East Sussex, is expected soon.
The case is being heard by Mrs Justice Baron, one of the most eminent law
judges in the country. Ms Mills is being advised on most aspects of the case
by Anthony Julius, who handled the divorce of Diana, Princess of Wales.
A source close to Ms Mills said last night: "In certain aspects of this
matter Heather has dispensed with barristers and has been representing
herself.
"She has been working very closely with her law firm but felt that she could
manage without recourse to barristers. She is conscious of legal bills."
Sir Paul, 64, and his wife announced in May that they were to end their
four-year marriage.
Ms Mills recently said she would rather have had all her limbs cut off than
face the criticism she got for her relationship with the ex-Beatle.
Agent Smith
news:mrudnTZZW9PVNuTY...@giganews.com:
> Heather Mills to represent herself to save cash
This looks like the moment of self-destruction.
avery
"Agent Smith" <agent...@two-blocks-on-your-left.com> wrote in message
news:Xns98938B28B86C3ag...@207.115.17.102...
Do you think she'll put herself on the stand?
Agent Smith
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Wasn't that in a slapstick movie?
avery
I can't think of one, but it seems like it would have been in many...
Actually, Charlie Manson kind of did that, didn't he?
Agent Smith
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I'm too young to remember the Manson trial. I was thinking of Steve
Martin.
edonline
"avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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What's the old saying... "A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a
client"? I wonder if the same holds true for non-lawyers who represent
themselves.
avery
It sounds Steve Martinish.
I wasn't actually physically present at the Manson trial either, for the
record, but the documentary has been on TV for decades. (Thank god I didn't
bring up the Lindbergh kidnapping -- I'd be maniacally hunting around for
empty boneyard plots!)
avery
"edonline" <edonlineSPAMOUT!@comcast.net> wrote in message
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I always thought that was just generally about people who chose to represent
themselves, not only lawyers. My heart goes out to both the defendant for
having such an uncharismatic, inexperienced lawyer and to the lawyer, whose
reprehensible client might as well have "Punish Me!" stamped on her
forehead. But wait - is this true? Representing herself to "save money"?
That sounds a little short-sighted, doesn't it?
Roofshadow
"avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote:
It sounds like she's trying to make it look like Paul has left her
without a cent.
Next she'll call a press conference to announce that she's moving into a
cardboard box in downtown London because Paul won't pay for her housing
and she can't afford to pay for it herself.
--
Roofshadow
AUK FNG
Kris Baker
She's got Princess Di's attorney advising her. If the papers have been
filed, she can just stand there and appear all alone and abandoned.
It might be a smart move. It also signals that they may be close to an
agreement.
Kris
Agent Smith
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>
> "edonline" <edonlineSPAMOUT!@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:jeWdnSj-A43QK-TY...@giganews.com...
>>
>> "avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:Wnieh.27024$tb6....@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com...
>>>
>>> "Agent Smith" <agent...@two-blocks-on-your-left.com> wrote in
>>> message news:Xns98938B28B86C3ag...@207.115.17.102...
>>>> "edonline" <edonlineSPAMOUT!@comcast.net> wrote in
>>>> news:mrudnTZZW9PVNuTY...@giganews.com:
>>>>
>>>>> Heather Mills to represent herself to save cash
>>>>
>>>> This looks like the moment of self-destruction.
>>>
>>> Do you think she'll put herself on the stand?
>>>
>>
>> What's the old saying... "A lawyer who represents himself has a fool
>> for a client"? I wonder if the same holds true for non-lawyers who
>> represent themselves.
>
> I always thought that was just generally about people who chose to
> represent themselves, not only lawyers.
I think it's the other way 'round. "A client who represents himself has
a fool for a lawyer."
> My heart goes out to both the
> defendant for having such an uncharismatic, inexperienced lawyer and
> to the lawyer, whose reprehensible client might as well have "Punish
> Me!" stamped on her forehead. But wait - is this true? Representing
> herself to "save money"? That sounds a little short-sighted, doesn't
> it?
Hooker are renown for irrational behavior.
