Matthew Z. Kirkpatrick

“Providing legal defense for indigents is not the responsibility of lawyers alone, just like providing healthcare for indigents is not the responsibility of physicians alone.”

Being a public defender is hearing about what other attorneys ask their paralegals to do and being like “damn…i file that filing with the court on my own”

When I was 11 this was my goal in life! Hope it makes a comeback if ⁦@RobertKennedyJr⁩ is confirmed, since his Uncle started the nationwide grade school fitness award. How many of you remember this?

Another day. Another 2 am wake up call by the body. Proving there is something worse than my body waking me up at 2:30. … well, obviously not waking up at all is the worst.

Me - No worries. Narrator - He was in fact worried. He is a human being and an attorney. He stays worried.

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Louie is putting in the same effort the Twins front office is this offseason

Toucan play this game.

Woke up to find out the Wolves no longer have the worst trade of the year.

🚨Big news in the world of law and free speech: Congratulations to RNLA Chair Lee Goodman on his move to @dhillonlaw. As Dhillon Law founder @pnjaban gets set to join DOJ, the firm gains another free speech champion in Lee! dhillonlaw.com/team-showcase/…

🚨#BREAKING: The Army Corps of Engineers have confirmed they were given approval to begin removing debris from waterways in Western North Carolina. They are using a cutting-edge, Ponzi machine, which is custom-engineered to access waterways under extreme conditions. LET'S GO!!!

My two cents for the future lawyers: get a litigation job. When times are good, people fight. When times are bad, people fight harder.

Valentina in Oval Office visiting most pro-life President in US history. 90% of children diagnosed w/ #DownSyndrome are aborted. Than U ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ 4 being so warm & loving w/ little Valentina & protecting all the baby humans. (Her little fingers on Resolute Desk 🤭)

@RileeDHarrison The dream I felt on Sunday as a paralegal for 7 years is nothing compared to the dread I feel now as a lawyer.

Lawyers on Sundays thinking about their upcoming work week

She grew up on a ranch. It’s not a costume for ⁦@SecNoem⁩. As for the make up & beautiful hair, good for her! She leads in a party that celebrates beauty & femininity as a strength. Totally on brand. I’m detecting some peanut butter & jealous here. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

@RetroMoviesDB When she was cast as Penny Benjamin in Top Gun Maverick … instantly started crushing on her all over again.

Share the crush from your youth... I'll start:

🚨#BREAKING: Diane Merz and her husband have received power to their home for the FIRST TIME since Hurricane Helene in Yancey County. She was told it could be a YEAR before her lights came back on. But then on Sunday, Merz said, "The Cavalry showed up." THE LIGHTS ARE ON!!!!

🚨#BREAKING: Legendary NC Tar Heels basketball coach Roy Williams and @Verizon just ERASED $10 MILLION in debt for victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina this morning! 6,500 #WNC families received a phone call saying their debt was erased ENTIRELY. HOLY CRAP!!!!!

Did you know today is "Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day"? 💰🎉 While that check helps, it won’t fund a dream retirement! 🌴 Plan ahead with an elder law attorney to protect your assets & future. 😉📲 #RetirementPlanning #ElderLaw

The etymology of “yeet” is hilarious. I’m placing a boomer placard around my neck.