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Originally Posted by Elsewhere
George,
Is your lawyer not going to talk to you more thoroughly before the hearing? I am waiting for mine to be scheduled later this year. My lawyer said we would meet and go over everything before it happens. He also mentioned that there are more empathetic judges and less empathetic judges...I hope your lawyer was honest with you about the one you have! I know my lawyer mentioned that eye contact and clearly explaining yourself are helpful things. And yes, mine also mentioned appearance to me as well, ha. I really hope your hearing goes well!
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I haven't heard from the law office since I made the original post. Nobody mentioned having a meeting. I think it may have been helpful to talk to the atty and get a sense of what goes on. I'm not that optimistic about it.
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Originally Posted by Elsewhere
Hallie Beth,
My lawyer said it would be just him, the judge, a clerk taking notes (or typing them up, whatever), and myself. I get extremely nervous (and nauseated) at the idea of talking in front of people....even small groups. I mentioned how anxious I am going to be (like totally freaking out) and he said since one of my issues is debilitating anxiety, that might not be so bad. Awesome!
***So, in conclusion...don't dress nicely. And maintain eye contact and speak clearly while having a panic attack.  Eek.*** |
That was interesting. I wonder what the eye contact is about. I was thinking that people with severe anxiety and/or depression don't make a lot of eye contact.
I'm not sure about it but I think there may be other people present at my hearing. Yes... I just reread the letter from the judge. There will be a "vocational expert" and a "medical expert" who will testify. I'm not sure if they will testify for or against me
I'm feeling less and less optimistic...
HALLIEBETH87, good luck
I can think of a few more tips off the top of my head... do not have a nice tan going on
Probably best not to have expensive shoes/bags and don't accessorize... go easy on makeup