McGregor Scott, Jaycee Lee Dugard's Attorney

[songline]

i dont know why but im drawn to this case more then anythignelse. though i have posted in a couple of other forums here. carl being unjustly villified for 20 years reminds me of how i personally tried to help exonerate someone of the same thing a few years ago. jaycee's lack of a father (and father figure) for most of her early years reminds me of my own personal loss in that regard. and on top of that it's just an incredible story with an ending no one saw coming........its just too compelling for people to stay away or go on to something else, you know?

BBM
And IMHO that is the only reason her Bio dad is showing up.
It is kind of like when a movie star makes it and suddenly an ex shows up for her 15 minutes of fame...showing up to say
"I am" BIG DEAL.....

 

[lawlady84]

Here's the information on Orrick. I have friends who work in the NY office, and Orrick is often involved in deals/litigation my firm works on.

"Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is a San Francisco-based law firm. The firm ranked 27th on The American Lawyer's 2009 Am Law 100 rankings of U.S. law firms, with $835,000,000 in gross revenue in 2008."

Partners took home $1.315 million each in 2008.

http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlaw...bay-area-firms-see-profits-dip-up-to-21-.html

There is no way this guy is doing this for anything other than genuine sympathy. Top law firms basically make you sign your life away - you're not allowed to write about or profit from anything you do in your capacity as a firm lawyer. In fact, my confidentiality agreement included a prohibition not just on books, but screenplays, songs, poetry and electronic media. He could never write a book or accept money for interviews.

I know it's easy to be cynical about lawyers, but this guy does not need publicity or money.

Also, U.S. Attorney is the official name of a Federal Prosecutor. Oftentimes U.S. Attorneys stay in contact with the U.S. Attorney's office and DA office even once they go into private practice. I think its completely normal that maybe the DA asked Scott to represent Jaycee. And I think its very smart that they got one of the best law firms to do it - because they won't be on TV every night for publicity.

Look at the Orrick website. They're representing an oil company in a $1.3 billion dollar takeover of another oil company. This is not JB - he's not going to be trying to attract clients through Jaycee.

 

[kbl8201]

Here's the information on Orrick. I have friends who work in the NY office, and Orrick is often involved in deals/litigation my firm works on.

"Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is a San Francisco-based law firm. The firm ranked 27th on The American Lawyer's 2009 Am Law 100 rankings of U.S. law firms, with $835,000,000 in gross revenue in 2008."

Partners took home $1.315 million each in 2008.

http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlaw...bay-area-firms-see-profits-dip-up-to-21-.html

There is no way this guy is doing this for anything other than genuine sympathy. Top law firms basically make you sign your life away - you're not allowed to write about or profit from anything you do in your capacity as a firm lawyer. In fact, my confidentiality agreement included a prohibition not just on books, but screenplays, songs, poetry and electronic media. He could never write a book or accept money for interviews.

I know it's easy to be cynical about lawyers, but this guy does not need publicity or money.

Also, U.S. Attorney is the official name of a Federal Prosecutor. Oftentimes U.S. Attorneys stay in contact with the U.S. Attorney's office and DA office even once they go into private practice. I think its completely normal that maybe the DA asked Scott to represent Jaycee. And I think its very smart that they got one of the best law firms to do it - because they won't be on TV every night for publicity.

Look at the Orrick website. They're representing an oil company in a $1.3 billion dollar takeover of another oil company. This is not JB - he's not going to be trying to attract clients through Jaycee.

people are cynical about jaycee's lawyer but thing dear old deadbeat dad is on the up and up. ironic huh?

 

[Natal]

I know it's easy to be cynical about lawyers, but this guy does not need publicity or money.

Don't underestimate the power of publicity. There can be all sorts of benefits if you have ambition.

 

[Natal]

Top law firms basically make you sign your life away - you're not allowed to write about or profit from anything you do in your capacity as a firm lawyer. In fact, my confidentiality agreement included a prohibition not just on books, but screenplays, songs, poetry and electronic media. He could never write a book or accept money for interviews.

