Before we dive into the meat and bones of this blog, we want to let you know that Avery Appelman is an avid collector of, well, all things collectible! He’s particularly interested in comic books, older trading cards (particularly Star Wars cards), vintage gaming systems and Star Wars action figures, but he’ll take a look at whatever collectible items are just collecting dust in your attic. Reach out to Avery on our social channels or give him a call at (952) 224-2277 if you have something you think he might be interested in buying!
A great lawyer is a lot like a collectible item. Don’t believe us? Here’s how:
Comics – A few rare ones rise above the rest
There are hundreds of millions of comic books out there, but a good chunk of them are pretty average. However, if you get your hands on a rare copy or a pristine first edition, you may have struck gold. The same goes for lawyers. There are plenty of fine lawyers out there, but when it’s your life and freedom on the line, you want that lawyer who stands out from the rest. We believe our team is in a class with Superman No. 1, which recently sold for nearly $10 million at auction.
Trading cards – There’s more than meets the eye
Two people may have the same trading card, but one may be way more valuable than the other. While they may appear similar, one card may have some clear imperfections that are caught when inspected or professionally graded. Even though they are the same card, a 1952 Mickey Mantle in a PSA 1 grade goes for about $35,000, whereas the three copies of the same card graded a perfect 10 are appraised between $10-$50 million.
Lawyers may look the same, but look closer at their site, their Google reviews and what their clients are saying about their experience with the firm, and you’ll be able to see a clear difference between a run-of-the-mill firm and the best of the best. We’ll put our track record up against anyone, because we know our firm would receive a high grade.
Complete Collections
While individual comic books or trading cards matter, many collectors try to build full sets. They won’t stop until all items from a set have been acquired, and that’s similar to how we work as lawyers. We can’t build a strong defense simply by listening to a client’s testimony. We need to look at all the angles and get the complete picture before we decide how to build the best defense possible. That includes reviewing witness testimony, police reports, case laws and related evidence to determine the best way to attack a case. We build a full and complete defense for all our clients.
Long-Term Investment – Finally, a great collectible is oftentimes seen as a long-term investment. It may not hold the most monetary value at the moment, but years from now it could be a priceless item. Similarly, we always ask clients to step back and really examine the long-term fallout of their criminal case. Yes, paying for an attorney will come with some up front costs, but a lawyer could more than pay for their services down the road. We can avoid a guilty conviction, work you down to a lesser charge, help you keep your job or your license and prevent additional expenses like car insurance increases down the road. Paying for top notch legal defense is one of the best long-term investments for yourself and your future.
Rookies are great when it comes to collecting potentially valuable trading cards, but a rookie is the last thing you’ll want by your side in the event your need to make your case to a judge or jury. Instead of going with a rookie, trust the experience that you’ll get with a veteran attorney like Avery Appelman and the team at Appelman Law Firm. Give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
