Won the lottery? GET LEGAL REPRESENTATION.


	Won the lottery? GET LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

deusdiabolus

5-20-2009 8:53 PM

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5-21-2009 7:55 AM

tabsey

When I saw the headline, I hoped you would be talking from experience. We will know what to do now. Won't hold my breath though.

5-21-2009 7:56 AM

tabsey

Just checked the draw for this week. Don't need a lawyer.

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