Which is exactly why you would want your face attached to a case like this.

 

[ChaCha]

Everyone involved in any case has a motive. Even Pro bono atty's. Pro bono atty's take large tax write offs and must still make money in order to exist. It's a good thing they have him. He will help protect her and hopefully carry her torch.

It makes a huge difference to a victim to be represented in court.

 

[lawlady84]

Which is exactly why you would want your face attached to a case like this.

I think you're misunderstanding. He can't just take on a client. It goes through the firm - the firm has a management committee that decides what clients to take. The type of client that would hire him wouldn't be doing it because they heard his name on TV.

 

[lawlady84]

Everyone involved in any case has a motive. Even Pro bono atty's. Pro bono atty's take large tax write offs and must still make money in order to exist. It's a good thing they have him. He will help protect her and hopefully carry her torch.

It makes a huge difference to a victim to be represented in court.

Yeah for sure. And in these law firm "rankings" include number of pro-bono hours worked as a component. So it makes the firm look good.

 

[Natal]

I think you're misunderstanding. He can't just take on a client. It goes through the firm - the firm has a management committee that decides what clients to take. The type of client that would hire him wouldn't be doing it because they heard his name on TV.

As a former US Attorney for 20 years (?) I imagine that he would be dealing primarily with criminal/regulatory cases, so having a public persona doesn't hurt. It also has the effect of raising the public profile of the company he works for, which in turn will increase his status within the company. And that doesnt even include any long term ambitions, which might include things beyond the law company he currently works for.

Not everything of value involves money you know.

 

[Pink Panther]

...And so what...Of all of this? If the relationship is of mutual benefit (regardless of motives) might it not be all right afterall?

MOO

 

[Natal]

Noone is making judgement calls.

 

[LillyRush]

In this video, linked below, he mentions that he dedicated two decades of his life to law enforcement. Sounds like he was a police officer before he became a lawyer, unless I'm misunderstanding that. He mentions that when talking about how the law enforcement system failed her and he wants to make things right.


http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/09/25/bts.dugard.attorney.presser.kcra?iref=videosearch
Jaycee 'making great progress' 3:03
Scott McGregor, attorney for the Dugard family, says Jaycee has been making progress since her 18-year captivity.

 

[i.b.nora]

He served 8 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County.
He served 6 years as the District Attorney for Shasta County.
He served 6 years as a United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California.
All considered 'law enforcement' positions.

 

[kbl8201]

In this video, linked below, he mentions that he dedicated two decades of his life to law enforcement. Sounds like he was a police officer before he became a lawyer, unless I'm misunderstanding that. He mentions that when talking about how the law enforcement system failed her and he wants to make things right.


http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/09/25/bts.dugard.attorney.presser.kcra?iref=videosearch
Jaycee 'making great progress' 3:03
Scott McGregor, attorney for the Dugard family, says Jaycee has been making progress since her 18-year captivity.

he's right. law enforcement failed her. doing this pro bono shows to me he has his heart in the right place

 

[LillyRush]

He served 8 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County.
He served 6 years as the District Attorney for Shasta County.
He served 6 years as a United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California.
All considered 'law enforcement' positions.

My point was to post a link to a video where the lawyer himself was explaining his background and why he feels motivated to help win this case.

 

[i.b.nora]

My point was to post a link to a video where the lawyer himself was explaining his background and why he feels motivated to help win this case.

Yes, I was simply responding to your statement, "Sounds like he was a police officer before he became a lawyer, ..."
He wasn't a police officer, he was an officer of the court. And, I saw the video and he seems very sincere, to me.

 

[LinasK]

people are cynical about jaycee's lawyer but thing dear old deadbeat dad is on the up and up. ironic huh?

