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The New Criminal Defense Lawyer in Town

Congratulations to Nic, the TL kid. The Colorado Bar Exam results (pdf) came out today. He's officially the newest criminal defense lawyer on the block.

Well done, Nic!

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    Is the Mother Happy? Proud? Beaming? (5.00 / 2) (#1)
    by Florida Resident on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:30:09 PM EST


    On cloud 9 (5.00 / 13) (#3)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:32:56 PM EST
    just ecstatic. Particularly since he's got a great job lined up and it means he'll be staying here instead of going back to NYC where he went to college and law school.

    Parent
    Nice celebration around Mother's Day (5.00 / 5) (#4)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:34:29 PM EST
    Congratulations Nic.

    Parent
    Will he (none / 0) (#69)
    by ding7777 on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:10:03 PM EST
    work as a prosecutor first?

    Parent
    Never (none / 0) (#70)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:34:53 PM EST
    He's defense oriented through and through.

    Parent
    Hooray for Nic!!! (5.00 / 4) (#2)
    by Maria Garcia on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:32:09 PM EST
    And congratulations to mom for a job well done!

    Ditto. (none / 0) (#53)
    by jawbone on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:32:50 PM EST
    Applause! (none / 0) (#56)
    by LHinSeattle on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:44:43 PM EST
    Yes, very well done.

    Parent
    Wonderful News (none / 0) (#61)
    by sumac on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:07:51 PM EST
    Congratulations to both of you.

    Parent
    Congratulations on the new lawyer.. (none / 0) (#66)
    by FlaDemFem on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:00:05 PM EST
    and just one comment on the post. When I read it and looked at the picture on the post, before seeing Nic on the link, my first thought was.."Wow, he looks just like Kookie from 77 Sunset Strip." Anyone remember that show and Kookie's comb??

    Anyway, congrats on his passing the bar. I know how hard that is, my sister is a lawyer too.

    Parent

    Nic is a babe. (none / 0) (#74)
    by echinopsia on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 09:11:08 PM EST
    And I'm sure he'll be a great lawyer too.

    Parent
    Oh, he is very good looking, (none / 0) (#79)
    by FlaDemFem on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 11:20:57 PM EST
    a bit young for me..I am older than his mother..LOL But the comment was on the pic of the "lawyer" on the post, not the pic of Nic.

    Parent
    Yes, (none / 0) (#75)
    by Leisa on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 09:22:32 PM EST
    Congratulations!

    Parent
    Congrats to all (5.00 / 2) (#5)
    by ruffian on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:35:02 PM EST
    and I'm glad Colorado gains another good lawyer!

    Congratulations! (5.00 / 2) (#6)
    by scribe on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:36:56 PM EST

    Now, he can get back to (a) finishing that brief, (b) reviewing that discovery, (c) fixing the copier, and (d) all the other stuff that young lawyers do.

    But, seriously, it's a great achievment and one everyone involved can be proud of.

    Wow congrats to Nic and Congrats to Mom (5.00 / 2) (#7)
    by athyrio on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:37:45 PM EST
    Democrats know how to raise kids better :-) as proven by Nic and Chelsea.....(and John Edwards daughter but I cannot remember her name)

    Cate (none / 0) (#12)
    by Iphie on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:44:54 PM EST
    And isn't she also in law school?

    Parent
    Yes I believe that she is.... (none / 0) (#21)
    by athyrio on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:03:36 PM EST
    Woo Hoo! (5.00 / 2) (#8)
    by cmugirl on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:40:38 PM EST


    I'm not a lawyer (5.00 / 3) (#9)
    by vicndabx on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:41:44 PM EST
    but have a young son and can appreciate being a proud parent.  Congratulations to both you and yours.

    Great News - Kudos To Nic (5.00 / 2) (#10)
    by MO Blue on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:43:47 PM EST
    Bet you are just bursting with pride, Jeralyn.

    Congratulations! (5.00 / 2) (#11)
    by Iphie on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:44:21 PM EST
    Congratulations to you both -- Nic for the current accomplishment, Jeralyn for everything it took to help Nic get to that point.

    Congrats TL Kid (5.00 / 2) (#13)
    by Regency on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:48:29 PM EST
    I used to wanna to go to law school, but a semester of Civil Litigation cured me of the inclination.

    Congratulations to you both! (5.00 / 2) (#14)
    by cymro on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:51:25 PM EST
    If he works as hard as his Mom he'll go far.