Agent Smith
news:MKieh.27029$tb6....@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com:
> "Agent Smith" <agent...@two-blocks-on-your-left.com> wrote in
>> "avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote in
>>> I can't think of one, but it seems like it would have been in
>>> many... Actually, Charlie Manson kind of did that, didn't he?
>>
>> I'm too young to remember the Manson trial. I was thinking of Steve
>> Martin.
>
> Thank god I didn't bring up the Lindbergh kidnapping -- I'd be maniacally
> hunting around for empty boneyard plots!
I don't follow.
FragileWarrior
In The Jerk, maybe?
Agent Smith
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>
> "avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:JQieh.54132$Fw5....@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com...
>>
>> "edonline" <edonlineSPAMOUT!@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:jeWdnSj-A43QK-TY...@giganews.com...
>>>
>>> "avery" <doom...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Wnieh.27024$tb6....@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com...
>>>>
>>>> "Agent Smith" <agent...@two-blocks-on-your-left.com> wrote in
>>>> message news:Xns98938B28B86C3ag...@207.115.17.102...
>>>>> "edonline" <edonlineSPAMOUT!@comcast.net> wrote in
>>>>> news:mrudnTZZW9PVNuTY...@giganews.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Heather Mills to represent herself to save cash
>>>>>
>>>>> This looks like the moment of self-destruction.
>>>>
>>>> Do you think she'll put herself on the stand?
>>>>
>>>
>>> What's the old saying... "A lawyer who represents himself has a fool
>>> for a client"? I wonder if the same holds true for non-lawyers who
>>> represent themselves.
>>
>> I always thought that was just generally about people who chose to
>> represent themselves, not only lawyers. My heart goes out to both the
>> defendant for having such an uncharismatic, inexperienced lawyer and
>> to the lawyer, whose reprehensible client might as well have "Punish
>> Me!" stamped on her forehead. But wait - is this true? Representing
>> herself to "save money"? That sounds a little short-sighted, doesn't
>> it?
>
> She's got Princess Di's attorney advising her.
Then she's not representing herself, is she?
MC
Agent Smith <agent...@two-blocks-on-your-left.com> wrote:
What's that saying about a person who represents himself in court having
a fool for a client?
--
What would Borat do?
2nz
Reminds me of when Mick Jagger showed up for a divorce hearing, looking
scruffy, with a long beard and broken sunglasses that were taped
together.
"MJ: I used to have a long, sort of Russian-type beard. I don't
remember what year it was. I think it was the end of the '70s, or the
beginning of the '80s. It was quite distinguished, but it was really
hard to keep clean."
Agent Smith
news:1165622335.2...@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com:
Rasputin dintinguished? I always knew Jagger was out of touch with
reality.
Angie...@hotmail.com
Give a fool enough rope and she'll hang herself.
Agent Smith
news:1165637389....@79g2000cws.googlegroups.com:
A fool and her money are soon parted.
Roleen J.
FragileWarrior
news:457a40ac....@news.easynews.com:
> Her case doesn't have a leg to stand on! BA HA HA HA HA HA!
Wow. I'm surprised that no one -- absolutely NO ONE -- has thought of that
remark before. Really. You're quite the original. How funny. You should
go on tour. Michael Richards is looking for a partner, I hear.
FragileWarrior
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> On Sat, 9 Dec 2006 13:20:51 +0000 (UTC), in alt.gossip.celebrities,
> FragileWarrior <FragileWarrior@f'loonsmustdie.com> arranged some
> electrons, so they looked like this:
>
> ... role...@msn.com (Roleen J.) wrote in
> ... news:457a40ac....@news.easynews.com:
> ...
> ... > Her case doesn't have a leg to stand on! BA HA HA HA HA HA!
> ...
> ... Wow. I'm surprised that no one -- absolutely NO ONE -- has
> thought of that ... remark before. Really. You're quite the
> original. How funny. You should ... go on tour. Michael Richards
> is looking for a partner, I hear.
>
> Are they the alternative to sleeping pills?
>
Yes. And a helpful aid to anorexics everywhere. No need to ruin your
manicure anymore.