Not me:snooty:, I'm cutting the lawyer and Ken Slayton some slack. I don't think they have bad motives. I do however think the main focus of the anger should be at the Garrido's first, then LE who screwed up- primarily Officer Santos and Sherriff Rupf! If it were up to me, they'd both be fired!:banghead::banghead::banghead::furious:

Your Turn: Contra Costa Sheriff Rupf's 'stand up' was political posturing
By Thomas Portue
Guest commentary
Posted: 09/26/2009 12:01:00 AM PDT
In response to recent letters by Dale Myer and Sheriff's posse member Jack Roddy, the residents of Contra Costa should consider Sheriff Warren Rupf's "stand up" regarding Jaycee Dugard as nothing more than political posturing in the face of well-deserved scrutiny.
I suggest that the citizens, board of supervisors and grand jury of Contra Costa County take a microscopic look at Rupf's past and ongoing dereliction of duty.
I believe, from personal experience, that Rupf is incapable of adequately protecting the citizens of this community. For almost 20 years the Garridos perpetuated horrendous crimes under the not-so-watchful eye of Rupf.
Apologizing or deferring blame to the parole board does not absolve him from the profound and blatant negligence the entire world has been witness to.
I urge the residents of this community to take a very close look at Rupf's role in this and any other matters concerning the safety and well being of this community. If nothing else, his recent retirement announcement should be viewed as a blessing to the citizens of this community.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_13421122?nclick_check=1

 

[kbl8201]

Not me:snooty:, I'm cutting the lawyer and Ken Slayton some slack. I don't think they have bad motives. I do however think the main focus of the anger should be at the Garrido's first, then LE who screwed up- primarily Officer Santos and Sherriff Rupf! If it were up to me, they'd both be fired!:banghead::banghead::banghead::furious:

Your Turn: Contra Costa Sheriff Rupf's 'stand up' was political posturing
By Thomas Portue
Guest commentary
Posted: 09/26/2009 12:01:00 AM PDT
In response to recent letters by Dale Myer and Sheriff's posse member Jack Roddy, the residents of Contra Costa should consider Sheriff Warren Rupf's "stand up" regarding Jaycee Dugard as nothing more than political posturing in the face of well-deserved scrutiny.
I suggest that the citizens, board of supervisors and grand jury of Contra Costa County take a microscopic look at Rupf's past and ongoing dereliction of duty.
I believe, from personal experience, that Rupf is incapable of adequately protecting the citizens of this community. For almost 20 years the Garridos perpetuated horrendous crimes under the not-so-watchful eye of Rupf.
Apologizing or deferring blame to the parole board does not absolve him from the profound and blatant negligence the entire world has been witness to.
I urge the residents of this community to take a very close look at Rupf's role in this and any other matters concerning the safety and well being of this community. If nothing else, his recent retirement announcement should be viewed as a blessing to the citizens of this community.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_13421122?nclick_check=1

plenty of blame to go around in terms of the parole officer/board, the local cops and the fbi that bungled jaycee's case from day one. kinda find it pathetic that the agent handling jaycee's case would call terry every year on her birthday.......basically to commiserate i guess, when in reality the fbi morons thought carl had killed jaycee all this time. seriously what a bunch of........

 

[georgiagirl]

As a former US Attorney for 20 years (?) I imagine that he would be dealing primarily with criminal/regulatory cases, so having a public persona doesn't hurt. It also has the effect of raising the public profile of the company he works for, which in turn will increase his status within the company. And that doesnt even include any long term ambitions, which might include things beyond the law company he currently works for.

Not everything of value involves money you know.

SO WHAT??! These people need representation and from what I understand he wasn't "inserting" himself into anything. Why does he have to be vilified? Maybe he has a heart and wants to help this family.

God forbid he might somehow have something good come out of him doing this pro bono.....Especially considering the possibility that since this IS a high profile case that it will probably take up a majority of his time.

:twocents:

 

[JBean]

I read that he was going to possibly broker a book deal for Jaycee. I think that would be great because she and her daughters would be set for life if that is something she wants to do.
I'd like to think this guys motivations are all good. She has to have representation to deal with all this, so why not Orrick?