    Yay, Jeralyn! (5.00 / 2) (#15)
    by joc on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:51:38 PM EST
    Congratulations to you and Nic. And excellent news that he's staying local.

    A Very Good THing (5.00 / 4) (#16)
    by squeaky on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:52:01 PM EST
    Congratulations all around.

    Congratulations! (5.00 / 3) (#17)
    by NWHiker on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:52:33 PM EST
    How exciting!

    What wonderful news! (5.00 / 3) (#18)
    by Anne on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:54:07 PM EST
    Congrats to both of you on this accomplishment - you must be so proud and happy - what a great Mother's Day gift!

    Mazel tov! (5.00 / 3) (#19)
    by NJDem on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:54:31 PM EST
    congrats Jeralyn!!!

    Yay TL Kid!! (5.00 / 2) (#20)
    by eleanora on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 01:54:36 PM EST
    Congratulations to you and your mom, and have fun storming the courts! :)

    Congrats! I remember when my older (5.00 / 3) (#22)
    by Teresa on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:04:33 PM EST
    brother passed and it is an excitng time. I'm proud of you both Jeralyn!

    Congrats (5.00 / 2) (#23)
    by Molly Bloom on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:04:53 PM EST
    Hope he finds the law as personally satisfying as I have these 22 years.

    Not su*king up (5.00 / 1) (#24)
    by cmugirl on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:11:01 PM EST
    But from when I've seen you on TV, I didn't realize you had a son that old.  

    Jeralyn - you must have been like 12 when he was born!

    thanks, (5.00 / 1) (#29)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:16:57 PM EST
    that's appreciated!  Actually, I was 30. Here's what we looked like back then.

    Parent
    Awwwww! (none / 0) (#57)
    by LHinSeattle on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:46:36 PM EST
    very sweet.

    Parent
    Beautiful Picture (none / 0) (#73)
    by Jane in CA on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 06:52:51 PM EST
    Congratulations to both of you.

    Parent
    great news!! (5.00 / 1) (#25)
    by Josey on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:11:15 PM EST


    Congratulations!!! (5.00 / 1) (#26)
    by nell on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:12:16 PM EST


    Nice... (5.00 / 1) (#27)
    by kredwyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:13:51 PM EST
    Congratulations!! (5.00 / 1) (#28)
    by Stellaaa on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:14:24 PM EST
    What a feeling to know your child is on their way.  Thanks for cheering us all up.  

    Mother's day will be extra special.  

    Very, (5.00 / 1) (#30)
    by Molly Pitcher on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:19:08 PM EST
    very nice!

    Congratulations! (5.00 / 1) (#31)
    by MarkL on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:19:47 PM EST


    Wonderful news! (5.00 / 1) (#34)
    by stillife on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:22:41 PM EST
    Congratulations!

    Congrats! (5.00 / 1) (#35)
    by chrisvee on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:26:43 PM EST
    Wonderful news for him and for you -- a nice Mother's day present. :-)

    wine to you, I say in my mother tong:

    Salute, denaro, gioia, e tempo for goderli.
    Health, money, joy, and time to enjoy them all.

    One thing about being a defense attorney (5.00 / 1) (#37)
    by Florida Resident on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:34:22 PM EST
    with all the punitive laws they keep passing one never will lack of work to do.

    Great News (5.00 / 1) (#38)
    by Grandmother on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:35:04 PM EST
    and congratulations to Nic and Jeralyn.  I still remember the day, the hour, the minute, the second I got the "I passed the Bar" news.  The thrill is great and I'm sure Nic will be a great addition to the Colorado Bar.  Happy Mother's Day Jeralyn

    is that Nic in the pic? (5.00 / 1) (#39)
    by Capt Howdy on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:35:18 PM EST


    oops (none / 0) (#40)
    by Capt Howdy on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:36:27 PM EST
    didnt click on the link.
    I meant the one at the top of the post.

    Parent
    Congrats!!! (5.00 / 1) (#41)
    by ineedalife on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:37:38 PM EST


    Congratulations! (5.00 / 1) (#42)
    by madamab on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:44:47 PM EST
    And may many happy lawyering days lie ahead of Nic!

    Sweet (5.00 / 1) (#43)
    by scarshapedstar on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:46:24 PM EST
    Say, I have a buddy who's going to be raft guiding in Colorado this summer, and the way he rolls, he might be in need of Nic's services at some point...

    Congrats to you both! (5.00 / 1) (#44)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:50:12 PM EST
    Is Nic's last name not Merritt? I can't find Merritt on the exam results you link to...

