Unlike the 60s and 70s TV show of Perry Mason, those who steal, exploit, and take advantage never confess or admit that they were wrong. Greed is insatiable, which is why often the greedy people get caught by taking too much. The cost of their greed is born by their victims, who often come to our law firm for help. Whether to pursue them in court often depends on whether there is anything left to recover. The greedy exploiter who takes advantage of his or her “friend” or family member when confronted often refuses to listen, which is why they go through multiple attorneys and ultimately have to be taken to court. Then, they refuse to listen to the judges. Once their actions are exposed, they reveal who they truly are through rationalizations that attempt to justify their behavior. The exploiter ends up just lying to himself or herself, destroying relationships in the process. Initially, whenever we face these circumstances, we offer folks an opportunity to do right. With the selfish folks who never consider how their actions affect others, we are left no choice but to go to court and have them face the consequences of their actions.
