Week of November 2, 2026
Why did the lawyer refuse to take the stand?
He was afraid of heights.
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Week of November 2, 2026
Why did the lawyer refuse to take the stand?
He was afraid of heights.
Week of October 26, 2026
Where can you find a good lawyer?
In the cemetery.
Week of October 19, 2026
Who invented copper wire?
Two tax attorneys fighting over a penny.
Week of October 12, 2026
What do you call a priest who becomes a lawyer?
A father-in-law.
Week of October 5, 2026
How do you get a lawyer out of a tree?
Cut the rope.
Week of September 28, 2026
How do you save a drowning lawyer?
Take your foot off his head.
Week of September 21, 2026
What do you call 5,000 lawyers at the bottom of an ocean?
A good start!
Week of September 14, 2026
What’s brown and black and looks good on a lawyer?
A Doberman pinscher.
Week of September 7, 2026
Why won’t sharks attack lawyers?
Professional courtesy.
Week of September 1, 2026
How can you tell when a lawyer is lying?
Their lips are moving.