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PROVE IT! Send deposition and trial excerpts to [pambuchmeyer@gmail.com](pambuchmeyer@gmail.com).  \nThe Judge’s Daughter:  \nThe Verdict Is In! Great Gift Ideas  \nBY PAMELA BUCHMEYER  \nMttMItthywmeiaugilycsemioiuinuumggrlserlh“dfloionncldthayyouWr’itngou—iftttpiiaul I’tal wsittaeerniaossl.iiieesd  \nAny item on anyone’s “don’t” list was strictly banned. No one could gift it to any other family member. But any item that escaped notice was fair game.  \nThus, I couldn’t give my brother a soap dispenser shaped like a human nose where antibacterial goo dripped from its nostrils ($17.80, [greenbeanbuddy.com](greenbeanbuddy.com)) .  \nAnd my father did not receive an electronic Yodelling Pickle from Archie McPhee’s legendary Rubber Chicken catalog, the perfect gift for any sourpuss ($9.75, batteries included) . Dad would be the late Judge Jerry L. Buchmeyer, who for 28 years wrote a humor column for the Texas Bar Journal.  \nBut no one spotted the Feliz Navidog Christmas tie with canines wearing Santa hats before I placed the gift in their hands ($38 .50, [forcounsel.com](forcounsel.com)) . And one year, I happily wrapped bows on sets of Lawyer’s Breath Hot Sauce, Shyster Sauce for barbecue, and Contempt of Court Pepper Sauce from the Judicial Flavors line of food products, now sadly out of production.  \nIn the spirit of a Buchmeyer Christmas, here are gift suggestions for the naughty or nice legal professional on your gift list. Ho, ho, ho!(Prices shown do not include tax or shipping. )  \nHappy holidays and please consider sending me your gift of a contribution of deposition and trial excerpts for this column, [pambuchmeyer@gmail.com](pambuchmeyer@gmail.com).  \nFor the Bah Humbug Crowd  \n“This Lawyer Loves Christmas” T-Shirt  \nYes, this is a real item! Olive background with printed legend and Christmas images of trees, reindeer, and candy canes. Unisex sizes.$24.50. See AlwaysRightGifts at [etsy.com](etsy.com).  \nLaw-Themed Cupcake Toppers  \nPerfect for any legal holiday—24 toppers. Images on wood stakes include glittery gavels and scales of justice. $30. See [PimpYourParty at etsy.com](PimpYourParty at etsy.com).  \n“I’m Grilling A Witness!”Chefs’ Apron  \nPerfect for serving up justice and other treats. Heavy cotton barbecue apron. One size fits all. $21.10. See [zazzle.com](zazzle.com).  \n“Attractive Nuisance” T-Shirt  \nTrue for all law types. Faded red shirt with sky blue and royal blue lettering. $25 . See DefineMeTs at [etsy.com](etsy.com).  \nTruly Bizarrely One of a Kind!  \nFunny Lawyer Cross-Stitch Patterns  \nThis gift takes the prize for originality. Order the pattern kit and complete the sewing yourself. Try the legendary “If you are close enough to read this … I’ M BILLING YOU.” $3.40. See CountedCrossStitcher at [etsy.com](etsy.com).  \nAttorney Starfish  \nA starfish painted to resemble a lawyer holding a law book and a briefcase. The mind boggles. Male and female options. $26. See StarfishArePeopleToo at [etsy.com](etsy.com).  \nLegal Goddess Coffee Mug  \nPerfect way to start the morning. $22 .90. See GranvilleDesigns at[etsy.com. See](etsy.com. See) also: Coffee mug inscribed “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Same price.  \n“ESQ. use Me” T-Shirt  \nExcuse me for being an attorney! Apologies accepted. White background, black letters. $25 . See FPALosAngeles at [etsy.com](etsy.com).  \nFor Law Dogs  \nLaw Books and Scales of Justice Dog Bandana  \nBecause pets make purr-fect law clerks. $8. See DesignsbyCristal at[etsy.com](etsy.com).  \n“Can’t Afford Legal Fees? Its’ Okay I’ll Work Pro Bone-O”Dog Decorative Pillow  \nNo, it doesn’t make a lot of sense, but the canine graphic will look precious on your sofa. $26.38. 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