    It's there as a middle name (none / 0) (#46)
    by cymro on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:53:37 PM EST
    Oh come on, (none / 0) (#48)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:04:51 PM EST
    you gonna make me wade through the whole list to find it?

    Parent
    Use the "Find" option, it's not hard (none / 0) (#54)
    by cymro on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:36:05 PM EST
    Yer a peach. (none / 0) (#63)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:19:43 PM EST
    Clap! Clap! Clap! (5.00 / 1) (#45)
    by BDB on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:52:05 PM EST
    Hooray!

    Very Cool.... (5.00 / 3) (#47)
    by kdog on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:01:26 PM EST
    I hope he gives prosecutors headaches for years to come:)

    Congrats from a newbie (5.00 / 1) (#49)
    by BGP on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:05:30 PM EST
    Haven't been here long enough to know you or Nic but I have grown sons so I have some idea how proud you must be. And a defender!

    Congratulations Nic and Jeralyn! (5.00 / 1) (#50)
    by independent voter on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:14:17 PM EST


    That's pretty cool! (5.00 / 1) (#51)
    by MMW on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:16:06 PM EST
    Congratulations to you both.

    Well, how cool is that! (5.00 / 1) (#52)
    by magisterludi on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:21:44 PM EST
    Congratulations and heartfelt good wishes. You done good.

    Congratulations, Nic! (5.00 / 0) (#72)
    by bridget on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:43:26 PM EST
    and Congrats to Jeralyn, too
    I am very happy for both of you.

    Nic looks like Leonardo DiCaprio on that picture.
    Awesome indeed.

    And greetings to all TL bloggers - this is my first post here.


    welcome Bridget (none / 0) (#76)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 10:24:29 PM EST
    thanks, and nice to have you here.

    Parent
    Way kewl .... (none / 0) (#32)
    by Annie M on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:21:20 PM EST
    Looks like you'll be around for the convention Nic!

    Forgot the most important thing! (5.00 / 1) (#33)
    by Annie M on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 02:22:06 PM EST
    Congrats!

    Parent
    You are the best mom!! (none / 0) (#55)
    by jen on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:36:44 PM EST
    I'm sure your son knows how lucky he is to have you for his mom. What a beautiful job you did raising him, and what a beautiful job he did using the skills you gave him plus his own motivation and intelligence to go where he wanted. Congrats to both of you! and hurrah! for all of us that there's another brilliant mind out there working for the common good!


    Congrats! n/t (none / 0) (#58)
    by cawaltz on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:58:03 PM EST


    Congratulations Nic! (none / 0) (#59)
    by Democratic Cat on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 03:59:31 PM EST
    Congrats on your wonderful achievement.

    And congrats to you too Jeralyn, on raising a fine son.

    WooWoo! (none / 0) (#60)
    by desertswine on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:00:31 PM EST


    way to go nic! (none / 0) (#62)
    by nic danger on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:15:23 PM EST
    and great job, mom.you have every reason to be proud...both of you do.

    Right on! (none / 0) (#64)
    by MaryGM on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:27:03 PM EST
    Nice job, Nic!

    Congratulations! (none / 0) (#65)
    by Nadai on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 04:33:31 PM EST
    to both of you!

    Happy, happy, Joy, Joy!!!! (none / 0) (#67)
    by Boo Radly on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:01:55 PM EST
    Congratulations Nic - Your mom is experiencing one of the most wonderful feelings! Being a parent I know it took hard work from both.

    Awsome pic of you guy - thanks for sharing all the joy.

    Wonderful (none / 0) (#68)
    by TeresaInSnow2 on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:07:04 PM EST
    Way to go, Nic!

    Thanks everyone (none / 0) (#71)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 05:38:32 PM EST
    for the great comments. I'm sending him the link so he can read them himself.

    We're going out to celebrate shortly -- a big steak dinner on me -- I'm so glad the wait is over (it's 2 1/2 months from when you take the test until you get the results.)

    Awsome! (none / 0) (#77)
    by 1980Ford on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 10:55:38 PM EST
    You both have to be very proud and deservedly so. May there be many victories on the horizon.

    Congratulations! (none / 0) (#78)
    by standingup on Wed Apr 30, 2008 at 11:17:37 PM EST
    Thanks, it is nice to check in and find good news.  

    I hope this is the beginning of a long and successful career for Nic.

    Thank You!!! (none / 0) (#80)
    by Nic Geman on Thu May 01, 2008 at 01:09:17 AM EST
    for all the warm wishes and congrats!  We really appreciate them all!!  You are the best!