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Someone has yet again confused their J.D. for something normal people actually care about. It did not work out. For anyone keeping score, threatening someone — restaurants, airlines, and definitely the police — “I’m a lawyer” is now something like 0 and 85 gazillion.

The problem for attorneys is that most folks understand that the overwhelming majority of “lawyers” are just paper-pushers and the handful of bareknuckle litigators out there know that their power in the courtroom isn’t translating to happy hour at Chili’s.

An attorney in California recently found herself in an altercation with the staff of a family restaurant. We don’t see the beginning of this showdown, but we do see “I am a lawyer” run headlong into “a couple of cops.”

@kdoozie

Thank you to the boys in Blue who handled this abusive #karen My biggest pet peeve on this planet are those who abuse Serve staff. Another one is people who try to be verbally and physically abusive when they are wrong. She did it all and enough was enough. I wasnt going to allow someone to be bullied or hurt and stand by. The patrons didnt deserve it and neither did the staff. Theyre not your slaves, doormats or less than all because you think youre some special elitist lawyer. Get yourself together. If #california state #lawyers are acting this way the #bar needs to intervene. Its been brought to our attention she uses her “attorney” status for more than just this type of bullying. What an Unacceptable shameful disgrace of behavior from a woman who is supposed to be a professional to uphold the law. Let this be a reminder to stick up for the people who serve us. Most are underpaid, over worked and theyre struggling to make it in this bs economy. They dont deserve abuse on top of that. #nottoday #karen #standyourground #bully #fyp #california #attorney #law

♬ original sound – Kay Breann

And how did this all work out for her?

This is only one side of the event, but the TikToker who posted that video added another elaborating on how things got to that point.

@kdoozie

STORY TIME YOUVE BEEN ASKING

♬ original sound – Kay Breann

To be serious for a moment, lawyering can be a hard drinking profession, but when it starts interfering with your ability to enjoy a Bloomin’ Onion without the cops escorting you out, it might be time to consider if there might be a deeper issue that needs to be addressed. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please call a lawyer assistance program in your state.

Still, “But I’m A Lawyer” doesn’t just crop up because someone’s drunk. They LIVE that life. They wake up every day thinking that law license makes them better than the hoi polloi. And until they have a serious reset, they’ll keep whipping it out no matter how many times they’re told, “Ma’am, this is an Arby’s.”

Earlier: ‘I’m A Lawyer’ Threat Ends In Internet Humiliation Lawyer Tries To Fly On Airplane Without A Mask. It Does Not Go Well For Him.

Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. Feel free to email any tips, questions, or comments. Follow him on Twitter if you’re interested in law, politics, and a healthy dose of college sports news. Joe also serves as a Managing Director at RPN Executive Search.