Safety of Probate Lawyer

Estate planning and probate law is one of the more secure areas of law vis a vis the attorney’s physical safety.  But, as Gerald Curry found out on Halloween in 2003, the probate practice has its dark side.

As Mr. Curry was outside a California courthouse, a disgruntled beneficiary (I think) of a trust being administered by one of Mr. Curry’s clients shot him repeatedly in the neck, arm, and shoulder.  Despite seeking shelter behind a tree, Mr. Curry was seriously injured.

You may even remember watching Mr. Curry’s attack on television because it was caught on tape by reporters covering the Robert Blake murder trial.

You will be pleased to learn that Mr. Curry has now recovered and has resumed his law practice.

See Then & Now: Gerald Curry, CNN.com, Oct. 27, 2005.

Special thanks to Douglas Cowan for bringing this case to my attention.