Interlude 8A. Ronald N. Gottschalk Esq. —The Smoking Gun

Report: Ronald N. Gottschalk Esq. denies my accusations of fraud, less opprobrious than his anti-First Amendment threats. To quench readers' lawyerly thirst for proof, I append two e-mails: the first, confirming our agreement; the second, claiming weather conditions delayed Gottschalk's performance, which he didn't intend to deliver. My low rate expressed anti-State Bar solidarity.

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from Stephen R. Diamond to gov@roadrunner.com, randypotter@gmail.com date Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 1:36 PM subject Agreement mailed-by gmail.com

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Dear Ron,

You retained me today for legal research, analysis, and consultation. We agreed on a fee of $50 per hour, and an initial retainer of $750, which I will apply to the first 15 hours of work.

No fees will be charged for previous telephone consultation time. I will begin work upon receiving the relevant documents by e-mail and a business or trust account check for $750, or notification that you have actually mailed it.

Stephen R. Diamond
Legal Research & Writing Service
Supplier of Legal Theories
srdiamond@gmail.com
760.974.9279

from Randy Potter to "Stephen R. Diamond" , gov@roadrunner.com, randypotter@gmail.com date Sun, Sep 28, 2008 at 12:29 PM subject Re: Mailing Address mailed-by gmail.com

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We had a massive power failure in North Mandiville canyon last night for all residents. That included theinternet, and all power. Will try to email the documents tonight. I will mail the retainer check Monday. Ron

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The addressee Randy Potter is Gottschalk's employee.