By Beantown
Welcome to the next match up in Round One of our Billboard/Television law firm poll: Donn M. Ianuzi, Esq. v. Half-Price Lawyers. (Voting will be open until 5 p.m. on Thurs., 6/25).
Let's meet the contenders:
Donn M. Ianuzi, Esq.
He may have passed the Nevada bar in ‘89, but don’t call him a technophobe. Instead of following the herd and erecting towering homages to himself across the thoroughfares of Las Vegas, “The Donn” Ianuzi (the first “n” is silent) could be hailed as the King of Craigslist. (Craigslist postings available here). When it comes to shear posting proliferation, the gauntlet has been tossed – and slapped across – the faces of the other competitors in the Billboard/Television Advertising Firm Match-up. We challenge anyone to find an equal to Donn “King” Ianuzi – whose June 10th, 2009, spamming of Craigslist (with no less than 9 individual postings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:47 p.m) may set the valley record.
No question about it, internet-based marketing on Craigslist is loads cheaper (read: FREE) than a giant billboard or television commercial and loads easier (in reference to a failed run at the Department 22 position, Ianuzi was once quoted by the RJ as saying “I don't believe really in campaigning hard for a job. If it happens it happens”). (story available here). But a warning to budding Craigslist marketers: You get what you pay for. Where else can a disgruntled client steal your advertising thunder by calling you out as one of the “Most Inept” lawyers in the same place you advertise? (post available here). At least with a Billboard, you weed out the former client who’s not so unhappy as to justify a fifty-foot climb and public vandalism.
When it comes to “bang for your buck” in legal advertising, there’s little doubt that Ianuzi is King. No word yet on whether “The Donn” is prowling for divorce clients on AshleyMadison.com (warning link is lightly NSFW unless you want the tech guy thinking you're cheating on your spouse). . . Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Half-Price Lawyers
What can be said about “Half-Price Lawyers” that WWL didn’t already sum up in its May 21, 2009, profile (available here)?
In all fairness, HPL’s No. 2 Bracket ranking is somewhat undeserved, as founder Adam Stokes' newest endeavor is just that – brand spanking new. If we’re judging HPL on its Billboard/Television Advertising as it stands today, this is a probably a re-building year and the best is yet come. When we first laid eyes on the goofball comics of HPL’s website, we were thoroughly disappointed . . . but then we turned up the volume in the office, and were bestowed with the timeless gift of the HPL jingle. The jingle alone may be just enough to raise HPL to the top of this tournament. We won’t ruin it for you, but suffice to say that junior high dances in the school cafeteria just found the next “final dance.”
As for Stokes himself, you can’t discount a man who has been quoted as saying that pizza boxes are “[t]he next cereal box.” (quote available here). Here at WWL, we can’t wait to reach into the bottom of our Cheerios and find a “Get Out Of DUI Free” coupon from HPL; and, seriously, who wouldn’t relish in opening their next pizza to the sounds of HPL’s musical genius?
He may have passed the Nevada bar in ‘89, but don’t call him a technophobe. Instead of following the herd and erecting towering homages to himself across the thoroughfares of Las Vegas, “The Donn” Ianuzi (the first “n” is silent) could be hailed as the King of Craigslist. (Craigslist postings available here). When it comes to shear posting proliferation, the gauntlet has been tossed – and slapped across – the faces of the other competitors in the Billboard/Television Advertising Firm Match-up. We challenge anyone to find an equal to Donn “King” Ianuzi – whose June 10th, 2009, spamming of Craigslist (with no less than 9 individual postings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:47 p.m) may set the valley record.
No question about it, internet-based marketing on Craigslist is loads cheaper (read: FREE) than a giant billboard or television commercial and loads easier (in reference to a failed run at the Department 22 position, Ianuzi was once quoted by the RJ as saying “I don't believe really in campaigning hard for a job. If it happens it happens”). (story available here). But a warning to budding Craigslist marketers: You get what you pay for. Where else can a disgruntled client steal your advertising thunder by calling you out as one of the “Most Inept” lawyers in the same place you advertise? (post available here). At least with a Billboard, you weed out the former client who’s not so unhappy as to justify a fifty-foot climb and public vandalism.
When it comes to “bang for your buck” in legal advertising, there’s little doubt that Ianuzi is King. No word yet on whether “The Donn” is prowling for divorce clients on AshleyMadison.com (warning link is lightly NSFW unless you want the tech guy thinking you're cheating on your spouse). . . Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Half-Price Lawyers
What can be said about “Half-Price Lawyers” that WWL didn’t already sum up in its May 21, 2009, profile (available here)?
In all fairness, HPL’s No. 2 Bracket ranking is somewhat undeserved, as founder Adam Stokes' newest endeavor is just that – brand spanking new. If we’re judging HPL on its Billboard/Television Advertising as it stands today, this is a probably a re-building year and the best is yet come. When we first laid eyes on the goofball comics of HPL’s website, we were thoroughly disappointed . . . but then we turned up the volume in the office, and were bestowed with the timeless gift of the HPL jingle. The jingle alone may be just enough to raise HPL to the top of this tournament. We won’t ruin it for you, but suffice to say that junior high dances in the school cafeteria just found the next “final dance.”
As for Stokes himself, you can’t discount a man who has been quoted as saying that pizza boxes are “[t]he next cereal box.” (quote available here). Here at WWL, we can’t wait to reach into the bottom of our Cheerios and find a “Get Out Of DUI Free” coupon from HPL; and, seriously, who wouldn’t relish in opening their next pizza to the sounds of HPL’s musical genius?
Who's going to take it readers? The dominator of craigslist or the cartoon law firm?
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ReplyDeleteThis comment doesn't have to do with this poll but I wanted to make a suggestion for a new poll on WWL. Which Nevada attorney has the most pretentious sounding name? You could definitely do that bracket style as well.
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And we have our first cinderella story! Donn M. Ianuzi pulled out the win against a soon to be, if not already, Vegas heavyweight.
ReplyDeleteBetter luck next year to Half-Price Attorneys.
Mr. Ianuzi continues on to the next round where he will face the winner of Jerry "Jaws" Weise and Cohen Johnson Day.
Hey LE, what's your connection with Stokes? Are you bucking for a job?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty happy working for my current firm, but if Mr. Stokes wanted to bring me over as a secretary and partially pay me in shares or ownership interest, I'd consider the job.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm going to be a secretary in the legal world, it would be nice to get rich doing it.
Other than that, no connection.
I enjoy the blog here on Donn M. Ianuzi as well as post's from his office daily on CL.
ReplyDeleteIt is important to note the comment on CL about Mr. Ianuzi as mentioned in a list of the most inept attorneys in Las Vegas, is posted by another attorney not a former client.
Love "The Donn" comment...Classic.
Congratulations to the Donn of Vegas for his victory over up and coming powerhouse HPL:
ReplyDeleteThe Donn (114 votes; 66%)
Lord (57 votes; 33%)
Adam Stokes failed the Nevada bar exam twice. Maybe he should be called Half Ass Lawyer.com instead of halfpricelawyers.com
ReplyDeleteI recently met Donn M. Ianuzi and had him take care of a few tickets. He actually did an amazing job and his price was extremely cheap. I had a high priced attorney for the past few years...wont mention his Italian name starting with Joe and ending with Sce...but after being screwed out of my freedom and money...i hope I found a winner, because Donn did a good job with the tickets...now its time to see how he handles my "real" stuff...
ReplyDeleteDonn is a big baby. He gives lawyers their bad name.
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